Marmot Women' Climbing Camp
July 5 - 10, 2009 Cost per person is $1045 + GST |
Are men and women really that different? Perhaps a question better answered in a philosophy class. But there are certain undeniable differences that affect how we, as women, operate in a backcountry setting.
Designed and offered for women exclusively, this unique climbing camp provides an opportunity for women to work on summer leading skills and gain valuable mountaineering experience.
Daily activities will be organized and supervised by a female ACMG guide, however participants will be given the opportunity to plan daily trips, and to lead in the field according to their abilities. Participants will be encouraged to participate in decision making in order to enhance the learning experience.
Using the unparalleled Bugaboos Provincial Park as a backdrop for this year’s camp, we’ll spend the week exploring peaks and glaciated terrain as we look at all elements of mountaineering and how it relates to women specifically. Evenings will be spent in the comforts of the Alpine Club of Canada’s Kain Hut.
Level of Difficulty This camp is designed for women with some mountaineering experience. You must have a good level of fitness carry a 16 – 18kg (35 – 40lb) pack for several hours. Porters will carry the majority of food to the hut, however participants will be expected to share in the carrying of group gear while on the week |
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2009 Planned Itinerary* July 5 – Meet at 9am at the Brisco General Store in Brisco BC;
walk into the Kain Hut. |
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Staff:
ACMG Mountain Guide Kirsten Knetchel |
ACMG Assistant Alpine Guide Lisa Paulson |
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Lisa divides her time between her toddling daughter, private guiding and working for Parks Canada as a Mountain Safety Programs Specialist (mountain rescue and avalanche forecaster) for Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks. She has worked in these specialties for the past 15 years and her work has taken her to Kluane, Auyuittuq, Glacier, Waterton, Jasper, Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks. She has been guiding for the past 10 years on her days off or vacation time from Parks Canada. Lisa has done climbing/expedition trips to Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico, Thailand, Spain, and several trips to the States. Lisa likes the balance guiding provides to her rescue work and likes to see guests/students having an enjoyable time in the mountains. |
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Christina Brodribb has lived in Canmore and been an active member of the ACC for over three years. With the Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC, Christina has been involved as a trip and course participant, trip leader, and was a participant in the ACC/TNF Summer Leadership Course. Christina has been skiing since before she can remember and has been climbing and mountaineering for the last 10 years. |
Other great summer trips offered by the Alpine Club of Canada:
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First
Summits — Summer Mountaineering |
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Marmot
Women's Climbing Camp July 5 - 10, 2009 (6 days) |
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Wapta Traverse July 18 (eve) – 25, 2009 (7 days) |
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Tonquin
Valley Climbing & Hiking Camp September 12 - 19, 2009 |
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Egypt Lake and Mount
Ball : Climbs and Scrambles August 2 - August 8, 2009 (7 days) |
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55+ Summer
Trekking and Climbing Camp July 11 - 18, 2009 (7 days) |
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Mount Sir Sanford August 8 (eve) - August 14, 2009 |
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Under 25 Climbing Camp July 5 - July 9, 2009 |
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In the Footsteps of Conrad
Kain August 15 - 22, 2009 |
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The North Face Leadership
Training August 8 - August 15, 2009 |
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Tantalus
Range Climbing Camp August 23 - 29, 2009 |
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Valhallas
Climbing Adventure August 22 - 29, 2009 |
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