| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Scramble | |
| Event Location: | | Icefields Parkway, across from Peyto Lake | |
| Event Starts: |
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Saturday, Jun 17, 2023
07:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:00 AM @ Juniper exit in Banff)
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| Event Ends: |
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Saturday, Jun 17, 2023
05:00 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Monday, Jun 12, 2023
10:00 AM
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Annette Young
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Attendees are Pre-Screened
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 5 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 3 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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Carpool meet-up at Juniper turnoff/Norquay exit in Banff at 7am. Drive up to the parking area, which is across from Peyto Lake along the Icefields Parkway. Walk along an old road, then hike up a gully, scramble ledges and scree to reach the false summit, continue on to the true summit. Enjoy some moments of great Observation of several significant peaks while taking in the fantastic views on Observation Peak.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Hiking boots/ mountaineering boots Helmet Extra layers and clothing Sunscreen Food, snacks and water to sustain you for a full day of activity Backpack to carry all your gear in
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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Hiking poles Bug spray Bear spray
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| How to Get There: |
| Carpool Departure Time: |
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07:00 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Juniper exit in Banff
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| Carpool Directions: |
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Once the participants are firmed up, let's discuss carpooling logistics.
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| Notes: |
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Alan Kane describes the Observation Peak scramble in his book Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies. While the scramble is described as an easy/moderate one, there are hazards on this trip (rockfall, trips, slips, falls being the main ones) Participants must be comfortable with 1100 meters of elevation in a day, be sure footed on steep scree up and down, be comfortable with mild/moderate exposure and have good level of fitness. This event has a pre-screening process. If we have not scrambled together before, please add your name to the wait list and expect to receive a questionnaire to fill out.
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Cancellation Policy
If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.
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