Archive for February, 2019

  • Family Day weekend from Peyto Hut

    Back before the snow even hit the autumn ground, Brad Duska was busy organizing a Family Day long weekend at…

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  • A Practical Ice Training Tower at Home

    I’ve heard of a few people from time to time who considered putting up some kind of tower at their…

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  • GRIZZLY SKI TOUR- WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?

      It was supposed to have been just a ‘gentle ski tour’ in Kananaskis on Feb 18, 2019 but little…

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  • Tech Tips on 4WD Hauling: Pt. 1

    Tech Tips in 4-Wheeling Part 1: Lines and Devices for Hauling Well we’re well in to winter again and I’ve…

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  • BITS w.end March 16-17

    Your ACC Ski Chair is looking for volunteers!   Kate Snedeker has posted a BITS weekend March 16 and 17. …

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  • Gap Peak Scrambling Accident

    A couple of weeks ago, one of our member and trip leader was involved in a serious scrambling accident in…

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  • ACC Access and Environment – Events

    CPAWS is hosting an Outdoor Recreation Event on February 12 @ 530 @ Last Best Brewing. ACC Calgary Section, along…

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  • Ice Review 2019

    We ran Ice Review this year out of the Nordegg Hostel. This was sad news for those who love winter…

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  • Gap Peak Scrambling Incident

    Gap Peak Scrambling Incident  January 26, 2019 Ealaine West and I decided to take advantage of the unusually warm January…

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  • Reboring Old Ice Screw Holes

    It’s tempting. You’re mid-pitch, wanting to save time and energy, and eyeing that nicely bored-out hole located conveniently at your…

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