When: Monday, May 27th, 6-9pm
Where: Rock Gardens
Interested in getting involved? Want to be a trip leader? ACC Yukon is looking for Top Rope Climbing Leaders to run regular trips to climbing sites around Whitehorse. This session is to standardized the practice of potential ACC Yukon Top Rope Climbing Trip Leaders.
The session will cover anchor standards, climber classifications, trip planning and prep, and emergency procedures. Top Rope Climbing Leaders should have been climbing for at least 2 years and be comfortable with setting anchors, using a variety of common belay devices and practices, and familiar with basic rescue procedures such as handling a jammed device, a compromised top anchor and escaping a belay.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
AGM and Mount Logan Slideshow
ACC Yukon is holding its Annual General Meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, May 21st at Baked Cafe.
Ryan Agar just returned from an attempt at the East Ridge of Mount Logan and will be giving a slideshow this evening as well. Come and listen to his story about Canada's tallest mountain.
Beverages and food can be purchased at Baked Cafe.
Ryan Agar just returned from an attempt at the East Ridge of Mount Logan and will be giving a slideshow this evening as well. Come and listen to his story about Canada's tallest mountain.
Beverages and food can be purchased at Baked Cafe.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Crevasse Rescue Clinic
James Minifie will be leading a Crevasse Rescue Workshop on
Saturday, April 20th, 10am-2pm at the Rock Gardens.
To register for this workshop, sign up at: http://trips.accyukon.ca/
The workshop is limited to 12 participants.
Itinerary:
Anchors and anchor building
Rope management and knots
Rope ascending demo
Unroped crevasse rescue demo
Participants practice
Rope crevasse rescue demo (if time permits)
Variations and troubleshooting for difficult situations e.g.: dealing with overhangs, middle team member falling in, etc (if time permits)
Mandatory Gear:
Helmet
Harness
Ski or mountaineering boots
Single rated 60m+ rope (if you have one)
4 lockers
4 non lockers
2 6 or 7mm x 5m prusik a
1 double sling
Saturday, April 20th, 10am-2pm at the Rock Gardens.
To register for this workshop, sign up at: http://trips.accyukon.ca/
The workshop is limited to 12 participants.
Itinerary:
Anchors and anchor building
Rope management and knots
Rope ascending demo
Unroped crevasse rescue demo
Participants practice
Rope crevasse rescue demo (if time permits)
Variations and troubleshooting for difficult situations e.g.: dealing with overhangs, middle team member falling in, etc (if time permits)
Mandatory Gear:
Helmet
Harness
Ski or mountaineering boots
Single rated 60m+ rope (if you have one)
4 lockers
4 non lockers
2 6 or 7mm x 5m prusik a
1 double sling
Monday, March 11, 2013
Icefield Discovery Camp with ACC Yukon
Time to plan your next trip: Icefield Discovery Camp with ACC Yukon.
May 27 - June 10, 2013
http://www.accyukon.ca/p/icefield-discovery-camp.html
Fly with ACC Yukon into the heart of the Kluane Icefield to a comfortable camp at the base of Mount Queen Mary with an amazing view of Mount Logan. Snowshoe, ski tour, hike, mountaineer, sun tan - lots of options for activities.
Check out the link for more info, and email us with any questions: info@accyukon.ca
May 27 - June 10, 2013
http://www.accyukon.ca/p/icefield-discovery-camp.html
Fly with ACC Yukon into the heart of the Kluane Icefield to a comfortable camp at the base of Mount Queen Mary with an amazing view of Mount Logan. Snowshoe, ski tour, hike, mountaineer, sun tan - lots of options for activities.
Check out the link for more info, and email us with any questions: info@accyukon.ca
Friday, March 8, 2013
Stellar Hut
Looking for a Stellar getaway? Stay at the Stellar Hut in the Haines Pass! Great access to backcountry skiing, ski touring, and snowshoeing, and ACC members receive a 15% discount.
http://www.accyukon.ca/p/stellar-hut.html
http://www.accyukon.ca/p/stellar-hut.html
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Crater Lake ski tour
RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 16-17
Joel McFabe will be leading an intermediate overnight ski tour trip this weekend, March 16th-17th.
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The trip will be from the Fraser border guard station west down the Fraser valley approx 9.5 km to Crater Lake. Some previous experience winter camping and ski touring is an asset. Touring equipment, avalanche gear, winter camping supplies and appropriate clothing are required. The goal of this trip is to have an introduction to overnight ski touring in the backcountry. There will be a focus on touring and less on down hill runs so people with Nordic skis are more then welcome. Participants will need to be relatively self sufficient with food, and shelter. People can arrange to double up in tents and carry one stove per two people if they would like. There will be a limit of ten people on this trip and you will need to sign up at the ACC Yukon site once I get the trip posted (shortly)
Sign up at http://trips.accyukon.ca/
Trip over view:
We will leave town around 07:00 and meet at the border guard parking lot around 08:30, carpooling can be worked out before hand. Setting out no later then 09:00, we will travel west up the valley, across Fraser Lake and over the saddle to Crater Lake. Aiming to arrive around 16:00 will give us plenty of time to set up camp, relax and enjoy the surroundings. In the event that weather, travel speed or avi concerns deteriorate, the backup plan will be to camp just west of Fraser Lake in a suitable location. The following day we will pack up and head back to the cars, getting in some turns if time and desire allows.
