Video: Alpine Preparation – When To Travel and What’s Open?
It's almost summer alpine season in Canada, so be prepared before you head out
In this video from UK Climbing, Rebecca Coles details when best to plan your alpine trip. Seasons play a crucial part in deciding the ideal time for your objectives, and it’s important to think about the amount of snow, what will be open in terms of lifts, huts, winter rooms and valley infrastructure, and then plan accordingly.
Coles explains what you will need in terms of kit for alpine huts and winter rooms, and how to reduce the cost. While she’s talking about alpinism in Europe, many of her tips apply to Canada, including seasons and hut beta. To book a hut in the Rockies, contact the Alpine Club of Canada.
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