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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313
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SUMMARY:March Ice Climbing Trip to Waterton - CANCELLED DUE TO CONDITIONS
DESCRIPTION:Ice Climbing is rad: it’s fundamentally simple but devilishly tricky. This will be the third trip to Waterton for the ACC-GPS. \nParticipants:  8 climbers \nClimber Prerequisite: \n● Familiarity with avalanche procedures (will go over a refresher outdoors prior to trip)\n● Be able to bear (maybe even enjoy) the outdoors in winter\n● No prior experience is needed\, as we’ll be top roping.\n● Perseverance and a positive attitude (there is some grunt to approach the ice climbs) \nEquipment: \n● Helmet\n● Harness\n● Rigid mountaineering boots (B2 or B3 boot) with heel/toe welts preferred\n● Belay device (e.g. ATC\, GriGri\, Reverso)\n● Crampons with vertical front points preferred*\n● Ice axes x 2*\n● 3 locking carabiners\n● 35 L or larger backpack (big enough to hold extra clothes and creature comforts)\n● 2 or more pairs of gloves: a thinner more dexterous glove for climbing\, and a thicker/warmer dexterous glove for belaying\n● Warm belay jacket to wear while belaying single pitch (consider insulated over pants too)\n● Small\, non-leaking thermos for hot drink/soup during the climbing day\n● Avalanche kit (beacon/shovel/probe)*\n● Your own personal clothing system to stay warm (ski pants are ok\, but we’ll need to tighten up the lower calves/ankles with tape or snug gaitors) \nGroup Gear will be organized by trip leader with the ACC great plains gear cache.\n*available to borrow from gear cache \nTransport: We’ll carpool where possible. Distance is roughly 750 km one way.  We’ll sort out car logistics closer to the date. \nAccommodation: The Crandell Mountain Lodge. Book a room with a kitchen (full stove/oven\, full fridge\, sink\, kettle\, coffee pot\, pots/pans) Once participant are confirmed\, we will organize accommodation bookings. Visit www.crandellmountainlodge.com to learn more. \nFood: You are responsible for organizing your own food. Waterton is quiet during the winter\, so you will need to arrive with enough food for the weekend or be prepared to eat in the restaurant every day. Most of the rooms have kitchenettes\, so you’ll need to specify this need upon booking. Consider stopping in Pincher creek to buy fresh food. We can also do group meals if we all share a room. \nWeather: March in Waterton is still winter\, but transitioning into spring. We’ll have longer daylight\, and more comfortable temperatures than mid-winter. The ice is usually friendlier too: when ice is really cold\, it is hard and brittle\, but when it is around the 0C mark\, it is “hero” ice\, which makes it much easier to climb. Daytime highs average around low single digits\, and overnights are below freezing….ideal for ice. \nTrip Sign-up Information: If interested in the trip\, please send the following sign-up information to James Lewis at james.lawrence.lewis@gmail.com. \n1. First and last name\n2. Phone number\n3. ACC membership number (must be registered with the Great Plains Section)\n4. Emergency contact information\n5. A short summary of your outdoor activity experience; if you don’t have any experience\, please indicate that\n6. Any gear you would like to borrow (helmet\, harness\, etc.) \nPlease send any questions on the trip to James. Further trip details will be circulated once participants are confirmed. (Early February ideally)
URL:https://accgreatplains.ca/event/march-ice-climbing-trip-to-waterton-3/
LOCATION:Waterton Lakes National Park\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ice Climbing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260504T230040
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SUMMARY:Winnipeg Introductory Ice Climb & Thermea Spa (or Hockey) Weekend...waitlisting
DESCRIPTION:We will be working with the St. Boniface Section (Winnipeg) to use the Ice Wall they build each winter to get a little bit of mileage ice climbing\, or to just give it a go and see how you do. Afterwards\, we have a couple options: either join James at Thermea Spa or attend the Jets vs Red Wings Hockey game. On Sunday\, we can visit the botanical gardens before heading home. If we arrive early on Friday\, we can also go to the climbing gym. Members of all skill levels welcome.  \nParticipants: Unlimited \nClimber Prerequisite: No experience needed \nEquipment: \n\nNo Equipment needed as it is supplied by the Ice Wall. Just have warm clothes\nIf anything is needed\, James will update\n\nTransport:  Driving\, either solo or carpooling depending on the weekend plans.  \nAccommodation: Once we have the amount of people registered\, James will email accommodation options. He’s leaning towards a shared airbnb. \nFood: You are responsible for organizing your own food. \nCost: $20 Trip fee paid to the GPS plus a fee to use the icewall (either add St. Boniface Section to your ACC membership and pay $15 or pay a non member rate of $40 to use the facility). James is trying to work on this cost for the group. \nTrip Sign-up Information: If interested in the trip\, please send the following sign-up information to James (james.lawrence.lewis@gmail.com). \n\nFirst and last name\nPhone number\nACC membership number (must be registered with the Great Plains Section)\nEmergency contact information\n\nPlease send any questions on the trip to James. Further trip details will be circulated once participants are confirmed.
URL:https://accgreatplains.ca/event/winnipeg-introductory-ice-climb-thermea-spa-or-hockey-weekend/
LOCATION:Whittier Park\, 141 Messager St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2H 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ice Climbing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTSTAMP:20260504T230040
CREATED:20231005T205028Z
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UID:5597-1709683200-1710028799@accgreatplains.ca
SUMMARY:March ice climbing trip to Waterton
DESCRIPTION:Ice Climbing is rad: it’s fundamentally simple but devilishly tricky. This will be the second trip to Waterton for the ACC-GPS\, but the first one with people actually going (last year’s was mostly cancelled due to bad weather). \nParticipants:  \n\n8 climbers\n\nClimber Prerequisite: \n\nFamiliarity with avalanche procedures (will go over a refresher outdoors prior to trip)\nBe able to bear (maybe even enjoy) the outdoors in winter\nNo prior experience is needed\, as we’ll be top roping.\nPerseverance and a positive attitude (there is some grunt to approach the ice climbs)\n\nEquipment:  \n\nHelmet\nHarness\nRigid mountaineering boots (B2 or B3 boot) with heel/toe welts preferred\nBelay device (e.g. ATC\, GriGri\, Reverso)\nCrampons with vertical front points preferred*\nIce axes x 2*\n3 locking carabiners\n35 L or larger backpack (big enough to hold extra clothes and creature comforts)\n2 or more pairs of gloves: a thinner more dextrous glove for climbing\, and a thicker/warmer dextrous glove for belaying\nWarm belay jacket to wear while belaying single pitch\nSmall\, non-leaking thermos for hot drink/soup during the climbing day\nAvalanche kit (beacon/shovel/probe)*\nYour own personal clothing system to stay warm (ski pants are ok\, but we’ll need to tighten up the lower calves/ankles with tape or snug gaitors)\n\nGroup Gear will be organized by trip leader with the ACC great plains gear cache. \n*available to borrow from gear cache \nTransport:  We’ll carpool where possible. Distance is roughly 750 km one way. We’ll sort out car logistics closer to the date. \nAccommodation:  The Crandell Mountain Lodge. Book a room with a kitchen (full stove/oven\, full fridge\, sick\, kettle\, coffee pot\, pots/pans)  Bookings will need to be directly with the lodge.  I think you can sleep 3 singles in a room. Visit www.crandellmountainlodge.com to learn more. \nFood: You are responsible for organizing your own food. Waterton is quiet during the winter\, so you will need to arrive with enough food for the weekend or be prepared to eat in the restaurant every day. Most of the rooms have kitchenettes\, so you’ll need to specify this need upon booking. Consider stopping in Pincher creek to buy fresh food. \nWeather: March in Waterton is still winter\, but transitioning into spring. We’ll have longer daylight\, and more comfortable temperatures than mid-winter. The ice is usually friendlier too: when ice is really cold\, it is hard and brittle\, but when it is around the 0C mark\, it is “hero” ice\, which makes it much easier to climb. Daytime highs average around low single digits\, and overnights are below freezing….ideal for ice. \nTrip Sign-up Information: If interested in the trip\, please send the following sign-up information to James Lewis at james.lawrence.lewis@gmail.com. \n\nFirst and last name\nPhone number\nACC membership number (must be registered with the Great Plains Section)\nEmergency contact information\nA short summary of your outdoor (rock/ice climbing) experience; if you don’t have any experience\, please indicate that \nAny gear you would like to borrow (helmet\, harness\, etc.)\n\nPlease send any questions on the trip to James. Further trip details will be circulated once participants are confirmed.
