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Women's* Beginner Mountaineering Plus

Join our mountain guide, scientist and artist in a multi-faceted exploration of our mountains while helping us raise funds for our youth expeditions!

septembre 3, 2026 au septembre 6, 2026 Bow Hut
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Détails

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Description du voyage

In order to be viable the program needs 4 people registered by July 31st.

 This unique program is organized by Girls* on Ice Canada. Immerse yourself in a captivating four-day experience in the alpine environment surrounding Bow Hut, located in the stunning Banff National Park. During this adventure, you will not only learn essential mountaineering skills but also explore the landscape through the lenses of art and science, all while connecting with a group of inspiring women*. 

Our program offers mountaineering training, enriched with art lessons and scientific insights. You will not only acquire practical skills for navigating mountains but also gain a deeper understanding of their beauty and significance through the expertise of our professional guides, artists, and scientists. It's a unique opportunity to nourish your inner scientist and artist, embracing a holistic perspective on the mountains.

By participating in our Women* on Ice Camp, you will directly contribute to our remarkable youth expeditions, which are inclusive of all genders and provide tuition-free opportunities. Your involvement in this program supports the next generation's exploration of the mountains, empowering them to discover their own potential through the fusion of art, science, and exploration.

Join us on this unforgettable journey and make a difference in the lives of young adventurers, while embarking on an incredible exploration of our majestic mountains.

Description of the fundraising plan and price for the program:

All proceeds from our Women* on Ice Camp go to fund our unique, tuition-free, gender-inclusive youth expeditions. The base rate cost for the Women* on Ice program is $1,999. If you have the means to contribute more or organize a fundraising campaign in your community, we would truly appreciate it! This is not a requirement though, we are happy to welcome you to our program at the base rate.

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Experience level: No mountaineering, science or art experience needed - just curiosity and keenness to experience the mountains.

What’s included:

  • Accommodation at the scenic ACC Bow hut
  • Delicious food catered by Peak Eats
  • Instruction from ACMG certified female Mountain and Apprentice Guides
  • Professional Scientist and Artist

What’s not included:

  • Transportation to the trailhead, We invite you to contact other group participants to carpool!
  • Gear- we will send you a gear list. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything, we’ll lend you what you need.

Still have questions? Email Tara at adultexpeditions.canada@girlsonice.org

Itinéraire

The glacier and surrounding peaks will be our classroom for the duration of this course. During the day, build your skills and learn about the mountain environment. In the evening, share stories and lessons with your fellow mountaineers while relaxing in the comfortable Bow Hut.

Day 1: We meet at the trailhead, and after introductions and a gear check, we hike into Bow hut. While we hike and discover the sceneries, we will take the opportunities to get to know our team and start discussing our physical environment! The hike takes between 4-6 hours, with a distance of 7km and 400m elevation gain.

Day 2-3: After building the skills to get on the ice, we head and explore the Wapta Icefield. Both days will be filled with a mix of glacier travel, art sessions and science lessons.

Day 4: A morning of reflection activities and putting our new knowledge in perspective before we hike back down. We aim to be back at the trailhead late afternoon.

 

Topics include:
Flexibility is built into the program structure to accommodate weather and the conditions of the glacier, but also specific interests of the participants. Here is a sample of the topics and activities you can expect during the expedition:

  • Snow School: Movement on snow – Use of Ice Axe – Self Arrests
  • Ice School: Walking with Crampons
  • Glacier Safety: Glacier Morphology – Choosing a Safe Route – Rope Use for Glaciers – Crevasse Rescue
  • Sketching and watercolor lessons
  • Observing the landscape through art and science
  • Glacier 101: How glaciers forms, how they melt
  • Retreating glaciers and water resources
  • Leadership activities

Lieu

Bow Hut

Bow Hut is one of the most popular and well-situated alpine huts in the Canadian Rockies, especially for mountaineers looking to explore the Wapta Icefield. The hut sits in a broad alpine basin beneath the eastern slopes of Mount Gordon and Mount Olive, providing a prime staging point for access to the surrounding peaks and expansive glacier terrain.

Nous vendons l'assurance voyage Tugo®, adaptée aux aventures du CAC comme aux voyages personnels.

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Dangers de l'aventure

  • Autres risques:

    Les risques peuvent inclure, sans s'y limiter : Glissades, trébuchements et chutes, tant à l'extérieur qu'à l'intérieur. Conditions météorologiques changeantes, y compris, sans s'y limiter, les vents violents, la foudre et les feux de forêt. Effets de la haute altitude, y compris l'œdème pulmonaire et l'œdème cérébral. Maladies infectieuses contractées par des virus, bactéries, parasites et champignons, qui peuvent se transmettre par contact direct ou indirect. Défaillance de l'équipement. Avertissements ou instructions incomplets. Premiers soins négligents. Négligence d'autres personnes, y compris le coordonnateur de la sortie et les autres participants.
  • Terrain non contrôlé:

    Les risques peuvent inclure, sans s'y limiter : Le terrain est non contrôlé, non balisé et non inspecté, et peut comprendre : corniches, crevasses, falaises, arbres, puits d'arbre, chablis forestiers et souches, ruisseaux, roches et blocs, trous et dépressions sous la surface de la neige, conditions de neige variables et difficiles, terrain de marche variable et difficile, chemins de chenillette et talus, clôtures et autres structures artificielles, enfouissement dans la neige, impact ou collision avec d'autres personnes, véhicules ou objets, variations extrêmes des sentiers ou du terrain, rencontres avec des animaux domestiques ou sauvages, perte d'équilibre ou de contrôle, glissades, trébuchements et chutes, ainsi que le fait de se perdre ou d'être séparé de son groupe.
  • Chutes de pierres:

    Les risques peuvent inclure, sans s'y limiter : Les chutes de pierres peuvent être causées par des forces naturelles ou par des personnes qui circulent dans le terrain (p. ex. escalade/varappe/randonnée).
  • Chutes et assurage:

    Les risques peuvent inclure, sans s'y limiter : L'escalade de rocher présente le risque de chuter de la paroi, ce qui peut faire heurter au grimpeur la paroi ou le sol et entraîner des blessures ou la mort. Le risque de défaillance de l'assurage est également présent, ce qui peut contribuer au risque d'une chute au sol. La défaillance de l'équipement constitue aussi un risque, y compris l'équipement associé à l'escalade, à la descente en rappel et à l'assurage.
  • Communication, secours et traitement médical:

    Les risques peuvent inclure, sans s'y limiter : La communication peut être difficile et, en cas d'accident, les secours et les traitements peuvent ne pas être disponibles. Les intempéries peuvent aussi retarder l'arrivée des traitements et le transport hors du terrain. Si une blessure survient dans un terrain difficile, le déplacement vers un point d'évacuation peut être lent.
  • Blessures corporelles:

    Les risques peuvent inclure, sans s'y limiter : Les blessures corporelles comprennent : entorses, foulures, choc, stress, nausées, intoxications alimentaires, diarrhée, brûlures, coupures, éraflures, fractures ou os brisés, empalement, noyade, hypothermie, perte de membres, gelures, coup de chaleur, coup de soleil, déshydratation, maladie, lésions des tissus mous, blessures au cou, à la tête et au cerveau, paralysie, blessures psychologiques, et autres blessures corporelles.
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