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ACC Vancouver Section Centennial Camp
Tantalus Range Climbing Camp
Saturday August 5 to Saturday August 12, 2006
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East ridge of Alpha Mountain |
The Tantalus climbing camp is a great opportunity to explore the spectacular granite peaks of the coast range. The Tantalus Range features jagged ridges and tumbling glaciers, and provides a range of climbing objectives for a variety of skill levels.
The camp will be based out of the ACC Vancouver Section’s cabin at Lake Lovelywater (1160m/3800 ft). Routes into the Tantalus Range around the cabin are accessed by rowboat or hiking, with elevation gains of 1500 – 3000 ft.
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| East ridge of Alpha Mountain ACC Summer Camp 2004 © Tony Knight |
Climbing objectives include classic ridge routes such as Mts. Niobe (2010m/6600ft) and Pelops (1980m/6500ft), and Omega Mountain (1860m/ 6100ft). Alpha Mtn. (2305m/7562ft) can be accessed via the east ridge, which is mainly a class 3 climb, with a short class 5 section, or the easier south face. More difficult objectives include Mts. Serratus (2326m/7632 ft) and Dione (2590m/8500ft) with mixed snow and rock routes (mixed class 3/4; some class 5 pitches). These peaks require an overnight camp en route—the new Jim Haberl Hut in the Serratus-Dionne col should be finished by 2006, and climbs can be accessed from there.
Basic mountaineering experience and gear is required. Cost is estimated at $400 (depending on helicopter costs in 2006), and includes: helicopter fly in and out, accommodation, and dinner (participants provide own breakfast and lunch). The Lake Lovelywater cabin provides a comfortable stay, and has sleeping mattresses, wood stove, and gas burners for cooking.
To register: Contact Tony Knight: 604-873-2276;
Your registration will be confirmed on receipt of $200 by February 15,
2006; the remainder is due April 15, 2006.
If you have registered for the camp and for some reason can’t make it, let Tony know as soon as possible. Fees will be reimbursed 80% till May 15; 50% till June 15, and 0 after June 15 (unless a replacement is found by the participant; a waiting list will also be kept).
- Alpine Select, Kevin McLane, Elaho Publishing Corporation, 2001
- A Guide to Climbing and Hiking in Southwestern B.C., Bruce Fairley, 1986
- CAJ 1969, p. 76
- Website: www.bcmc.ca (trip reports)
- Map Sheet: (1:50,000) 92G/14 Cheakamus River
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