Thursday, June 6 - 1.5 hour classroom session via zoom
Saturday, June 8 - day long session at Sunshine Slabs. Lead belay practice, simulated multi pitch, actual sport multi pitch, gear & anchor workshop
Saturday , June 15 - Sunday June 23 - you will have the opportunity to get outside for at least one day of multi pitch trad climbing
Required Items to Bring:
Helmet, harness, climbing shoes, nut tool, personal anchor system, belay device, extra locking carabiner, hollow block or 1m of 6mm accessory cord + non locking carabiner for prussic back up on rappels.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Chalk bag optional. Belay gloves highly recommended. Bringing cookies for leaders is always a good idea. Brownies are also acceptable.
Notes:
2024 ROCK
Program
The ROCK (Rockies
Outdoor Climbing Knowledge) program is designed for people who know a little
about climbing and would like to participate in RMS section climbing trips. ROCK
is ideal for people who have done some gym climbing and would like to expand
their climbing to include outdoor routes. The program covers the skills that
you need to be a proficient second on an ACC multi-pitch traditional climbing
trip. Traditional (or “trad”) climbing means that the leader is placing
protection, rather than relying on fixed protection such as pitons or bolts. We
will include:
-
what to expect on an ACC climbing trip
-
tying in correctly
-
rope management and knot tying
-
belaying
-
leader / climber signals
-
how to pack, what to bring,
particularly food & water
-
proper rappelling and lowering
technique
-
how to clean gear and take down an
anchor
What we DON’T
cover:
-
basic rock climbing skills i.e. where
to put your hands & feet
-
leading
The program
consists of an evening orientation session via Zoom, one day of sport climbing
/ belay practice / gear removal / simulated multipitch climbing, and a classic long
trad day in the Bow Valley. The entire focus of the program is on safety,
safety and safety. Oh, ya, we focus on having fun too. But mostly safety.
The dates:
Thursday June 6th - orientation night – 7:00 p.m. via
Zoom
Saturday, June 8th –
sport climbing at Sunshine Slabs – belay practice, gear removal,
rappelling and multi pitch sport climbing - probably going to the Legion in Canmore after
ONE
OF:
Saturday, June 15th or Sunday June 16th,
or Saturday June 22 or Sunday June 23 (just one of these 4 days,
depending on leader availability) - classic multi pitch route in the Bow Valley (leader’s choice) –
trips in the past have included the North East Ridge of Ha Ling, Escargot
Corner, Gooseberry, Mother’s Day Buttress and the Yamnuska classics
Grillmaier Chimney, Unnamed, Easy Street and King’s Chimney
NOTE: options exist
for attending the trad days on weekdays as well, particularly June 10-14.
You must own your own harness, shoes, helmet, nut pick, prussic
(back up for rappelling – 1 m of 6mm cord or a Beal Hollow Blok + non locking
carabiner), personal anchor (or a double length – 120cm - sling with an extra
locking carabiner) and belay device to participate. A chalk bag is optional.
There is no cost
for this program, but participants MUST be members of the Rocky Mountain
Section of the Alpine Club of Canada and MUST commit to attending all of the sessions. We have had
long waiting lists for this program in the past, so if you sign up please
arrange to attend all three sessions. Also, a minimum level of previous
climbing experience is required. Ideally, to get the most out of this program
you should have at least top roped a 5.8 route in a climbing gym. You request
an application for this program by signing up online on the club calendar. The event is listed under June 6.
If anybody is
interested / willing to volunteer with this program by leading a multi pitch
trad day or by helping out on Saturday, June 8 at Sunshine Slabs, please
contact Steve Fedyna at president@tabvar.ca
There is usually a big wait list of this program, so please advise the coordinator well in advance if you are not able to attend.
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.
Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.
A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your
membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings
without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.
The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Registration for this event closed on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12:00 AM.