Organizer: Jason Wang

Activity Type: Rock Climbing, (possibly: Day Hiking)

Difficulty Rating: Beginner, Intermediate

• Aiming for the 5.8 to 5.11- range.

Itinerary: It's been smoky far too long, and July is almost over! This is a trip focused on single-pitch sport climbing (lead and top rope), though with the possibility of multi-pitching, depending on our group (e.g., if we are smaller and sufficiently experienced).

• Friday: Climbing in Banff

• Saturday: Climbing in Banff

• Sunday: Morning Hike - I likely need to leave around noon

Possible Objectives:

• Sunshine Rock

• Back of the Lake (Lake Louise)

• Tunnel/Sleeping Buffalo Mountain (cragging and multi-pitch options)

• Aftonroe (multi-pitch)

• West end of Rundle (multi-pitch)

Prerequisites / Courses Required:

• Ability to safely top rope belay using a belay device.

Required items to bring:

• Excellent taste in snacks

• Rock climbing harness

• Rock climbing shoes

• Rock climbing helmet

• Belay device (if you have one)

• Lots of stoke

(Equipment is available for rent, if needed. Please contact me if this is of concern).

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.