CONTACT:
info@cdnalpine.com
Box 40087
Canmore, AB
T1W 3H9
[About our Guides]
[Prices & Booking]
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An exciting weekend course with the goal of improving your glacier travel skills & making an ascent of Mt. Athabasca! This is a great option for those who have already completed a basic glacier travel course and want to take it to the next level but don't have the time to take our Alpine Skills Course.
Dates 2011: June 11-12th (FULL)
Cost: $350 + GST
Maximum Group Size: 4
Prerequisites: Glacier Travel Course or equivalent experience.
Custom Dates: Available May - October for groups of 1 to 8. Inquire for pricing.
Meeting Spot & Time: Columbia Icefields Campground, 9am on day 1.
To Register:
- A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to book your spot on this course. E-mail us (info@cdnalpine.com)
and we will provide you with an electronic invoice which can be paid online, easily and securely, using a credit card number or PayPal account.
Alternately, mail us cheque for $100. (Canadian Rockies Alpine Guides, Box 40087, Canmore, AB, T1W 3H9)
- Remainder is due 2 weeks before course and can be paid using the same methods.
Small group sizes allow us to customize the instruction to meet the needs of all participants, but a basic outline can be found below.
Agenda
Day 1 - After meeting in the campground, we will head out on the ice for a full day of reviewing glacier travel & crevasse rescue skills. If conditions allow, everyone will have the chance to go into a crevasse and practice ice climbing back out. In the late afternoon we will return to the campground and make our preperations for the climb of Athabasca.
Day 2 - Up early (likely by 3:00am!), we will begin our ascent of Mt. Athabasca (or other glaciated peak if conditions are poor on Athabasca) by headlamp and will reach the glacier by dawn. The climb to the top involves lots of glacier travel, some steep snow or ice slopes, and a spectacular summit ridge! Those who wish will have opportunities to lead various sections of the climb throughout the day. If it is clear, the view from the top is one of the best in the Rockies, and over half of the Canadian Rockies highest summits can be seen!
Gear List
All technical equipment is provided free of charge except for boots. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to use it! Rental and purchase information for boots, clothing, and camping gear can be found here. If you are unable to locate any of these items or have any questions, feel free to contact us at any time for assistance.
- Boots (mountaineering or ice climbing boots) - these must be fully rigid boots that can accept a snap-on crampon. Please contact us if you have any questions about boots.
- Small Pack (30 - 50 litres)
- Harness - provided
- Helmet - provided
- Crampons - provided
- Mountaineering Axe - provided
- Headlamp
- Water Bottle
- Food
- Long underwear tops and bottoms (not cotton)
- Waterproof jacket + pants (preferably breathable)
- Warm tops and bottoms (fleece etc.)
- Warm toque and gloves
- Wool or synthetic socks
- Gaitors (optional but highly recommended)
- Camping Gear (if staying at campground)
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