Ptarmigan Cirque Area + Pocaterra Tarn Area-Moderate Pace - Fri, Nov 27 2009
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Ptarmigan Cirque Area + Pocaterra Tarn Area-Moderate Pace (11/27/2009)
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: | Snowshoe | ||||||
Event Location: | Highwood Pass | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Fri, Nov 27 2009 9:55 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:55 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Thu, Nov 26 2009 7:00:00 AM | ||||||
Event Duration: | ~ 6 hours + driving time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Sylvia(1) A.
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 10 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 11 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Ptarmigan Cirque Area Distance: ~4.0KM return Elevation gain: ~230M Pocaterra Tarn Area Distance: ~4.2KM return Elevation gain: ~204M Proper snowshoe footwear required-Sorry no runners or jeans Let's try out these 2 snowshoe trips in the same area and play around the area before the winter gates close on December 1st. Great views in this area seals the deal. Please be prepared to snowshoe on trail and off trail. PACE:Please note that the combined 2 snowshoe trips are not not for beginners who are use to "slowpoke snowshoe trips" OR for beginners who have never snowshoed before with this amt of elevation. We will be going at a Moderate steady pace. If you're not sure about a trip, please always feel free to contact the coordinator. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Take Highway #1 to Highway #40, then head south about 65 km. The trailhead is the parking area at the Highwood Pass on the west side of the highway. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 270Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 7:55 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $81.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, March 29, 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: Pls note that if you indicate that you are definitely driving" or"willing to drive" pls do not backout at the last minute, since this will affect our carpool. |