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A Week In The Gothics This summer the Edmonton and Rocky Mountain Sections are presenting a week of mountaineering adventure in the Gothics Group. |
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Dates: August 3-10, 2008 Costs: $550 (subject to change) Camp Managers: John Peachell, Tim Jellard Contact: Tim Jellard (780) 437-1564 email: jellard@yahoo.com John Peachell (403) 675-2250 email: johnpeachell@hotmail.com |
DescriptionThe Camp will be based at the Fairy Meadows Hut, nestled in the heart of the Gothics. First and foremost, this is a climbing camp. The area is too glaciated to be of interest to hikers, but has mountaineering opportunities of all ranges of difficulty. The group will be self sufficient. There will be no professional mountain guides and no cooks. Rope leaders will be volunteers from among the participants. The participants will be supplying their own food. It is fly-in camp. The cost of the camp includes helicopter transport. This camp is a joint venture with particpants from both the Rocky Mountain Section and the Edmonton Section.The AreaThe Gothics Group is located north west of Golden BC, and directly west of the Rocky Mountain Trench, at the headwaters of Swan Creek. It is bordered to the west by the lofty peaks of the Adamant Group, and to the south by Palmer Creek. It boasts granite that is reputed to be of excellent quality. It is well suited for hosting a mountaineering camp because of the abundance of accessible mountaineering objectives of all ranges of difficulty. All climbs involve glacier approaches. There are technical routes suitable for small parties and there are moutnaineering ascents suitable for larger groups.
The CampDuring the week, we will be staying at the Bill Putnam/Fairy Meadow hut. This beautiful hut is located at 1980m on a bench above Granite Glacier (GR395350). The hut is well-equipped with two wood stoves, full kitchen with oven, common area and spacious sleeping quarters. The Camp managers are John Peachell (Canmore) and Tim Jellard (Edmonton).
CostsThe camp is being run on a "cost-recovery" basis. This means that the participants must cover the cost of running the camp. It also means that the Alpine Club will not make any profit from holding the camp. The major expense are the helicopter flights. The estimated cost is $550 per person. Certain things may cause the cost to decrease such as being able to share access to the helicopter with another group in the vicinity. Better estimates will be available closer to the start of the trip.RequirementsApplicants will be screened when they sign-up for this camp. The primary requirement is that they are capable of full participation in a safe manner. This entails that they have a certain level of fitness, the proper skills, and basic experience in mountaineering. It is also important that the particpants bring suitable climbing gear and clothing to the camp. For this, please refer to the posted Gear List.RegistrationTo reserve a spot on this camp we require a non-refundable deposit of $150 with your completed application. The remaining balance is due May 1, 2008. We cannot hold a spot for you until we receive both your application form and cheque. This amount is non-refundable, unless another person is found to take the spot. Participants must be members in good standing of the Alpine Club of Canada. Please make cheques payable to ACC-Rocky Mountain Section and send along your completed Application Form to:John Peachell 933 Wilson Way Canmore, AB T1W 2Y9 Follow the links below for more information: ReferencesGuidebook: The Selkirsk North by David P. JonesGuidebook: The Columbia Mountains of Canada - Cental by Laurilla, Putnam, and Whipple Topogrpahical Maps: Mt. Sir Sanford 82/N12 and Sullivan River 82/N13 |
