Organizer: Jesse Huard, John Killan

Activity Type: Ice Climbing
Difficulty Rating: Beginner

Itinerary:

Join for a weekend on ice climbing in David Thompson Country. Specific venues will be chosen and communicated closer to the event, but possibilities include Two O'Clock Falls, the Cline River Gallery, or Isaac's Falls. Prior ice climbing experience is preferred, but not required. You must know how to top-rope belay safely and efficiently.

We have booked 8 beds at the Shunda Creek hostel for accommodations. Cost will be $89/person for the weekend.

Here Is The Plan

Friday, February 7th: Carpool or otherwise drive to the Shunda Creek hostel in the evening.

Saturday, February 8th: Depart the hostel at 7am for the climbing venue. We will climb for the day with lots of stoke and safety!

Sunday, February 9th: Depart the hostel at 7am 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

Once you are registered we will add you to the WhatsApp group to chat and work out details.

Prerequisites:

This is an all levels trip run by volunteer club members for those:

• Who have their own gear or are willing to rent 

  • The club does have some gear it can lend so please ask before you rent

  • Rentals can be done at Trailhead Climbing in Red Deer

• Are able to top rope belay

  • If I haven't met you, please contact me with the gym you have your belay check with

• Are looking to get out for some ice climbing 

Required items to bring: 

• Helmet

• Harness

• Mountaineering boots with appropriate crampons

• Ice tools

• Water

• Snacks

• Any other climbing gear you wish to bring.

• Warm clothing to be in the mountains for full days.

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