Ice Climbing - Rockaboo Mountain Adventures

Rockaboo Mountain Adventures, Inc.
Ice Climbing
Private Guided Day
Guide: ACMG Certified
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 780-820-1123
Meeting Place: The Rockaboo Inn
807 Tonquin St
Field Location: Jasper National Park
Overview
Equipment
This custom trip is designed to match the needs of the client. Instructional
sessions, top-rope climbing, and big multi-pitch climbs are all options. Your
guide will provide suggestions based on your preferences and current climbing
conditions. Trips may vary from 3 hour tours to 10 hour missions, depending on
your desire. A truly unique mountain experience.
Individual
Please bring winter clothing (similar
to what you would wear to the ski
hill), lunch and fluids. Recommended
gear list is attached, let us know if you
need any clothing.
What to Expect
Each day is a custom adventure, but all trips will include:
Transportation to and from the climbing site;
All technical climbing gear;
Safety briefing and equipment overview;
Instruction on movement skills and belay techniques;
Ability to modify length, difficulty, and/or style of climbing based on the
group’s preference; and
v A friendly and professional guide with a thorough understanding of the area
and current conditions.
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Target Audience
This trip is a great introduction for new climbers or an exposure to local ice
climbing for more experienced climbers. Suitable for all experience levels (no
previous climbing experience necessary) ages 12 – 55+ with reasonable fitness.
(Reasonable fitness is defined as the ability to climb a ladder, go for a short run
or hike, and/or play a game of soccer).
Provided Group Gear
Helmets, harnesses, ice tools, boots,
crampons, climbing hardware, ropes,
emergency equipment, and backpacks.
Timeline
Meet in Jasper - The Rockaboo Inn
807 Tonquin – Start time will vary
depending on preference. Custom
timeline will be provided closer to the
date based on conditions/options.
TBD – Climb and explore
Instructional sessions, top-rope ice
climbing, gentle tours or big multipitch climbs are all possible.
1600 – Back in Jasper
Time will vary depending on the trip.
More Information
If you would like more information on your trip, please contact us at
[email protected]. You will receive an e-mail two days prior to your trip with
an update on current ice and weather conditions. If you would like to book a
multi-day package, we will put together a custom trip plan for you based on your
preferences.
Rockaboo Mountain Adventures, Inc.
www.rockaboo.ca
Transportation
Provided to and from the climbing venue.
Gear list
The following is a suggested gear list for climbing frozen waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. We have extras of most items so
please let us know if you need to borrow any clothing. Gravity Gear is a great source for quality outdoor clothing and gear.
Clothing
( ) Wool or Synthetic Socks
( ) Base Layer Top - Synthetic, wool or silk
( ) Base Layer Bottoms - Synthetic, wool or silk
( ) Mid-Insulation Layer Top - Pile (fleece), light synthetic fill or wool sweater/jacket
( ) Mid-Insulation Layer Bottom - Pile pants, farmer-johns or multipurpose pants
( ) Weather Layer Top - Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable jacket
( ) Weather Layer Pants - Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable pants
( ) Warm Belay Jacket - Down or synthetic
( ) Toque - Wool or Synthetic to fit under helmet
( ) Face Warmer - Scarf, neck tube, face mask
( ) Light Gloves - Wool, synthetic
( ) Insulated Gloves or Mitts - Wool or synthetic, w/ weather proof outershell
Personal Equipment
( ) Pack (provided if needed)
( ) Water Bottle or Thermos
( ) Lunch
( ) Sunglasses
( ) Climbing Boots (provided)
( ) Camera – Optional (but recommended!)
Climbing Equipment (all provided)
( ) Helmet
( ) Harness
( ) Belay Device
( ) Locking Carabiner
( ) Ice Tools
( ) Crampons
( ) Extra picks and tool kit for your tools and crampons
Team Equipment (all provided)
( ) Rope - single or double ropes
( ) Second rope for rappelling if climbing on single
( ) Climbing Rack - screws, biners, quickdraws, load limiters, rock gear if required etc.
( ) Slings - single and double length
( ) Cordelettes
( ) Hooker for V-threads
( ) Extra cord for V-threads
( ) First Aid Kit
( ) Emergency Shelter and Communication
THANKS FOR CHOOSING ROCKABOO, SEE YOU ON THE ICE!
Rockaboo Mountain Adventures, Inc.
www.rockaboo.ca