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The intermediate program is designed for people who have taken a beginner mountaineering course and who would like to develop the particular skills needed for basic and intermediate alpine rock routes. The program objective is to provide the opportunity both to climb challenging routes for all levels of ability and to provide instruction in alpine rock techniques, especially those needed for safe efficient travel over terrain encompassing 3rd, 4th and 5th class terrain.
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| Season: July 20, 2008 to July 24, 2008 |
| Requirements: Sleeping bag, backpack, stuff sacs, personal climbing gear, harness, helmet, ice axe, crampons and general equipment. |
| Suggested Items: Mountaineering boots, rock shoes, camera, day pack, water bottle, pocketknife, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, head lamp. |
| Suggested Clothing: Rain gear, warm underclothes, warm jacket, hat, gloves, gaiters, running shoes. A full clothing list will be supplied upon booking. We suggest layers of light, easily carried clothing that allow for fast and easy adjustment to best suit fast changing temperature conditions. We discourage cotton clothing as it causes rapid heat loss when wet. |
| Difficulty: Intermediate |
| Restrictions: Participants need prior basic mountaineering and rock climbing experience. You must be fit and in good physical shape. |
| Equipment Provided: Group climbing gear such as ropes & hardware. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end near Canmore, Alberta. Transportation to the starting point is not included and a vehicle will be needed. Carpooling is an option. |
| Accommodations: The Conrad Kain Hut, a large, attractive hut in a spectacular position beneath the 'Spires' will be the accommodation for the trip. Sleeping areas are shared with sleeping mats supplied. There is propane and hydro from a small hydroelectric generator to provide power for cooking. |
| Meal Information: All meals, snacks and drinks are supplied from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 6. Meal preparation and clean-up duties are shared between participants and instructors. |
| Guide Information: Maximum guide to guest ratio is 1:4 on purely instructional days and then 1:3 on easier routes then 1:2 on more difficult routes . The guides (instructors as well) are enthusiastic and extremely talented, they hold guide certification from the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and we are licensed to operate in the area by B.C. Parks. Maximum group size is 8. We have set up the guide ratios to allow us to adjust towards your ability and personal objectives. You may prefer to just get out and climb or you may prefer a little more emphasis on instruction, either way our 'small team' approach will allow you to get the most out of your week. Climbs will be chosen to give you the right amount of challenge and to showcase the climbing the area has to offer. |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures average 15 to 25 degrees celsius. |
| Trip Duration |
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5 days
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$1650.00* per person
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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