Let’s take advantage of the last long weekend of summer! The club is once again heading south to go rock climbing for two days in Ten Sleep Canyon, Wyoming, on the September long weekend (Saturday August 31 and Sunday September 1, 2024). 

THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE TRIP. No prior outdoor climbing experience is required; however, participants should be comfortable climbing at a 5.9 level. The trip is currently capped at 12 participants (participant number may increase).

Accommodations
Group camping will be reserved at Ten Sleep Rock Ranch for those wishing to stay with the group. Fees for this will be split equally amongst those camping, and will be collected at the time of the trip. For those not wishing to stay with the group, you will be responsible for arranging your own accommodations.

Gear
Participants are responsible for their own gear. Gear requirements include climbing shoes, a harness, belay device, and helmet. The club has a limited number of harnesses and helmets available at no cost to participants on a first come first served basis. Please indicate on your trip application if you wish to borrow club gear. A recommended packing list will be provided to confirmed trip participants. This is a U.S based trip, so a current passport will be necessary.

Travel and Food
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Ten Sleep Canyon and to the climbing areas. People will typically carpool with other participants and this is usually arranged in the weeks leading up to the trip. Participants will be responsible for arranging this on their own. The trip leader may reach out to you prior to the trip to check in on your carpooling arrangements, as a limited number of vehicles are permitted at the campsites.

Participants are responsible for their own food. Ten Sleep Canyon has a small convenience store with limited supplies; you may wish to bring groceries with you/purchase once you cross the border.

Participants
This trip is open to participants 18 years of age and older. Participants must have a current ACC Great Plains Section membership. Age exceptions may be made at the discretion of the leaders, so please feel free to apply if you are not in this age category, and your application will be reviewed and considered. Sign up will be on a first come first served basis at the discretion of the trip leaders. As mentioned above, participants should be comfortable top-rope climbing at a 5.9 level.

Cost

Trip cost will be $50 per person. This does not include campsite fees.

Trip Sign Up information:

If interested in the trip, please send the following sign-up information to Kristen Moore at klm403@mail.usask.ca:

1. First and Last Name
2. Phone number
3. ACC Membership Number (must be registered with the Great Plains Section)
4. Emergency contact information (name and number)
5. Rock climbing experience (this doesn’t have to be long – grade you top rope, grade you lead, outdoor experience, etc. we use this information to form groups, crags we’ll climb at, and assign leaders)
6. Indication if you would like to camp at Ten Sleep Rock Ranch
7. Any gear you would like to borrow (helmet, harness, etc.)
8. Any relevant medical information (allergies or medical conditions trip leaders should be aware of. This is kept confidential and is only collected in case of medical emergency)

Successful applicant confirmations will be sent out within the week after application. Please send any questions on the trip to Kristen Moore.  Further trip details will be circulated once participants are confirmed.