Organizer: Cory Roffey
Difficulty Rating: Beginner, Intermediate
Itinerary:
If you are just not ready to put your tools away then this one's for you!
This is a day trip with ice climbing at King Creek. This area is in a shaded canyon that stays in late and offers lots of routes at various levels so there is literally something for everyone! Prior ice climbing experience is preferred, but not required. You must know how to top-rope belay safely and efficiently.
This is an all levels trip run by volunteer club members for:
those who have their own gear or are willing to rent
are able to top rope belay
are looking to get out for some ice climbing
Here is the plan
Saturday, April 12: Meet at the trailhead at the end of Highway 40 (just before the closed winter gate into Highwood Pass https://maps.app.goo.gl/ovj5ZbLxhjp1Mg4r7) at 7:30am with your bag packed and ready to walk away from the cars. The plan is to sign waivers and be making the way along the approach at 7:45 am so we don't get scooped!! We will set up top ropes and start climbing.
We will climb for the day with lots of stoke and safety!
If people are interested we can all stop for dinner and beverages somewhere after and recount stories of the day!!
Please note that the approach goes through a few small avalanche paths. The hazard can typically be addressed by moving quickly one at a time across the paths. Weather and avalanche conditions will be monitored closely up to the date to ensure safety.
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 you are registered we will add you to the Whatsapp group to chat and work out details.
Prerequisites / Courses Required: You will need a helmet, harness, mountaineering boots with appropriate crampons, and appropriate clothing for wetter spring climbing. 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, water, snacks, and any other climbing gear you wish to bring. Please ensure that you bring warm and waterproof clothing to be in the mountains for a full spring day.
As per club guidelines, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations and transportation, but we can discuss carpooling in the chat
Please refer to the AMMC Policies regarding Animals, Carpooling, Accommodation, and Cancellation.
