ACC Ottawa Rockfest 2019  

Ready to bring your indoor top-rope game to the outdoors? Trying to climb harder routes but you've plateaued? We've got your back! This event is appropriate for all climbers who are at a minimum comfortable belaying. Apart from all the learning opportunities, you are also welcome to climb independently. 
Saturday features a variety of climbing events and clinics (see description below). At the end of the day we're hosting a BBQ dinner for all participants – even if you were out climbing independently. You'll never have tasted burgers so scrumptious as after a full day on the rock, and you won't want to miss the fun and games we have in store. Get ready to make some great memories with your fellow climbers and to meet and socialize with ACC members you might not know (yet!) and to hear the best climbing stories of the year. You'll want to stay over Saturday night - Sunday features even more climbing.

Want to climb independently but aren't familiar with the area? Montagne d'Argent (mostly single-pitch) and nearby Lac Gervais (up to 4 pitches) feature immaculate granite sport and trad routes. If you'd like someone to show you around the crags, let us know.

*** REGISTRATION INFORMATION - MUST READ! ***

• Rockfest Registration fot the weekend is $20 - for all attendees 19 years and older and includes climbing events on Saturday and Sunday and the BBQ on Saturday evening.
• Rockfest Registration for the weekend is $10 - for youth 14 to 18 years of age and includes climbing events on Saturday and Sunday and the BBQ on Saturday evening.
• Registration is open to ACC members (all Sections). Note: your membership will be verified at registration.
• REGISTRATION and PRE-PAYMENT is MANDATORY for the weekend/BBQ and all events & clinics. Registration must be done online and INDIVIDUALLY for everyone 14 years and older. 
• Please use e-transfer to pay for your registration (Details on the registration page). Your registration is not complete until we receive your e-transfer.
• Parents & Kids Attending Full Event - there is no registration fee for kids 13 years and younger (includes BBQ). Parents MUST register INDIVIDUALLY for the event and MUST register their kids ONLY by email  climbingcommittee@.ca  (We need to know how many kids are attending.)
• Montagne d'Argent has a daily access fee of $10 for ages 14+ if you are NOT an ACC Laurentian member. This fee includes climbing that day AND camping that night. If you are an ACC Laurentian member, you can climb and camp for free. If you're staying for the weekend, we suggest adding the $24 ACC Laurentian Additional Section membership to your existing ACC membership. Click here to access the ACC Membership Page  (Your ACC Laurentian membership will be verified.)
• Clinic and event details are listed below. Check the timing, prerequisites, and minimum requirements BEFORE registering.
• Register early because clinics are first-come first-served and they're going to fill up fast!

Sat All Day - Top-Rope Climbing - Fee: Free - Low-key, fun top-roping (5.fun to 5.9). Open to all participants of all skill levels who are comfortable belaying. Event leaders: ACC Volunteers

Sat All Day - Sport Climbing - Fee: Free - Sport lead climbing. Climbers should bring their own gear (quickdraws, anchor kits) and know how to lead belay. Event leaders: ACC Volunteers

Sat AM - Crack Climbing Clinic - Fee: $30 - Many traditional routes follow natural crack systems. Learn and practice techniques like hand and foot jams, finger locks, and lay backs. This clinic is appropriate for intermediate climbers who want to focus on the specialized techniques required for climbing cracks. Clinic leader: Rob Chisnall

Sat AM - Trad Anchors Clinic - Fee: $20 - Review of what makes a good anchor, followed by lots of hands-on problems that will have participants honing their trad anchors craft. Problems might include tricky spots to build anchors, or building an anchor in a particular place with a specific/limited set of gear etc. This clinic is for climbers who have already taken the club's Trad course, or have relevant experience leading trad. Participants are expected to bring their own trad rack. Clinic leaders: ACC Volunteers

Sat All Day - Intermediate Climbing Technique Clinic - Fee: $30 - Review of fundamental techniques of body positioning, conserving energy, and other tips and tricks to add a few grades for your climbing. There will be lots of hands-on practice and coaching throughout the day. This clinic is for novice climbers or anyone looking to improve their climbing skills. Clinic leaders: ACC Volunteers

Sat PM - Climbing Self-Rescue Clinic - Fee: $30 - Your partner is hanging on the rope and unresponsive - what do you do? This clinic will review the required gear and core techniques for self-rescue. This clinic is for any climbers who know how to belay. Clinic leader: Rob Chisnall

Sun All Day - Top-Rope Climbing - Fee: Free - MORE low-key, fun top-rope climbing. We will visit one or two different crags and climb on a variety of routes (5.fun to 5.9). Open to all participants of all skill levels who are comfortable belaying. Event leaders: ACC Volunteers

Sun All Day - Sport Climbing - Fee: Free - Sport lead climbing. Climbers should bring their own gear (quickdraws, anchor kits) and know how to lead belay. Event leaders: ACC Volunteers

Registration Closes Monday September 16

Note: No Refunds. Substitutions Allowed - Registrant responsible for finding a replacement

In the unlikely case that this event must be cancelled, a full refund will be issued,