Note: For all Section trips, be prepared to complete a Release of Liability (Waiver) and follow the Guidelines for Trip Participants.

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A climbing trip designed for families – activities will be planned at kid friendly climbing areas but also so parents can get some climbs. Climbing routes will be set to engage both kids and adults. There may be other kid activities planned (e.g. nature scavenger hunts).
This trip is designed for families and is beginner friendly.
The section has limited gear and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.
The section does not have climbing shoes. They will be required to be rented – we suggest GearUp Sports based in Canmore.
Accommodation is the responsibility of each family.

Registration Opens March 9, 2025 – See Below


Trip Hazards & Risks

Rockfall
Rockfall can be caused by natural forces or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking)
Hazard Mitigation: Mitigated with experienced leaders, Helmets

Communication and Rescue
Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident, rescue and treatment may not be available | Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field | If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow
Hazard Mitigation: First Aid, Rescue Training, Satellite Communications

Terrain
Cliffs | Creeks | Rocks and Boulders || Impact or collision with other persons, vehicles or objects | Encounters with domestic or wild animals | Loss of balance or control | Becoming lost or separated from the group | Slips, trips, and falls|
Hazard Mitigation: Mitigated by experienced leaders | Radios

General Hazards
Slips trips and falls indoor or outdoor| Equipment failure| Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact| Negligence of other persons, including other guests| Negligent first aid| Negligence of the guide Including failure to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from, or warn you of risk, dangers, hazards, on participating in ACC activities|
Hazard Mitigation: Developed safety plans and procedures with decades of experience managing risk.

Falls and Belaying
Rock climbing presents the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or ground which can lead to injury or death| The risk of a belay failure is also present which can contribute to a ground fall|
Hazard Mitigation: Reviewing best practices with the leaders| Equipment checks|


 

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