In The Footsteps of Conrad Kain :: Alpine Club of Canada Mountain Activities

In The Footsteps of Conrad Kain

     Dates & Price
     August 15 - August 21, 2009
     Cost per person is $2195 + GST

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the incomparable and inspirational Conrad Kain’s arrival in Canada , we are offering this unique step back in time.

For this one-of-a-kind camp we will be retracing some of his most notable first ascents, including the east ridge of Edith Cavell in Jasper, the Kain route on Mount Louis in Banff, and the Kain route on Bugaboo Spire in the Bugaboos. From the list of more than 60 first ascents to Kain’s credit, these are the most classic routes that have been favourites to climbers for the past century.

To round out the experience, two evenings have been set aside for fireside chats about the life and times of Conrad Kain by two notable mountaineering historians – Chic Scott and Zac Robinson.

In 1909, Conrad Kain – the first professional guide ever hired by the Alpine Club of Canada - set off a tidal wave of first ascents in the Canadian Rockies. This is your chance to walk in the footsteps of a legend!

Level of Difficulty

This camp is designed for those with substantial mountaineering experience, solid rope-handling skills, considerable experience traveling on glaciers, mixed snow and rock, and exposed fifth-class terrain. You must have an excellent level of fitness and be able to carry up to a 18kg (40lb) pack for several hours.

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Photo: © Whyte Museum

2009 Planned Itinerary*

August 15 – Meet at the Edith Cavell Hostel in Jasper at 9:00am. Afternoon spent cragging in Hidden Valley. Stay at Edith Cavell Hostel.
August 16 – East Ridge of Edith Cavell. Stay at Edith Cavell Hostel.
August 17 – Day off to drive to Canmore. Dinner and stay at the ACC Clubhouse. Special evening speaker: "Fireside chat" with Chic Scott. Stay at the ACC Clubhouse.
August 18 – Kain Route on Mount Louis. Stay at the ACC Clubhouse.
August 19 – Hike into the Kain Hut in the Bugaboos. Special evening speaker: Dr. Zac Robinson. Stay at the Kain Hut
August 20 – Kain Route on Bugaboo Spire. Stay at the Kain Hut.
August 21 – Weather day for Bugaboo Spire or opportunity to do another peak then hike back out of the park.
*subject to change

Included

Guiding throughout the camp
Accommodation at the Edith Cavell Hostel, Canmore CLubhouse and Kain Hut during the camp.
All meals while staying at the huts.
All group gear

Not Included

Transportation (participants will be expected to use their own vehicles to carpool)
Breakfast on August 15th
Dinner on August 21st
Accommodation on August 14th or August 21st
Personal gear (see equipment list)

Staff:

ACMG Mountain Guide Conrad Janzen		ACMG Assitant Alpine Guide - TBD

Conrad Janzen – shown here sitting atop Bugaboo Spire - arrived in Canmore AB for a mountaineering course in 1994 and got completely hooked on all forms of mountain adventures. After completing a Kinesiology degree at the University of Calgary, he moved back to the mountains and began guiding, climbing and skiing full time. Conrad feels fortunate that he has been able to explore many different places in North America as a result of this path - from a start leading trips on the West Coast Trail, to guiding canoeing in Minnesota and the North West Territories, to more recently guiding climbing and skiing trips throughout the mountain ranges of B.C., Alberta and up north into the St. Elias. Some highlights for him have been guiding more remote ski traverses, and a recent trip up Mt. Logan in the Yukon. Conrad’s perfect world includes an endless winter, a whole bunch of maps and food, and a pair of skis - this would make him about as happy as you can imagine!

Camp Manager Zac Robinson

Dr. Zac Robinson is a mountaineering historian who currently taught in the Faculty of Physical Education and recreation at the University of Alberta. On all of the summer and winter camps that Zac has camp managed for the ACC in the past 5 years, participants have benefited immeasurably from his experience, love of the mountains, and winning attitude.

Other great summer trips offered by the Alpine Club of Canada:

Getting Started:		Moderate:
	First Summits — Summer Mountaineering July 1 (eve) - July 5, 2009 (4 days)		Marmot Women's Climbing Camp July 5 - 10, 2009 (6 days)
	Wapta Traverse July 18 (eve) – 25, 2009 (7 days)		Tonquin Valley Climbing & Hiking Camp September 12 - 19, 2009
	Egypt Lake and Mount Ball : Climbs and Scrambles August 2 - August 8, 2009 (7 days)		55+ Summer Trekking and Climbing Camp July 11 - 18, 2009 (7 days)

Advanced:		Special:
	Mount Sir Sanford August 8 (eve) - August 14, 2009		Under 25 Climbing Camp July 5 - July 9, 2009
	In the Footsteps of Conrad Kain August 15 - 22, 2009		The North Face Leadership Training August 8 - August 15, 2009
	Tantalus Range Climbing Camp August 23 - 29, 2009
	Valhallas Climbing Adventure August 22 - 29, 2009

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