This program includes a safety briefing, proper use of equipment, belay school, movement on ice and lots of encouragement.
There are two waterfalls at the site, one is short (7m) and easy, the other tall (15m) & less easy. $140 per person, with group discounts available.
Gear Check List:
- ‘Truckers Special’ Breakfast ~ ‘fuel in the tank’
- Sturdy Winter Boots, ski or snowboard boots
- Water / Thermos of something hot & yummy
- Lunch / Snacks
- Sunglasses or Goggles
- Sunscreen, Lip Goo
- Camera
- Warm Clothing:
- Base Layer = next to skin = long underwear top and bottom
- Mid Layer = insulation = wool or fleece pants & sweater
- Outer Layer = wind protection = shell jacket i.e. nylon, gortex, etc.
- Head = very warm hat!!!!! No pom-poms.
- Hands = light gloves for climbing, belaying and fiddling, over-mitts for between climbs
- Feet = Thick wool or synthetic socks
- Down Jacket / Parka to keep warm between climbs/activities
Cutoff temperature: is generally -25c.
Ice Climbing Boots: We have a limited supply of ice climbing boots. For best fit and comfort, please bring your own skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering or stiff hiking boots.
Transportation: This program does not include transportation (site is ~1hr from Whitehorse), clients and guide are encouraged to organize carpooling.
Directions: from downtown make your way to the Alaska Hwy and head South/East to Jake's Corner (77km); turn rt. on Tagish Rd. (for 1km?), then left on Atlin Rd.; 6km down the Atlin Rd. there is a pull out on the left (look for my blue truck, GMC Canyon). The climbs are 300m to the South East but not easily seen from the parking lot.
Reservation & Payment can be made by phone or email. A credit card # or payment by email-interac / paypal is required to make a reservation.
Equinox Adventure Learning
Box 20822,
Whitehorse YT, Y1A 6N8
Phone: 867-456-7846 or cell 867-334-3725
Email: equinox@northwestel.net.