Ziplining rock adventure

Can you imagine yourself climbing the Khumba Icefall on Mount Everest? Luckily, you don't have to go to Nepal for some excellent ice climbing. Only an hour from Toronto, you'll find some of the most astounding ice in southern Ontario. Hack your way up an icefall with ice axes and dig your crampons into the blue ice. On this course you will learn to tie into the rope, belay, proper uses of crampons and ice axes, and ice climbing technique. No experience is necessary for this beginner program.

Time, Location and Itinerary

Meeting time is 10:00 am. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early.

Location is Tiffany Falls in Ancaster, Ontario (major cross streets are Wilson St. and Rousseaux). You will see the ONE AXE vehicle parked on the right side of the pull out. Depending on weather, the course may be available in Elora, Ontario or up in Rosseau, Ontario (near Huntsville).

General Itinerary (may vary depending on group size, speed and promptness).

10:00 a.m. – Instructors meet you at the designated ONE AXE vehicle. Participants are required to sign waivers.
10:05 a.m. – Participants are given harnesses, helmets, boots, crampons and axes.
10:30 a.m. – Participants are escorted to the frozen waterfall.
12:00 p.m. – Break for lunch and perhaps return to cars to warm up.
12:30 p.m. – Continue to climb routes and increase technique.
3:30 p.m. – Last climb
4:00 p.m. – Return to parked vehicles.

Clothing, Equipment and Meals
We provide all the technical equipment such as helmets, harnesses, boots, crampons, axes and other required gear. Wear weather-appropriate clothing. Remember that you will be outside all day and standing around belaying. A down jacket for when you belay and a lighter insulated jacket for when you climb are recommended. Quick dry clothing (polyester or nylon) is recommended. The best system is to layer your clothing. Make sure to wear clothing you are not worried about getting dirty or ripped. It is recommended that you wear a waterproof jacket and pants over your warm clothing because the ice will become wet as the day warms up. Bring at least two pairs of gloves or mitts because they will get wet. It is also a good idea to bring extra warm clothing and leave it in your car in case you need it. Hiking boots or plastic boots are appropriate for the day. Pack water, a hot beverage in your thermos and your lunch in a small backpack.
Waiver
The guides in charge of this program operate with your safety in mind. However, ice climbing entails a certain degree of danger. Before signing up for the program, you must understand that you assume all responsibility. You will be required to sign a liability waiver before starting the program. If you don't comply with safety guidelines, the guides will have the right to suspend your participation in the program without compensation. Please see your physician if you have any medical problems.

Payment and Cancellation
Payment is due in full at the time of reservation. If you cancel your reservation after you have paid, no refund will be issued. However, you can transfer your reservation to another person within one week of the trip departure date. The administrative cost for this is $25 per person.

Weather
The program will only be cancelled if weather conditions are dangerous. Unless you receive a phone call cancelling the program, assume the course will run rain or shine.