Taylor Lake - Fri, Feb 12 2010

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Taylor Lake (2/12/2010)

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:

Between Banff & Lake Louise

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Feb 12 2010 10:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Feb 11 2010 11:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Barbara B.
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:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 12.6km
Elevation Gain: 585m
High point: 2,065m

Taylor Lake is one of the most accessible hanging valley lakes in the Bow Valley, and while the approach (heading up switchbacks up the side of the valley through forest) can be less than inspiring at times, the goal is well worth the trudgery. The trail opens up to meadow at the lake's outlet, and the north face of Mount Bell rises abruptly from the lakeshore, forming a 750m high wall. The low notch of Taylor Pass which is visible from here serves as a scrambling route into Consolation Valley. A five-site campground lies at the east end of the lake.

References:
· GemTrek Lake Louise & Yoho Map
· Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies by Kathy & Craig Copeland
· Canadian Rockies Trail Guide by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson
· Lake Louise Weather

IMPORTANT - Read:
· Pace & sticking together as group:
We will be going at a slowish pace for the uphill portions, more moderate for the rest, and will be sticking together as a group.
If you cannot abide by this, please do not sign up.
· Drivers are needed:
If you can drive, please indicate how many people you can take, including yourself.
· Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary.
We will be out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary.
· This a 'Meet at Carpool' only event.
Sorry, no meeting at the trailhead.

Required Items to Bring:
Bringing ALL items is mandatory in order to attend!
· Lunch, snacks, and drinks
· Proper hiking boots
· Snowshoes
(Rentals available at U of C Outdoor Program Centre, MEC, or Sports Rent).
Call ahead as bookings fill early!
· Gaiters
· Headlamp
· $ or park pass
· Clothes for varying weather conditions (no cotton or jeans allowed)
· First aid kit
· Plastic bag for your dirty hiking boots for the way back
· A smile & sense of adventure :-)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
· Hiking poles
· Icers, Microspikes, or equivalent
· Crazy carpet (great for downhills with steady gradual slopes)
· Camera
· GPS if you have one
· Hand/toe warmers (i.e., Hot Shots)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive west on Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway), about 8 km west of Castle Junction, look for an open area (Taylor Creek Picnic area) on your left hand side. That's where our parking lot is. Caution: There are no signs on the highway for this trailhead. Use extreme caution when entering and exiting!

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

330Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $99.00 (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:

Winter Safety Considerations
· Entered by Barbara B. on February 9, 2010.
· Terrain Classification: Taylor Lake is Class I (Simple) avalanche terrain as listed by Parks Canada.
· Conditions: The Parks Canada avalanche bulletin for Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks currently lists the danger rating as Moderate at Alpine.
· Plan: The avalanche bulletin posted the night before the event will be checked by the coordinator.
Update from February 10: As per COC Safety Policy No. 5, this event (to east side of Taylor Lake) may go ahead under any conditions.
· Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions,
current weather conditions, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip.

- 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: