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MOUNTAINEERING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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Mountaineering, Climbing, and Skiing In The Canadian Rockies
Lake Louise, the heart of the Canadian Rockies is where mountaineering began in Canada. Our objectives this week are the spectacular peaks surrounding Lake Louise and Moraine Lake: Victoria, Lefroy & Fay. This is going to be a terrific week of alpine climbing. And, if you're pressed for time, you can join us for the first three days only! 2008 Dates6-day program July 26 - 31; First 3 days only July 26 - 28 PriceSix-day program: $1950 CDN includes guiding, hut fees, out trip meals, Park Wilderness Pass and use of technical equipment. Cancellation Insurance is an additional $103. Three-day program: $1095 CDN includes guiding, hut fees, out trip meals, Park Wilderness Pass and use of technical equipment. Cancellation Insurance is an additional $58. Not included: Canmore accommodation, Gratuities & 6% Goods and Service Tax (GST)*. * A 50% rebate of the GST is available to non-residents of Canada. Optional pre and post trip accommodation packages are available from $80 per person per night for shared room lodging ($160 for single occupancy). Purchase with booking. Subject to availability. 6-Day program
3-Day Program
More climbing: Yamnuska guides and instructors are also available for private climbing after the program ... details . Guides & Group SizeMaximum guide ratio on this program is 1:2. Our personnel are qualified guides and assistant guides and are licensed to operate in the area by Parks Canada. The maximum group size is 8. Meeting Place & TimeThe program begins at the Yamnuska office at 07:30am on Day 1. The Yamnuska office is located at 200, 50 Lincoln Park. See this map for location. Objectives
From the Abbott Pass Hut at 2890 m. or 9500 ft.) we can easily access: Mt. Victoria (3464m or 11,362 ft.) by the S.E. Ridge. This is an enjoyable and exposed climb along a narrow ridge that can either be heavily snowed up with large cornices or can be cat walk along ridge top ledges later in the season. Mt. Lefroy (3423m or 11,227 ft.) by the West Face. This face is riven by gullies that are filled initially by snow which becomes ice as the season progresses. From the Colgan Hut we can easily access: Mt. Fay (3234m. or 10,607 ft.) can be climbed either by the classic N. Face routes on steep ice or by the standard N.W. ridge on rock. We will access the area from Moraine Lake and stay at the Colgan Hut, highest permanent building in Canada. Other peaks in the region include: Mts. Huber, Lyttle, Quadra and Bident. Sample AgendaDay 1: We meet at the Yamnuska office in Canmore at 7:30am. After introductions, a review of goals and objectives we drive west to Lake Louise to catch the 10:30am shuttle to Lake O'Hara. Then we start the grind up to the Abbott Pass Hut, our base for the next two nights. Day 2: At first light head towards Lefroy immediately east of the hut. Climb the steep gullies to the summit.
Day 4: Today is going to be a grunt. We climb out of Moraine Lake to reach the Colgan Hut below Mt. Lyttle. Those with real energy may scramble up Mt. Bowlen in the evening. Day 5: Climb Mt. Fay, either by the steep ice of the N. Face or the rock ridge on the N.W. side. Day 6: A short climb on Mt. Lyttle behind the hut before heading down the Perren route rappels and on down to Moraine Lake where the program finishes and you will be ready for a rest! Difficulty, Fitness & ExperienceThis is a strenuous and demanding program involving lots of height gain, not only to the peaks but also to the huts. So you need to be in good shape as this program involves six consecutive days of high climbing. You should have at least basic mountaineering experience. In the context of Yamnuska's program we suggest you have at least Snow and Ice Long weekend or Intro to Mountaineering. TransportationWe rely on participants car pooling with each other. Let us know if you want other participants to contact you to arrange sharing rides. If flying in we recommend you rent a car from Calgary Airport. You may be able to share the cost with other participants. 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.
Climbing on Mount Victoria, Lake Louise Classics. James Blench photo. AccommodationDuring the trip we will be staying at Alpine Club Mountain Huts and at the Lake Louise Alpine Centre for one night. For accommodation in Canmore before and after the trip 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. MealsAll meals, snacks and drinks are supplied from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 6. Mountain meals are made from lightweight ingredients. Please let us know, well in advance, if you have any dietary restrictions or prefer a vegetarian menu. Your assistance with meal duties will be appreciated. Equipment and ClothingWe supply group camping & climbing gear such as tents, stoves, ropes & hardware but you must bring your own personal camping & climbing gear (e.g. harness, helmet, ice axe), clothing and general equipment. We recommend that you bring 'rock shoes' in addition to mountaineering boots, we have both for rent. We can lend you personal climbing items, let us know, in advance, what you will need. The equipment and clothing you bring with you 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 doubt do contact us. CLOTHING LISTWe suggest layers of light, easily carried clothing that allows for fast and easy adjustment to best suit fast changing temperature conditions. We discourage cotton clothing as it causes rapid heat loss when wet. Feel free to call us if you have any questions about what to bring. This list covers items needed for all likely conditions during the mountaineering season. Your guide will go through your clothing and gear with you prior to the course. You will need to bring:
EQUIPMENT LISTYou will need to bring: (Items in blue are available to rent from Yamnuska, we can loan you the items in red). You must give us plenty of notice if wanting to rent or loan gear.
OPTIONAL ITEMSWe supply the following items, but if you have your own, please feel free to bring along - ice screws, prussic slings, locking biners.
RentalsIt is essential that you let us know well in advance if needing to rent or loan equipment. Contact Yamnuska with clothing & gear questions InsuranceThere is no charge for rescue so long as you have a valid National Park Entry Pass. It is wise, though to ensure that your health plan will cover you in case of illness or accident whilst here. Obtain extra coverage if necessary. Booking InformationPlease book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. 6-Day Program: We require a deposit of $724 CDN including GST with the balance due 8 weeks in advance, after that, full payment is required. To avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties we suggest you take our cancellation insurance for an extra non-refundable $103, this must accompany your deposit.
3-Day program: We require a deposit of $407 CDN including GST with the balance due 8 weeks in advance, after that, full payment is required. To avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties we suggest you take our cancellation insurance for an extra non-refundable $58, 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 course. Please view our sample waiver copy. We also request that you complete and return our on-line mountain experience questionnaire. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT US IF
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The program objective is to have
an enjoyable and challenging week of alpine mountaineering on the
large peaks surrounding Lake Louise. We have chosen a week when it is
reasonable to expect good conditions on all climbs. 
Day
3: Again at first light start the climb of Victoria right behind the
outhouse! We start up broken rock and snow slopes before reaching the ridge
before the first summit. A long traverse over the sickle and up again brings us
finally to the South (highest) Summit. If conditions are good it may be an
option to descend towards Mt. Huber for a climb of that peaks before descending
the Huber Ledges to L. O'Hara thence returning to L. Louise for the night at the
Alpine Centre..
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