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The Basics:
Event Type:
Scramble
Event Location:
Mt Niblock
Date(s) & Time:
Thu, Jul 30 2009
8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 AM *log in for location*)
Ray Norman Peter Lloyd You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
Participant Info:
Who's Invited:
Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Attendee Screening:
Attendees are Pre-Screened - Trip Leader will review your background and may contact you before accepting you on the trip.
Maximum Group Size:
10
Maximum No. Guests:
0
Minimum Group Size:
6
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:
0
Number Registered So Far:
9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:
No
Itinerary:
This is a trip for Over 55's!
Start at the parking lot at Lake Louise. There are two parking lots at the Lake. We'll park in the lower one, close to the washroom.
We'll hike the trail to Lake Agnes, then ascend to the White/Niblock col as described in Alan Kane's Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies. From there we'll scramble to the summit of Mt Niblock.
We'll be looking for snow patches which always seem to linger on this route. We'll practice ascending/descending on snow and self-arrest using an ice axe.
We'll descend by the same route - again using snow where it is possible.
Distance about 15 kms. Total elevation gain about 1,260 metres. High point 2976 metres.
Required Items to Bring:
Helmet.
Ice axe.
Summer hiking gear for rain or shine - including warm clothing.
Food and drink.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Gaitors.
Camera.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Start at the parking lot at Lake Louise. There are two parking lots at the Lake. We'll park in the lower one, close to the washroom.
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