Climb, Dine and Soak in Banff - Sat, Mar 12 2011

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Climb, Dine and Soak in Banff (3/12/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Climb

Event Location:

Sally Borden Recreation Centre - Banff Centre

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 12 2011 1:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 11:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 11 2011 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours plus driving

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

***Climb at the Sally Borden Climbing Gym***

Interested in a change from your usual climbing gym? Come and spend a day in Banff, climbing new indoor routes, enjoying a soak at the hot springs and dining on Japanese. All climbing levels welcome - there'll be something for everyone!

We'll carpool to the Banff Centre, where we'll go and climb at the Sally Borden Recreation Centre. http://www.banffcentre.ca/sbb/climbing/ Once our arms have had enough (2 - 3 hrs), we'll head up to the hot springs for a soak, before stopping to have some food (and wake up our drivers!) at Sukiyaki House (Japanese - both cooked and sushi available).

Belay Test

In order to gain entry to the gym, you will need to pass a belay test. This belay test must be done at this particular gym; tests at other gyms will not be honored.

The belay test requires technical knowledge of climbing basics. It is a TEST of your grasp of this knowledge and is not something that you can fake, "wing", or hope for the best on if you have not climbed or have not climbed in a long time: you will not pass. Please note that club members are not permitted to provide instruction.

The solution: if you are new to climbing or need a refresher, go to any climbing gym in the city and they can provide a basic lesson to get you started. Feel free to join us after you've made this initial step!

Required Items to Bring:
Money for admissions:
*$10 climbing gym, $6.35 hot springs
Money for lunch / snacks
Swimsuit / towel
Climbing and Street clothes
Harness
Belay device
Climbing shoes
*Note that all climbing gear can be rented on site; see website for rental prices:
http://www.banffcentre.ca/sbb/climbing/rates.asp
Towels may also be rented at hot springs ($2)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Water bottle
Camera
Snacks
Shampoo etc. for post-hotsprings

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Depart Calgary via Hwy 1. Take first exit into Banff Townsite. Travel through Banff on Banff Ave. to last intersection prior to crossing the bridge - turn left. Continue up the road, following signs to the Banff Centre. Turn left on St. Julien Road. Turn right on Tunnel Mountain Rd. See attached map of Banff Centre to locate the Sally Borden Fitness Centre, and the nearest parking facilities. We'll re-group at the entrance.http://www.banffcentre.ca/about/directions-maps/images/getting_around_map_2011.pdf

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Km

Carpool Departure Time:

11:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $79.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Sunday, May 10, 2026). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: