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

Thrashers Rock Climbing – Nordegg, AB

August 29 - September 1

For 2025, the Saskatchewan Section is returning to the David Thompson Corridor for our Sept Long Thrashers rock climbing trip from Fri Aug 29 to Mon Sep 1.
Trip Description:
The David Thomson Corridor is “the other” access point to the Rocky Mountains following along the North Saskatchewan River from Rocky Mountain House to Saskatchewan Crossing on the Icefield Parkway.  It is a the less travelled area, but there has been a recent surge in development in this area with lots of great places to climb.
This trip will focus on crag climbing, but we will also explore the via ferrata routes that are in the area.  Individuals are also able to explore the area on their own if they want.
Accommodations:
Spots have been booked at the Two O’Clock Creek Campsite, which is in the heart of the corridor and located 60 km past Nordegg.  Another perk of this location is that there is a crag within 500 m, which can provide some bonus climbs on Friday or Monday.  Accommodations are available in Nordegg, which can be booked individually if desired, but you’ll miss out on all the group fun (and you’ll have to do more driving each day).
Gear:
All climbing participants will require climbing shoes, harness, and helmet.  The section has a collection of helmets and harnesses that can be borrowed.
Travel and Food
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Nordegg and to the climbing areas. People will typically carpool with other participants and this is usually arranged in the weeks leading up to the trip.  The trip is self-catered and if there is interest, a group wiener roast could be arranged for Saturday.
Costs:
There is a $20/person trip fee for any participant older than 18.  The cost for camping is $100/unit for Fri-Mon, with a unit being a tent, camper, etc.  Additionally, all participants must be current Saskatchewan Section members.
Registration
Registration for is below.
Registrants will be informed (within a week or two) if there is a spot for them.
Questions can be directed to Howard Hemingson at [email protected].

 

 

Waiver and Membership Requirement

Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca

Activity Hazards – MUST READ BEFORE REGISTERING

Participating in this activity involves many risks, dangers and hazards that could result in injury, death, paralysis, property damage, or loss to me or other third parties. These risks, dangers, and hazards may include, but are not limited to those listed below. Please review them carefully before registering.

  • Terrain is uncontrolled, unmarked and not inspected, and may include:
    • Cornices
    • Crevasses
    • Cliffs
    • Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps
    • Creeks
    • Rocks and Boulders
    • Holes and depressions below the snow surface
    • Variable and difficult snow conditions
    • Variable and difficult walking terrain
    • Snowcat roads and road banks
    • Fences and other man-made structures
    • Snow immersion
    • Impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects
    • Extreme variation in trails or terrain
    • Encounters with domestic or wild animals
    • Loss of balance or control
    • Slips trips and falls
    • Becoming lost or separated from one’s group
  • Rockfall
    • Rockfall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking).
  • 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 belay failure is also present which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall
    • Equipment failure, including equipment associated with climbing, rappelling and belaying
  • Communication, rescue and medical treatment
    • 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
  • Personal injury includes:
    • Sprains
    • Strains
    • Shock
    • Stress
    • Nausea
    • Food borne illness
    • Diarrhea
    • Burns
    • Cuts
    • Abrasions
    • Fractured or broken bones
    • Impalement
    • Drowning
    • Hypothermia
    • Loss of limbs
    • Frostbite
    • Sunstroke
    • Sunburn
    • Dehydration
    • Illness
    • Soft tissue injuries
    • Neck, head and brain injury
    • Paralysis
    • Psychological injury
    • Other injury to the body;

 

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