| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Ice Climbing | |
| Event Location: | | Balfour Wall or similar | |
| Event Starts: |
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Saturday, Feb 28, 2026
08:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:00 AM @ Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre)
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| Event Ends: |
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Saturday, Feb 28, 2026
03:30 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
08:00 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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Shannon Flynn
Nicole Neutzling
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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: | | 8 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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1 (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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6:00 AM - meet at carpool in Canmore, have a quick discussion, pack gear 6:10 AM - drive 1h:45m to Balfour Wall on the 93N 8:00 AM - arrive at trailhead, hike up 9:00 AM - climb 2:30 PM - pack up, hike out 3:30 PM - arrive at trailhead 5:30 PM - arrive in Canmore
This is an approximate itinerary. Destination may change based on conditions. If forecasted temperatures are very cold, we may choose another destination or cancel the trip.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
- helmet
- harness
- ice climbing boots
- crampons
- ice tools
- belay device
- headlamp
- personal first aid kit
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
- hiking pole(s)
- waterproof shell jacket
- warm belay jacket
- thin gloves for climbing
- warm gloves for belaying
- extra gloves
- dry base layer shirt to change into
- dry socks
- hand/toe warmers
- lunch, snacks
- water, hot beverage
- toilet paper, hand sani
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- rope + anchor kit
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| How to Get There: |
| Carpool Departure Time: |
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06:00 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre
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| Carpool Directions: |
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| Notes: |
HAZARDS Ice climbing is hazardous: falling rocks/ice/gear, contact with sharp/hard surfaces, slips/trips/falls, climber/belayer errors, open water, other people. Helmets must be worn at all times. A NOTE ON TRIP LEADING This is a recreational trip and all trip coordinators are volunteers, not guides. Every trip member is responsible for their own personal safety and has the right and responsibility to provide input into group decisions. |
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If you are unable to attend, please remove yourself from the guest list to allow someone else to take your spot. If you have to cancel last minute please let us know so we're not waiting for you at the carpool.
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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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.
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