Etherington / Fitzsimmons - Sat, Aug 1 2009

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Etherington / Fitzsimmons (8/1/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Fitzsimmons Trailhead

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 1 2009 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 31 2009 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3-5 hours riding time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mike S
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

8 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will be starting at the Fitzsimmons trail head which is 2.8 km's north of Highwood Junction. (Intersection of Hwy 40, Hwy 541, and SR 940) This ride is 27 km’s and not difficult technically – mostly smoother double track. We will be not be going at a fast pace, but please be sure you are capable of riding 27 km’s with +/- 400 m elevation gain. This loop ride starts with a few km’s of pavement and then on gravel of SR940 to the Etherington campground. From there on we are on double track and some singletrack. The views improve as we ride west, then north and drop down to Baril Creek. North of Baril creek we are near the base of Mt Armstrong and there is a great view also towards Fording River Pass. On to Fitzsimmons creek where another fast (if you like) downhill awaits. Note: The end of this ride usually involves crossing the Highwood River - It is wide there and an easy crossing at this time. There is an alternate route that avoids the crossing if the water did happen to be too high. As the river is right at the end of the trip, bring some old shoes for the river crossing. We can throw them across to the other side before we start out. That way we can change into the old shoes for the river crossing and keep your cycling shoes dry.

Required Items to Bring:
Mountain bike - in GOOD WORKING CONDITION Helmet - No exceptions! Plenty of water! Food for lunch and any other energy food/snacks Good Attitude!

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Old shoes for the river crossing Tools First aid kit Chocolate

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will be starting at the Fitzsimmons trail head which is on Hwy 40, 2.8 km's north of Highwood Junction. (Intersection of Hwy 40, Hwy 541, and SR 940)Also known as Highwood House.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

250Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $75.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 2024). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
*Note: Please sign up only if you are prepared to complete the entire event. Due to weather, trail conditions, and other circumstances any event can take longer than planned. It is unfair to the other participants if you need to be back early and someone else has to cut their ride short because of that.