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MOUNTAINEERING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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Mountaineering, Climbing, and Skiing In The Canadian Rockies
Ice Evolution mirrors development of the sport of ice climbing. First we instruct and coach you on movement skills. This allows you to make full use of modern ice tools. Quickly improving you'll find yourself climbing steeper and steeper ice. You'll also experience the excitement of climbing a classic multi-pitch route. Ultimately you will finish where the sport is now ... mixed climbing on rock and ice, using 'leashless' tools. This innovative and modern climbing development program is taught by instructors who are also on the cutting edge of modern climbing. It is suitable for fit beginner climbers and is also a great transition program for rock climbers. An approach focusing on personal technical movement skills allows for differing rates of development. Dates Winter 2008 - 2009December 6 - 10, December 27 - 31, January 3 - 7, January 17 - 21, January 31 - February 4, February 21 - 25, March 7 - 11 Price$945 CDN includes covers instruction and use of technical gear including boots (may be subject to availability). Accommodation and meals are not included but low cost, easy options exist which we can which we can tell you about. Cancellation insurance is available for $50. GST is extra. Gratuities not included.
More climbing: Yamnuska Guides and Instructors are also available for private climbs after the program ... details .
Meeting Time and PlaceThe course begins at the Yamnuska office at 8.00am on the first day. The Yamnuska office is located at 200, 50 Lincoln Park, Canmore. See this map for location. LocationThe course is based in Canmore but expect to be traveling to different climbing areas. Areas visited are likely to include but are not limited to: the Canmore 'Junkyards", Haffner Creek in Kootenay National Park, the Kicking Horse Canyon near Field BC and climbs from the Icefields Parkway. Ice Evolution Course Agenda
Day 1: 8:00am At Yamnuska Office & Local Climbing Area
Day 2:
Day 3:
Descending from the Weeping Wall. Bryce Jardine photo
Day 5:
More climbing: Yamnuska Guides and Instructors are also available for private climbs after the program ... details . Instructors & Group SizeThe "Yam Ice Team" includes most of the best climbers and instructors anywhere! Enthusiastic and extremely talented, they hold climbing certification from the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and from other International Federation of Mountain Guide Association (IFMGA) countries. Your safety and enjoyment are paramount to them. There will be a maximum of 12 students, a minimum of 4. Instructor/student ratios range down from 1:6 on initial days to 1:2 on the multi-pitch day. The "Yam Ice Team" includes Barry Blanchard, Steve Blagbrough, James Blench, Pat Delaney, Jesse De Montigny, Steve Holeczi, Sarah Hueniken, Sean Isaac, Grant Meekins, Nick Sharpe and Mike Stuart. Difficulty & PrerequisitesThis course is suitable for total beginners, rock climbers and general mountaineers. Ice climbing can be a strenuous activity but our instruction will emphasize development of technique to reduce the need for brute strength. The climbing will be tailored towards your ability and strength as much as possible. A high level of fitness will contribute to enjoyment and achievement. You need NO previous experience. Transportation
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.
Accommodation & MealsThese are your responsibility. There are lots of options available including campgrounds, hostels, B'n'Bs, motels and hotels! Check accommodation options on our links page for our recommendations. The Alpine Club Clubhouse (403 678 3200) is a good hostel here in Canmore with good facilities and reasonable prices. Food is not supplied. You will need lunch and something to drink each day. Each day bring plenty to drink and a lunch plus energy snacks. We particularly suggest bringing a Thermos and hot drink. Equipment & ClothingThe course fee includes use of technical gear although you should feel free to bring any gear you already have. Equipment ListWe suggest you bring:
*We can loan you these but you must advise us in advance that you need them.
Equipment Sales As an authorized Petzl Charlet dealer we have a range of guide-recommended ice climbing gear available for purchase. A 5% discount applies if you are booked on a Yamnuska program with greater discounts built into our gear packages. We can ship to you or have your gear awaiting your arrival here. More Information Mountaineering BootsYamnuska has double plastic mountaineering boots which you are welcome to use. If needing these please let us know when you register. Please also give us your boot size. Clothing ListThere can be prolonged periods of inactivity in very cold temperatures. Don't be afraid to bring too much! We suggest bringing light clothing of varying thickness that can be 'layered' to achieve comfort and versatility. The most important consideration for clothing is the ability to regulate temperature as you change from periods of activity to periods of rest. We discourage cotton clothing as it causes rapid heat loss when wet. We suggest you bring:
InsuranceThere is no charge for rescue. If we climb in Banff National Park you will need a day entry pass (c.$8) to qualify for free rescue. This pass can be obtained when you enter the Park. It is wise, though to ensure that your health plan will cover you in case of illness or accident whilst here. Booking InformationPlease book as early as practical to avoid
disappointment. We require a $348 CDN deposit
including tax with the balance due 8 weeks in advance. To avoid
unnecessary cancellation penalties we suggest you take our cancellation
insurance for an extra non-refundable $50 CDN,
this must accompany your deposit.
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Note: There is considerable flexibility
built into the delivery of this course, no course is exactly
the same. Ice and weather conditions as well as participant
ability will dictate the order of presentation to some degree.
Key topics will be constantly revisited during the
program. 
Day 4:
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.
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