Snow Peak -Casual Pace - Sat, Sep 5 2009

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Snow Peak -Casual Pace (9/5/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Scramble

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 5 2009 9:55 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:55 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 4 2009 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~6-8 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 18.8km return(as per GPS)
Elevation gain: 895m(as per GPS)
Hiking footwear required, sorry no runners/golf shoes or jeans.(: thanks

This adventurous outing takes you through forest, meadows, and a rocky ridge. At the end of the hike to Burstall Pass we'll see this little mountain which is a good easy scramble. We will ascend the southeast ridge of Snow Peak. The ridge is a steep off trail hike, and is classed as a (very) EASY scramble(this is only rated difficult because of the distance and elevation).

From the summit you have an excellent view of the west side of Mount Birdwood and the route on Mount Smuts. Mount Assinaboine is to the north-west. Note that the trail up to Burstall Pass does pass through the Burstall Lakes which can by marshy and wet so feel free to bring sandals or something similar to cross should there be a wet crossing on the trail. ***This peak is ideal for hikers looking for a little more challenge and scramblers looking for a non-technical ascent.***

PACE:Please note that this is not a speed demon's hike(getting to the top in record time) nor is it for very 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 have not hiked Before or Recently hiked with 650M+, it is highly recommended that you start with lower elevations and build up from there.If you're use to "Slowpoke Pace Hikes" then this hike is not for you-the pace will be too quickNO beginners please.

Required Items to Bring:
-Sturdy,hiking footwear
-No jeans(when cool/cold weather, it's the fabric of death)
-Water(2-3Litres)
-Bag to put muddy/dirty boots
-Change to pay your driver.
-Warm clothes
-Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Gaiters
-Hiking poles
-Headlamp or flash light
-First aid kit
-Bear spray and/or airhorn and/or whistle
-Rock helmet
-Extra shoes for unbridged stream crossing

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway 1 west. Turn south on Hwy 40 and follow 50km to the junction with Kananaskis Lakes Trail. Turn off on Kananaskis Lakes Trail here. (Reset odometer to 0.) At 2.2km, turn right onto the gravel Smith-Dorrien/ Spray Trail. At 22.2km, turn west into the Burstall Pass day use area. Park here.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

280Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:55 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $84.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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:

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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: Out of consideration for your other COC "friends", please do not cancel at the Very last minute. This not only affects the "carpool" but also those on the "wait list" who cannot get on because you have cancelled too late. Thank you very much