URL:https://accgreatplains.ca/event/march-ice-climbing-trip-to-waterton-2/
LOCATION:Waterton Lakes National Park\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ice Climbing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230314
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CREATED:20221231T140032Z
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SUMMARY:March Ice Climbing Trip to Waterton
DESCRIPTION:Ice Climbing is rad: it’s fundamentally simple but devilishly tricky. Not only does it engage your physical fitness\, requiring you to tramp through snow uphill both ways\, but it engages your mental fitness as well. Having to pay attention to what’s going on around you creates a visceral feeling of adventure and brings many skills together in one awesome climbing medium. Climbing frozen waterfalls is just so awesome – it’s the ultimate choose your own adventure\, and there is something for everyone. \nParticipants:  \n\n9 people (2-3 leaders\, 6-7 participants)\n\nClimber Prerequisite: \n\nFamiliarity with avalanche procedures (will go over a refresher outdoors prior to trip)\nBe able to bear (maybe even enjoy) the outdoors in winter\nNo prior experience is needed\, as we’ll be top roping.\nPerseverance and a positive attitude (there is some grunt to approach the ice climbs)\n\nEquipment:  \n\nHelmet\nHarness\nRigid mountaineering boots (B2 or B3 boot) with heel/toe welts preferred. Trip leader is trying to source a rental from the UofC\, so let him know if you need a pair and indicate size.\nBelay device (e.g. ATC\, GriGri\, Reverso)\nCrampons with vertical front points preferred*\nIce axes x 2*\n3 locking carabiners\n2 double length slings (120 cm)\n35 L or larger backpack (big enough to hold extra clothes and creature comforts)\n2 or more pairs of gloves: a thinner more dextrous glove for climbing\, and a thicker/warmer dextrous glove for belaying\nWarm belay jacket to wear while belaying single pitch\nSmall\, non-leaking thermos for hot drink/soup during the climbing day\nAvalanche kit (beacon/shovel/probe)*\nYour own personal clothing system to stay warm (ski pants are ok\, but we’ll need to tighten up the lower calves/ankles with tape or snug gaitors)\n\nGroup Gear will be organized by trip leader with the ACC great plains gear cache. \n*available to borrow from gear cache \nTransport:  We’ll carpool where possible. Distance is roughly 750 km one way. We’ll sort out car logistics closer to the date. \nAccommodation:  The Crandell Mountain Lodge. They have been very good to ice climbers in the past and we have received 15% discount on our bookings as long as we take at least five rooms. With current rates\, it looks like it may be about $50 per night.  If we don’t luck out with everyone having a kitchenette\, we can agree to make one a common kitchen. Bookings will need to be directly with the lodge. We’ll solidify the bookings in mid-February. Visit www.crandellmountainlodge.com to learn more. \nFood: You are responsible for organizing your own food. Waterton is quiet during the winter\, so you will need to arrive with enough food for the weekend or be prepared to eat in the restaurant every day. Most of the rooms have kitchenettes\, and we’d need to specify this upon booking. \nWeather: March in Waterton is still winter\, but transitioning into spring. We’ll have longer daylight\, and more comfortable temperatures than mid-winter. The ice is usually friendlier too: when ice is really cold\, it is hard and brittle\, but when it is around the 0C mark\, it is “hero” ice\, which makes it much easier to climb. Daytime highs average around low single digits\, and overnights are below freezing….ideal for ice. \nTrip Sign-up Information: If interested in the trip\, please send the following sign-up information to James Lewis at james.lawrence.lewis@gmail.com. \n\nFirst and last name\nPhone number\nACC membership number (must be registered with the Great Plains Section)\nEmergency contact information\nRock/ice climbing experience (the grade that you can reliably top rope and short summary if you have outdoor experience)\nAny gear you would like to borrow (helmet\, harness\, etc.)\n\nPlease send any questions on the trip to James. Further trip details will be circulated once participants are confirmed.
