Old Goat Mountain (II 5.3) - Sat, Sep 12 2009

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The Basics:
Event Type:		Alpine
Event Location:		Near Spray Lakes Reservoir
Date(s) & Time:		Sat, Sep 12 2009  7:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off:		Thu, Sep 10 2009 6:00:00 PM
Event Duration:		12-14 hours plus driving time
Difficulty Rating:		D2: D2 - See Conversion Chart
Trip Leader(s):		Mike W 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:		6
Maximum No. Guests:		0
Minimum Group Size:		3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		0
Number Registered So Far:		6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No
Itinerary:
Specs: 13.6km, 1400m cumulative elevation gain, sunrise 0700, sunset 2000 References: "An Ascent of the East Ridge of Old Goat Mountain" by Rick Collier at http://www.bivouac.com/TripPg.asp?TripId=6274. Page 211 in "More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies" by Andrew Nugara. Description: Old Goat Mountain is rated by Nugara as a "climbers' scramble", which typically means 4th class with some low 5th class climbing up to about 5.3. The difficult section is the last 450m from the col above Old Goat Glacier to the summit. We'll most likely be short-roping this section and may have to do a few rappels on the way down. Instead of reaching the aforementioned col as described in the above references, we'll reach the col via the Old Goat Glacier hiking trail and the glacier itself. This should be a more interesting but somewhat longer approach. The photo shows the glacier and col at the lower left, with the E ridge rising to the right of the col. Because of limited daylight hours, participants must be able to climb quickly and confidently UP AND DOWN on exposed terrain up to 5.3. NOTE: I have not done this route before.
Required Items to Bring: Headlamp Rock helmet, ice axe, crampons Climbing harness, rappel device, ice screw, pulley, 2 locking carabiners, 2 snap carabiners, 2 long slings or cordelettes, 2 prussik cords, 1 120cm sewn sling or daisy chain Recommended Items to Bring:
How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):		220Km
Carpool Departure Time:		6:00 AM
Carpool Location:		Log in for location
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Carpool Cost:		Please make a contribution towards the cost of gas and maintenance to your carpool driver.
Notes:
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!