Organizer: Cory Roffey

Activity Type: Ice Climbing
Difficulty Rating: Beginner, Intermediate, Difficult

Itinerary: 

This is an beginner/intermediate trip run by volunteer club members for those have their own gear (or access to rentals), are able to top rope belay and are looking to get out for some ice climbing. Here is the plan:

Friday, March 3rd (optional): You are welcome to head down David Thompson area and free camp at Preacher's Point. Cory will be getting down there around 9-10pm (maybe earlier if I can swing it)... we should be able to all camp together. THIS WOULD BE WINTER CAMPING AND YOU NEED ALL YOUR OWN GEAR AND EQUIPTMENT TO CAMP. You are of course free to set up your own accommodations elsewhere or even drive up Saturday AM… but winter camping is fun (if you have the gear) and it is always a good time hanging out as a group!

Saturday, March 4th: Meet at Balfour approach spot along Highway 93A at 7:15am. The plan is to be making the way up the approach at 7:30am so we don't get scooped!! All ropes can be set from the top. There is no need to know how to lead climb or even rappel.

Camp overnight again at Preacher's Point for those interested.

Sunday, March 5th: Meet at Cresent Falls Parking Lot at 7:15am. The plan is to be making the way up the approach at 7:30am so we don't get scooped!! .

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 roffeyc@gmail.com

Once it gets closer, we will create a Whatsapp group to chat and work out details.

Prerequisites / Courses Required:  You will need a helmet, harness, mountaineering boots with appropriate crampons, ice tools (these items can be rented from the ACC Ice Wall https://www.yegice.ca/rentals), and appropriate warm clothing. Need to be able to safely top rope belay and have done some minimal gym climbing. If I haven't met you, please contact me with the gym you have your belay check with.

Required items to bring: : Helmet, harness, mountaineering boots with appropriate crampons, ice tools (these items can be rented from the ACC Ice Wall https://www.yegice.ca/rentals), water, snacks, and any other climbing gear you wish to bring. Please ensure that you bring warm clothing to be in the mountains for full days. As per club guidelines, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations (if you are not free camping with us at Preacher's Point) and transportation. Please note you are responsible for all your own WINTER camping gear and meals for the weekend. 

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

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