Mountain Scrambling
Skills Course
There is a thin line between
technical climbing and scrambling. We define scrambling as easy
climbing requiring use of hands and feet but not usually ropes,
belays and protection.
The
intent of Scrambling Skills is to give you the skills to
safely climb the scramble peaks and not
put yourself or partners at unnecessary risk. We will focus on the
most important elements of scrambling safety: route finding,
hazard assessment and movement skills on loose steep terrain and on
snow and iced rock. Most scrambling accidents are the result of bad
route choices and poor terrain assessment.
Rope use and technical aspects
of mountaineering will not be taught on this program.
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2008 Dates
June 21 - 22;
July 12 - 13; Aug 9 - 10
Price
$265 CDN per person. Price includes instruction, guides expenses and group gear only. Price does not include GST, Park Entry fees, personal gear, accommodation, meals or transportation. Cancellation insurance is $15.00. Gratuities not included.
Meeting Time & Place
Yamnuska office 8:00 am. Be dressed for the outdoors and ready to go.
Our office is at 200, 50 Lincoln Park, just next to the Ford dealer. If coming from Calgary take the first Canmore exit then take the first turn right after passing Heinz Ford. We are in the Summit Centre at the top of the hill. Coming from downtown Canmore head across the railway line and turn right on to Bow Valley Trail. Turn left just before Heinz Ford.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Meet at Yam office, 8:00 am. Course briefing (intro, goals, objectives, etc.) followed by departure to field location in lower Bow Valley area. Terrain skills (evaluation, route finding, movement on rock and safety skills).
scrambling with exposure
Day 2: Early departure from Canmore for snow skills and more scrambling terrain skills, possibly at Columbia Icefields. Meeting time and place to be determined by guides.
Instructors & Group Size
Great people to spend a weekend in the mountains with, your instructors are certified by the internationally-recognized Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. There will be a maximum of 12 participants.
Difficulty, Fitness & Experience
You need to be fit at the level of a strong hiker. No prior climbing experience is required.
Transportation
To keep prices down participants are responsible for their own transport to Canmore
and during the program. Canmore is a 1hour (100km) drive west from Calgary.
If you are flying from afar for the program we suggest that you rent a car for
your visit. In addition to getting you to the climbing locations it will allow
you to explore our region a bit after program hours. For example you can visit
Banff and enjoy the hot pools and sample the numerous restaurants. If you want
we can put other participants in touch with you who may be interested in sharing
the cost of a rental car or who may be willing to use their vehicles in a car
pool.
When booking please indicate if you are bringing a vehicle and, if so, whether
your are willing or not to give other participants or instructors a ride in a car pool.
If you are not driving here please indicate if you'd be willing to share the
cost of a rental car or if you would prefer to car pool.
Frequent shuttles connect Calgary
International Airport and Canmore. Greyhound Bus Lines (1 800 661 8747) serves
Canmore from points east and west along the Trans-Canada Highway. Call 609 0300,
609 1490 or 609 8897 for taxis in Canmore.
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Accommodation & Meals
These are your
responsibility. There are lots of options available including the Alpine
Clubhouse, campgrounds, hostels, B'n'Bs, motels and hotels! We do suggest you
stay in the Canmore area on Saturday night to reduce driving time on Sunday.
Check our
links page for a range
of Canmore accommodations.
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Equipment & Clothing
The equipment and clothing you bring to a course will play a large role in the quality of your experience. Read the following suggestions and list carefully. If you have any questions or need clarification, don't hesitate to call or write. There is room for substitution and changes but if you have any doubts, do contact us.
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Clothing
You will need to bring:
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Sweater or fleece jacket
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Wool / fleece hat or 'balaclava'
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Rain pants & jacket with hood
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Wool / fleece mittens or mountaineering gloves, waterproof over mitts if necessary.
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Warm long pants to climb in. These should be wool/nylon blend
pants, fleece pants, nylon exercise pants with light long johns or wool trousers.
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Warm shirt
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Light shirt or T-shirt
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Several sets of socks (wool/synthetic outers, polypro liners)
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Knee length gaiters
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Sunhat with wide brim
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polypro / fleece long underwear
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Extra sweater or fleece jacket or light down jacket or vest
Equipment List
You will need to bring:
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Boots: You need sturdy boots with plenty of ankle support. Best are mountaineering boots. Leather or plastic can be used. Otherwise a really solid hiking boot will be OK.
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Ice ace (at least 55cm)*
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Helmet*
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Good sunglasses
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Sun block
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Water bottle (at least 1 liter)
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Large day pack (should be large enough to carry
spare clothing, your lunch and climbing gear)
* Yamnuska
Mountain Adventures does have rental and
retail equipment.
Please let us know what you need when you book.
Rental Gear List.
Contact us in advance to reserve.
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Gear and Clothing Sales
Yamnuska Mountain
Adventures now has a range of backpacking equipment
and clothing for sale including recommended light-weight packs, sleeping bags, sleeping mats and
clothing. Clients signed up for a
Yamnuska Program receive 5% off retail items, with
larger discounts available on our package deals.
Details on packing light & recommended items.
Catalogue and purchase information. |
Contact Yamnuska with gear questions
Insurance
There is no charge for rescue so long as you have a valid National Park Entry Pass (obtain on entry to National Park).
It is wise to ensure that your health plan will cover you in case of illness or accident whilst here. Obtain extra coverage if necessary.
Booking Information
Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. We require full payment of
$265 CDN plus GST with registration. To avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties we suggest you take our cancellation insurance for an extra non-refundable $15,
this must accompany your deposit.
For detailed booking instructions and conditions, click here.
Please note that you will be required to sign our waiver before commencing the trip. Click here for waiver copy.
PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT US IF
YOU NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
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