| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Rock Climbing | |
| Event Location: | | Quaite Valley | |
| Event Starts: |
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Monday, Aug 25, 2025
04:45 PM
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| Event Ends: |
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Monday, Aug 25, 2025
08:00 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Monday, Aug 25, 2025
03:00 PM
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D3 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Matthew Gow
Tana Stratton
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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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Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 12 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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4 (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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Meet at Quaite Valley ditch parking at 4:45 and depart lot at 5:00 PM for Alphabet Crag. Route grades vary from 5.7 (1 route) 5.8 (5 routes), 5.9 (2 routes), 5.10a (2 routes). 20 minute approach. Crag coordinates: N 51° 03.186 W 115° 07.336
To those I have yet to meet, you can find me wearing an orange ball cap (or my green helmet) with a bright red backpack.
*Beginners welcome but you must have passed the EP belay test (top rope only ok).
New to climbing but don’t know how to get started? Take the “Learn the Ropes” program at EP, pass your belay test and come join us!
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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*Participants must have their own shoes, harness and belay device.
*Those who have them please bring PAS, draws, anchor.
*I only have one personal rope. Highly recommended if you want to climb that you bring a rope if you have one. :-)
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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Layers, snacks, water, bear spray, rain jacket.
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| How to Get There: |
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Quaite Valley is on HWY1 between Canmore and HWY40, just east of the Lac Des Arcs interchange. Park on the righthand ditch of HWY1 while travelling eastbound (south side). Parking coordinates: N 51° 03.757 W 115° 07.973 See attached image for parking and trail details.
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| Notes: |
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Event is weather dependent, and Elevation Place indoor climbing is the backup. If the weather does not appear favorable, I will send an email by 4:00 PM to indicate a change to the backup location.
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Anyone who does not unregister themselves or notify Matt of their change in plans by 17:00 will be marked as “no show.”
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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