URL:https://accgreatplains.ca/event/march-ice-climbing-trip-to-waterton/
LOCATION:Waterton Lakes National Park\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ice Climbing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220318T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T230040
CREATED:20220224T044129Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Louise Ice Climbing Trip
DESCRIPTION:We are heading out on an Ice Climbing trip to Lake Louise\, AB. Leaving on the 18th and returning on the 21st will leave us two climbing days on the 19th\, and 20th. Lake Louise for sure\, and perhaps climbing at Grotto as well. Lead by ACC President Mike Wild this will surely be a trip you don’t want to miss. Register today!
URL:https://accgreatplains.ca/event/lake-louise-ice-climbing-trip/
LOCATION:Lake Louise\, AB\, Lake Louise\, Alberta\, T0L1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ice Climbing
ORGANIZER;CN="A.C.C. Great Plains Section":MAILTO:m.nielsen.sask@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T230040
CREATED:20181226T181653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190106T152517Z
UID:4404-1548489600-1548608400@accgreatplains.ca
SUMMARY:Ice Climbing Trip - January 26 and 27 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Plains ACC on a small ice trip taking place in Canmore/Banff. There will be room for 4 participants on the trip. We will be climbing full days on both Jan 26 and 27 but can adjust. Trip cost is $20 per person. A full gear list will be provided once registration is confirmed and rentals for ice boots\, crampons and tools are available at Gear Up in Canmore. \nIf you have any questions on this trip\, please email Jamie and/or Jayne at Jayneleibel@sasktel.net or via phone/text at 306.531.7049. \nNOTE: To register\, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the red Register now button in the footer.
URL:https://accgreatplains.ca/event/ice-climbing-trip-january-26-and-27-2019/
LOCATION:Canmore\, AB
CATEGORIES:Ice Climbing
ORGANIZER;CN="A.C.C. Great Plains Section":MAILTO:m.nielsen.sask@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20181215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20181216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T230040
CREATED:20181115T232654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T232654Z
UID:4353-1544860800-1544979600@accgreatplains.ca
SUMMARY:Ice Climbing Weekend - Canmore/Banff AB
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to try ice climbing? Then this is the trip for you! Learn all of the tips\, tricks and techniques you need to have a fun and safe day on the ice. \nJoin the ACC Great Plains in their inaugural Ice Climbing weekend in the beautiful Bow Valley. Climbing days will be December 15 and 16. Accommodations\, location and other details will be decided once the participants are confirmed. Applications will be accepted until Nov 30. \nIn addition to a harness\, helmet and belay device\, participants will need ice climbing boots\, crampons and ice axes for the weekend. These are available to rent right in Canmore at Gear Up at a reasonable rate.
URL:https://accgreatplains.ca/event/ice-climbing-weekend-canmore-banff-ab/
LOCATION:Canmore\, AB
CATEGORIES:Ice Climbing
ORGANIZER;CN="A.C.C. Great Plains Section":MAILTO:m.nielsen.sask@gmail.com
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