Equipment:
You will need some form of touring skis whether that be Nordic, AT or similar. Avi equipment it highly encouraged. We will be avoiding any hazardous avi terrain but it is still advised to carry shovel, probe, and beacon (~snow depth up to 2m). You will need a winter sleeping bag rated a minimum of -12. nights are dropping below -20 so...+overbag if it's a -12. Bring a tent and or biv bag if desired with a sufficient mattress for winter. Appropriate winter clothing consisting of layers (wool, fleece, down and breathable shells) is necessary plus dry items to sleep in, down booties or something to wear around camp other than ski boots is a good idea. You will need enough food for one night (two lunches, one dinner, one breakfast +snacks) and a means to make and carry water (1L and a minimum of one stove per two people). Also remember any personal medication and hygiene items that you will need. A passport is a good idea just in case the parking lot is full and we need to cross the border to the next pull off ~1.5km down the road.
Requirements of the participants:
Some experience with winter camping and ski travel would be great but not necessarily the combination. Appropriate equipment for winter camping, travel and a fitness level required to travel for 3 hours at a time (this trip does not contain a sustained level of high energy activity)
Disclosure and Safety:
The ACC is amateurs leading amateurs. You are responsible for your own safety on this and all ACC trips. I have limited avi experience and so will be taking what I perceive to be a conservative route. I will have a sat phone, basic first aid kit and map/GPS. I will in no way be taking responsibility for your safety and there will be the standard ACC liability waiver that must be signed before starting this trip. A pre-trip meeting will be held on Wednesday night at the Town and Mountain Lounge at 18:30. Please message me if you need directions or that time doesn’t work. We can go over maps, gear lists, ride sharing, meet each other, sign waivers, and talk about expectations and concerns.
Looking forward to a great weekend.
Joel McFabe will be leading an intermediate overnight ski tour trip this weekend, March 16th-17th.
...
The trip will be from the Fraser border guard station west down the Fraser valley approx 9.5 km to Crater Lake. Some previous experience winter camping and ski touring is an asset. Touring equipment, avalanche gear, winter camping supplies and appropriate clothing are required. The goal of this trip is to have an introduction to overnight ski touring in the backcountry. There will be a focus on touring and less on down hill runs so people with Nordic skis are more then welcome. Participants will need to be relatively self sufficient with food, and shelter. People can arrange to double up in tents and carry one stove per two people if they would like. There will be a limit of ten people on this trip and you will need to sign up at the ACC Yukon site once I get the trip posted (shortly)
Sign up at http://trips.accyukon.ca/
Trip over view:
We will leave town around 07:00 and meet at the border guard parking lot around 08:30, carpooling can be worked out before hand. Setting out no later then 09:00, we will travel west up the valley, across Fraser Lake and over the saddle to Crater Lake. Aiming to arrive around 16:00 will give us plenty of time to set up camp, relax and enjoy the surroundings. In the event that weather, travel speed or avi concerns deteriorate, the backup plan will be to camp just west of Fraser Lake in a suitable location. The following day we will pack up and head back to the cars, getting in some turns if time and desire allows.
Equipment:
You will need some form of touring skis whether that be Nordic, AT or similar. Avi equipment it highly encouraged. We will be avoiding any hazardous avi terrain but it is still advised to carry shovel, probe, and beacon (~snow depth up to 2m). You will need a winter sleeping bag rated a minimum of -12. nights are dropping below -20 so...+overbag if it's a -12. Bring a tent and or biv bag if desired with a sufficient mattress for winter. Appropriate winter clothing consisting of layers (wool, fleece, down and breathable shells) is necessary plus dry items to sleep in, down booties or something to wear around camp other than ski boots is a good idea. You will need enough food for one night (two lunches, one dinner, one breakfast +snacks) and a means to make and carry water (1L and a minimum of one stove per two people). Also remember any personal medication and hygiene items that you will need. A passport is a good idea just in case the parking lot is full and we need to cross the border to the next pull off ~1.5km down the road.
Requirements of the participants:
Some experience with winter camping and ski travel would be great but not necessarily the combination. Appropriate equipment for winter camping, travel and a fitness level required to travel for 3 hours at a time (this trip does not contain a sustained level of high energy activity)
Disclosure and Safety:
The ACC is amateurs leading amateurs. You are responsible for your own safety on this and all ACC trips. I have limited avi experience and so will be taking what I perceive to be a conservative route. I will have a sat phone, basic first aid kit and map/GPS. I will in no way be taking responsibility for your safety and there will be the standard ACC liability waiver that must be signed before starting this trip. A pre-trip meeting will be held on Wednesday night at the Town and Mountain Lounge at 18:30. Please message me if you need directions or that time doesn’t work. We can go over maps, gear lists, ride sharing, meet each other, sign waivers, and talk about expectations and concerns.
Looking forward to a great weekend.
Multi pitch Ice Climbing skills training workshop
| ACC will be hosting a Multi Pitch Ice climbing skills training session on Sunday March 10th at the Sima Seep on Mt Sima Road. The session will be led by Ryan Agar and Darryl Laliberte. Participants will be required to have all their own personal ice climbing gear. Ropes, Ice Screws, Draws and rigging will be available but don't hesitate to bring your own if you have it. The focus will be on the introduction of basic multi pitch and lead climbing ice skills, previous climbing experience would be an asset (knots, harness use etc). Hope to see you there! For more info contact Ryan at ryanjagar@gmail.com. |
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