| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Rock Climbing | |
| Event Location: | | Black Band | |
| Event Starts: |
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Monday, Jun 01, 2026
05:30 PM
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| Event Ends: |
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Monday, Jun 01, 2026
09:30 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Sunday, May 31, 2026
12:15 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
Saxby Young
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: | | 8 |
| 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 in Banff at the parking lot at 5:30pm and depart lot for the black band at 5:45pm.
There is an area closure on the west slope but the approach trail and climbing area is not part of it.
Route grades vary from 5.8 (3 routes), 5.9 (4 routes), 5.10a (9 routes) and up to 5.11a. 30 minute approach.
To those I have yet to meet, you can find me at the parking lot with a black Mammut backpack, rope, and stick clip.
*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, hiking pole.
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| How to Get There: |
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Park at Surprise Corner parking lot:
Please note that this parking lot gets busy, arrive early or it may be best to park elsewhere and walk/bike up.
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| Notes: |
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Event is weather dependent, and Sally Borden 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 me 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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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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