Tonquin Valley Climbing and Hiking Camp
| Dates & Price September 12 (eve) - September 19, 2009 Cost per person is $1695 + GST |
The Tonquin Valley offers unparalleled opportunities for hikers and climbers to explore a breathtakingly beautiful area. This is a must-see place, one of the most spectacular settings in the Rockies.
This combination climbing and hiking camp will provide something for everyone, and give you a chance to discover the best of the Tonquin Valley. Based out of the comforts of the Alpine Club of Canada’s Wates-Gibson Hut, hikers and climbers will be in the ideal location to explore this stunning area.
Hikers will spend their days exploring the wonders of Eremite Valley, Amethyst Lakes, Tonquin Hill, and Fraser and Maccarib Passes. Climbers will love the solid quartzite and glaciers. Potential climbing ascents include Thunder Bolt, MacDonnel, Paragon, Outpost/Memorial, Angle and Clithroe Peaks.
At the end of the day, the hikers and climbers will regroup in the comforts of this cozy historic hut in this remarkable setting and share our exciting experiences of the day.
Level of Difficulty For climbers - this camp is designed for climbers with some mountaineering experience, good rope-handling skills, some experience traveling on glaciers, and exposed fifth-class terrain. You must have an excellent level of fitness and be able to carry up to a 22kg (50lb) pack for several hours. For hikers - This camp is designed for those with little or no previous hiking or mountain experience and will help you get started or build your confidence. You must have a good level of fitness and be willing to carry up to a 16 – 18kg (35 – 40lb) pack for several hours for the day we walk into and out of the Wates Gibson Hut. |
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2009 Planned Itinerary* September 12 (eve) – meet in Jasper at 8:00pm at <<location
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Staff:
ACMG Mountain Guide Peter Amann |
ACMG Hiking Guide Alison Cardinal |
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Peter has worked as a Mountain Guide in many ranges throughout western Canada. He routinely works in many of the camps for the Alpine Club of Canada, including 19 years in the General Mountaineering camps and has been one of the instructors for the North Face winter leadership course for 6 years. He also works with training the Canadian Military's Search and Rescue Technicians, and had worked as the Avalanche Forecaster at Marmot Basin for 18 years. Peter has taught both Rock and Mountaineering courses for 24 years, and guided many private ski touring and climbing parties. Peter presently works as lead guide for Robson Helimagic out of Valemount, teaches AST Avalanche courses and guides ski touring in the winter months |
Alison moved to Canmore three years ago from Northern Ireland, and has spent a lot of time hillwalking in the rain in Scotland as well as climbing and skiing in Chamonix, the Dolomites, the Pyrenees and Kenya. She is a certified backpacking guide through the ACMG, and also an active trip leader with the Rocky Mountain Section. |
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