Tricouni North Ridge

June 14th 2026

Event Details

  • Date: –
  • Spots: 4
  • Member Cost: Free
  • Destination: Tricouni
  • Categories:
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Attendee Screening: Attendees are Pre-Screened - The Trip Leader will review your background and contact you before accepting you on the trip. You will get a confirmation that your sign-up is pending right away.
    That doesn't mean that you are confirmed to go on the trip yet. If you are accepted, you should receive an email from the coordinator to confirm your sign-up and coordinate the trip's details.

Description

Tricouni North Ridge. Beautiful and exposed arete climb.

AD, mid 5th. All participants should be confident leaders up to 5.6 (trad) rock, and confident on steep and exposed snow. Moderate, but steady pace. Bonus points if you have a vehicle and skills to drive to the trailhead (1360m). My car can make it to 1040m. 10km or 15km (depending on parking), elevation gain – 762m or 1080m.

Mandatory gear: Harness, crampons, ice axe, helmet, headlight, sunglasses, enough food and clothing to survive out there in a case of emergency. Rock and snow protection will be discussed between the participants.

Questions for applicants: Do you lead up to 5.6 trad? Do you have experience in steep snow travel? If we haven’t met, please, describe your experience with similar objectives.

Rockfall and Icefall

What are the Risks

Rockfall and icefall can be caused by natural forces or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking)

Avalanche

What are the Risks

Avalanches can occur in the terrain you will be entering| Caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (skiing/snowboarding)| Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.

Communication and Rescue

What are the Risks

Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident, rescue and treatment may not be available| Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field

If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow| Terrain
What are the Risks

Cornices | Crevasses | Trees, tree wells, and tree stumps | Cliffs | Creeks | Rocks and Boulders |Holes and depressions below the snow surface| Variable and difficult snow conditions |Snowcat roads and road ranks | Fences and other man-made structures | Impact or collision with other persons, vehicles or objects | Encounters with domestic or wild animals | Loss of balance or control | Becoming lost or separated from the group | Slips, trips, and falls|

General Hazards

What are the Risks

Slips trips and falls indoor or outdoor| Equipment failure| Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact| Negligence of other persons, including other guests| Negligent first aid| Negligence of the guide Including failure to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from, or warn you of risk,

dangers, hazards, on participating in ACC activities| Falls and Belaying
What are the Risks

Mountaineering and ice climbing present the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or ground which can lead to injury or death| The risk of a belay failure is also present which can contribute to a ground fall.

 

 

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