Ice Climbing - Fri, Jan 11 2008, Sat, Jan 12 2008, Sun, Jan 13 2008

Ice Climbing (1/11/2008)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the EOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Centre for Outdoor Education (Nordegg)

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jan 11 2008, Sat, Jan 12 2008, Sun, Jan 13 2008 9:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 Nights, 2 Days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Karen
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$300.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

You MUST sign up and pay the Centre for Outdoor Education directly for this event. Space is limited. Once you have paid, forward me your confirmation and I will add you to the list.

COE's Itinerary:
Friday, January 11- Arrive at the Sheiling Mountain Lodge in the evening where you will meet your instructors and fellow climbers, have a soak in the hot tub, relax, and head to bed early to get ready for the weekend.
Saturday, January 12 - Head out west and get ice climbing! Depending on experience and comfort levels the instructors will choose the appropriate location for climbing. Learn about safety, knots, belays, equipment, climbing techniques, and have tons of fun! After everyone has had their fill we’ll head back to the lodge for a delicious supper and more soaking in the hot tub.
Sunday, January 13– We’ll be back at it bright and early!! Everyone will feel more comfortable with ice climbing by now so we’ll head to a location that is a little more difficult to really get the blood and adrenaline pumping. There are many different levels of climbs to challenge all skill levels so don’t worry. After pushing ourselves to the max again all day we’ll head to the lodge for soup and snacks before packing-up and saying good-byes.

Please indicate in the notes section if you have done ice climbing before.

Required Items to Bring:
sleeping bag and pillow (for the lodge)
Daypack (large enough for spare clothing, your lunch & climbing gear e.g. rope & crampons)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
warm clothes (you will be outside for an entire day and it is cold at the bottom when belaying), for example:
Long underwear (top & bottom), polypro, wool or fleece
Warm pants (pref. insulated or fleece)
Warm shirt (not cotton)
Sweater (medium or lightweight)
Fleece Jacket (heavyweight)
Insulated jacket or vest
Waterproof jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or nylon)
Waterproof pants (Gore-Tex or nylon)
Socks (wool outer & polypro liner)
Wool or fleece hat that will cover ears & fit under helmet
Waterproof climbing gloves &/or mitts plus spares
Neck tube

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
bathing suit and towel (for hot tub)
Knee-length Gaiters

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Sheiling Mountain Lodge and Centre for Outdoor Education are located near the town of Nordegg.
From Edmonton get to Rocky Mountain House by taking Highway 11 West from Red Deer. Alternately take any number of smaller highways to reach Rocky.
From Rocky Mountain House head west on Highway 11 for 1 hour to the town of Nordegg. The lodge is on the right side of the highway 10km past Nordegg (there is a sign showing where to turn off for COE).
If you reach Dry Haven Creek Campground you have gone a bit too far.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

600Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $174.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, April 25, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$300.00/Person

Cost Includes:

All Technical Climbing Gear (helmet, harness, ice boots, crampons and ice tools)
Instruction
Accommodation at the Sheiling Mountain Lodge
Meals
Transportation during course

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: $50 deposit is required upon registering; full payment due to COE 2 weeks prior (December 28)