Organizer: Jesse Huard and John Killan

Activity Type: Ice Climbing
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate

Itinerary:

Join for a weekend on ice climbing along the Parkway and in David Thompson Country. Specific venues will be chosen and communicated closer to the event, but possibilities include Balfour Wall, Tangle Falls, Two O'Clock Falls, and the Cline River Gallery. Prior ice climbing experience is preferred. You must know how to top-rope belay safely and efficiently.

We have booked 8 beds at the Rampart Creek hostel for accommodations. Cost will be $85/person for the weekend.

Here Is The Plan

Friday, February 20th: Carpool or otherwise drive to the Rampart Creek hostel.

Saturday, February 21st: Depart the hostel in the morning for the climbing venue. We will climb for the day with lots of stoke and safety!

Sunday, February 22nd: Depart the hostel in the morning for the climbing venue. Set up ropes, climb until early afternoon, and then head home.

This is the general plan as of now, but may change based on conditions.If you have any questions, reach out on WhatsApp or email jhuard@ualberta.ca or john.killan@hotmail.com

Prerequisites / Courses Required:

This is a trip run by volunteer club members for those:

• Who have their own gear or are willing to rent 

  • Climb YEG in town offers boot, crampon, and tool rentals.

• Are able to top rope belay

  • If I haven't met you, please contact me with a quick summary of your experience.

• Are looking to get out for some ice climbing 
  

Required items to bring:

• Helmet

• Harness

• Mountaineering boots with appropriate crampons

• Ice tools

• Belay device

• Water

• Snacks

• Any other climbing gear you wish to bring

• Warm clothing to be in the mountains for full days

• Stoke

As per club guidelines, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations and transportation.

Please refer to the AMMC Policies regarding Animals, Carpooling, Accommodation, and Cancellation.