Organizer: Cory Roffey and John Killan
Activity Type: Ice Climbing,Overnight Backpacking
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate. Since we will be climbing at night this adds an increased level of difficulty.
Itinerary
Saturday, January 31: We will leave Edmonton early on Saturday AM (8am) and drive to the Crescent Falls parking lot (arrival about 12:30pm). We will carry in our camping gear (about a 20min walk with approx 50m elevation gain) and set up camp in the treed area at the top of Issac’s Wet Dream Ice Climb. We will then hike back out and pick up our climbing gear and anything else we left at the cars. We will walk back into the ice climb and set up ropes for some late day/night climbing. We will climb until bed time! …and then sleep at camp in the trees at the top of the ice climb.
Note: Participants are welcome to arrange other accommodations for Saturday night. People are free to camp elsewhere or book a hostel or hotel room nearby on Saturday night. Those who choose to stay and camp are responsible for bringing all their own camping supplies and will need to be able to carry it in and out on their own.
Note: We will set up a larger tent with a stove for use during the climbing where people can warm up if needed… but you have to have your own tent for sleeping!
Sunday, February 1: This day is a TBD. We can choose to stay and run some more laps at Issac’s for the AM or we could pack up and try a different climb in the DTC. We will discuss it on Saturday before bed.
We will pull rope about 2-230 and head home… perhaps with a stop for pie at the Miner’s Cafe!
Prerequisites / Courses Required: HEADLAMP! …cause it’s night climbing
Must be able to safely TR belay
Have access to ice climbing gear
Bring all your own winter camping gear (good enough to stay warm in the forecasted temperatures)
Note: Accommodations will be left up to individual trip participants, but the trip leaders will be backcountry camping at the treed area at the top of the climb.
Required items to bring:
Mountaineering boots, crampons, ice tools, helmet, harness and all personal climbing gear
Warm Clothes (Bring layers)
Recommended top layers: Hard shell, insulated jacket, soft shell and base layer.
Recommended bottom layers: Hard shell, soft shell, base layer
Extra socks, a few pairs of gloves
Headlamp (we may be walking in and out in the dark for a short portion)
Food and water
Hiking poles, hand warmers
Winter camping equipment
A small bundle of fire wood to contribute to the campfire
As per club guidelines, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations and transportation.
Please refer to the AMMC Policies regarding Animals, Carpooling, and Accommodation.
Organizer: Karl Parkinson
Activity Type: Drytooling, Ice Climbing
Difficulty Rating: Beginner, Intermediate
Itinerary: Meet at Climb YEG around 6:00 PM for some after work ice climbing and/or dry tooling. Each week will have a different movement or technique theme sent out ahead of time we can focus on to try and improve our climbing. Or we can just run laps and have fun.
Prerequisites / Courses Required: XXX
Required items to bring: Harness, ice tools, boots, crampons, helmet, warm clothing. Rentals are also available.
Please refer to the AMMC Policies regarding Animals, Carpooling, Accommodation, and Cancellation.
Event Organizer: Jesse Huard and John Killan
Topic:Come join for a casual hang in an informal setting where we will discuss and demonstrate the underlying fundamentals of climbing anchors, all while enjoying some tasty beverages and snacks.
How strong does an anchor need to be? How much force can a climber realistically place on an anchor? What even is gravity? What sort of things do we need to consider when building anchors? How do I look at an anchor to figure out if I can trust it, especially if it’s not one I’m already familiar with?
We’ll try to cover all this and more in this session! Come with an open mind, a desire to learn and share, and of course plenty of stoke!
Notes:
We will be at a table upstairs.
If registered and not planning to attend, please cancel ahead of time so that others are able to join.
Organizer: Karl Parkinson and Cory Roffey
Activity Type: Ice Climbing
Itinerary: Potential objectives include Cline River Gallery, Isaac's, Balfour Wall, and a local hidden gem. Daily objectives will be chosen based on group size and skill level.
Friday: Drive to Shunda Creek
Saturday: Depending on objective, leave hostel around 7:15 or 7:30 AM most likely. Climb all day.
Sunday: Depending on objective, leave hostel around 7:15 or 7:30 AM most likely. Climb until early afternoon, then drive home.
Prerequisites / Courses Required: Ability to top rope belay. Basic ice movement skills would be beneficial. There is a preference for at least one other person being comfortable leading on ice if we want to climb at the hidden gem.
Required items to bring: Ice tools, helmet, harness, belay device, crampons, boots, appropriate clothing. A detailed gear list can be given out to registrants.
Organizer: John Killan
The mountain club will be holding an Avalanche Beacon Practice Night to help members refresh essential winter safety skills. The session will cover correct beacon use, companion rescue techniques, and effective teamwork through realistic search scenarios.
All experience levels are welcome.
Bring: Avalanche beacon (fresh batteries), probe, shovel, and winter clothing. head lamp A beacon check will be done at the start.
Strongly recommended for anyone traveling in winter mountain terrain.
Organizer: Jesse Huard and John Killan
Activity Type: Ice ClimbingDifficulty 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
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
