Organizer: Cory Roffey and Tharun Bangera

Activity Type: Rock Climbing (Single Pitch - Sport and Trad)
Difficulty Rating: Beginner, Intermediate

Itinerary: Meet at the Trailhead of the Approach to the Whirlpool Crag in Nordegg. Climb. Hang Out at the Crag. Do cool stuff.

This is an all abilities level trip. With routes that have a range of grades from 5.6 - 5.10d.  There are also some mixed and gear routes for those who want to bring their trad gear!

https://www.davidthompsonclimbing.org/2022/07/whirlpool-ridge-crag-overview/ 

The Plan…

Sat, May 11, 2024: Meet at Whirlpool Crag turnout at 8:30am (52.00719, -116.4591)

The plan is to head up into Whirlpool and climb for the day. I will be free camping at Paradise River Lands on Friday night and anyone is welcome to join (it is just a 5 min drive from the meeting place in the AM).

If you have any questions, reach out via email roffeyc@gmail.com 

About a week out, we will create a Whatsapp group to chat and work out details.

Prerequisites / Courses Required: Need to be able to safely top rope belay. If we haven't met you, please contact us with the name of the gym you have your belay check with.

Required items to bring: Climbing Harness, Helmet, Belay Device, Shoes, Water, Lunch, Snacks, and any other climbing gear you wish to bring. 

As per club guidelines, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations, meals and transportation (we can discuss carpooling in the chat).

Please refer to the GMMC Policies regarding Animals, Carpooling, Accommodation, and Cancellation.