Name: Swing Your Axes Under the Stars - Fall 2024 Edition
Start: 2024-11-19T16:30:00-07:00
End: 2024-11-19T23:45:00-07:00

Tuesday, Nov. 19: 1st outing of the season, it's a go!
**Venue: King's Creek**
Kris confirmed on-site this weekend there is enough ice for 3 climbing lines.

**Carpooling venues**
Option 1: Valley Ridge Outdoor Rink and Sports Court at 16:30 (departure by 16:35)
Option 2: Petro-Canada Hwy 22 turnoff at 16:45 (departure by 16:50)

**To join the trip:**
1\. Ensure your CSMC membership dues are up\-to\-date\.
2\. Sign the waiver
3\. Indicate in the comments section at which carpooling venue you will meet fellow climbers
4\. Join the waiting list
Max 9 participants.

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Let’s head out to the Bow Valley or Kananaskis and get in an ice climbing practice on some of the easier climbs that are usually bustling on weekends. Potential venues: Irish Mist, Water Hole, Grotto Falls, King's Creek, Heart Creek Falls, Barrier Dam Seeps, Solstice, Bear Spirit, Wedge Smear, Chantilly Falls, and the Junkyards, to name the usual suspects. All venues are within a 90-min drive from the City and fairly close to the trailhead.

The climbing event and venue will be confirmed and the venue announced at 7 pm the Sunday prior to the climbing day, based on conditions and the weather forecast, at which point registrations will open. This streamlined registration process will ensure that participants registering are available that week and sign immediately the trip waiver. Outings could be moved 1 or 2 days later, based on the weather forecast.

Beginner ice climbers are welcome, however, be prepared for hiking in the dark on steep, slippery slopes. Please let the trip organizer know beforehand if you have never ice-climbed at night. If you are completely new to ice climbing, please take a 1-day intro to ice climbing course taught by a mountain guide prior to joining the Swing Your Axes events, to get familiar with ice climbing safety procedures.

You need to be a paid member to attend ($40/year). To become a member, visit http://www.mycsmc.ca/#join-us

There might be 2 or 3 carpooling venues depending on the availability of organizers and the preference of participants.
Option 1: Valley Ridge Outdoor Rink and Sports Court at 16:30 (departure by 16:40)
Option 2: Petro-Canada Hwy 22 turnoff at 16:50 (departure by 16:55)

**Gear Requirements:**
-2 ice climbing axes/tools (not mountaineering axes)
-crampons and boots (ensure you have fitted your crampons beforehand)
-harness, belay device, 4 locking carabiners, 2 non-locking, prussik cord
-helmet and balaclava hat/neckwarmer
-headlamp with charged batteries
-2 pairs of gloves/mitts (the first pair could get wet)
-multiple clothing layers, including a down jacket /pants
-water & hot drink in Thermos, snacks

Mandatory Waiver: [https://na4.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCyLu-FcltLV7xFx0swkWeFHH3DvcgjbXhRJEntDhd0gL-YOR_lEfsWhY3-gXL_rOE*](https://na4.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCyLu-FcltLV7xFx0swkWeFHH3DvcgjbXhRJEntDhd0gL-YOR_lEfsWhY3-gXL_rOE*)
Image: Ice climbing at Bear Spirit on Dec. 12, 2022

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