Paradise Valley/Lake Annette/Giant Steps-Casual Pace - Sun, Aug 9 2009

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Paradise Valley/Lake Annette/Giant Steps-Casual Pace (8/9/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Lake Louise

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 9 2009 10:10 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 8 2009 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~6 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Elevation Gain: ~400m
Distance: ~20km return

Proper hiking footwear, sorry no runners or jeans.

Hiking through Paradise Valley is as awe inspiring as an alpine ramble.Pure wonder is what you're likely to feel on most of this trip-your mind grasping at enormity, trying to fathom nature's magnificence looming above you.

Our hike will follow the Paradise Creek Trail, crossing the creek several times enroute to the Lake. Because of the recent rain, please plan for possible mud on the trail. We will then continue to Horseshoe Meadows and then take a detour to Giant Steps before we head back.

NOTE: Your coordinator has not done this one before, so please allow time and patience for unforeseen circumstances.

PACE:Please note that this is not a speed deamon's hike(getting to the top in record time) nor is it for slowpokes, we will be hiking at a casual pace. If you're not sure about a hike, please always feel free to contact the coordinator and remember to always hike within your ability in order to be able to keep up with the group. If you're use to "slowpoke pace hikes" then this hike is Not for you, the PACE will be too quick for you.-.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking footwear
Bag for dirty muddy boots
Park pass or some $ to help defray the cost of using someone's park pass.
Change to pay your driver
Lunch
Water-2L minimum...MORE if hot weather
Rain jacket
Warm clothes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Bear-whistle &/or bear-spray &/or air horn. No bear bells.
First-aid kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west to Lake Louise. Follow Lake Louise Drive 3km to the Moraine Lake Road. Turn left and follow this road 2.3km to the Paradise Creek Trail head located in the forest on the right hand side of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

380Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $114.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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: