Int Mtn Bike - Lake Louise - Ross Lake - Sun, Jun 27 2010

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The Basics:
Event Type:		Cycle - MTB
Event Location:		Lake Louise Village
Date(s) & Time:		Sun, Jun 27 2010  10:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off:		Sat, Jun 26 2010 3:00:00 PM
Event Duration:		approx. 4 hours plus travel time
Difficulty Rating:		D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s):		Lisa P 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 & Guests, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:		10
Maximum No. Guests:		0
Minimum Group Size:		6
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		0
Number Registered So Far:		5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No
Itinerary:
We will start at the Lake Louise Village, near the CPR station and ride the Tramway trail to the Chateau. We will then ride from the Chateau to Ross Lake. The total distance is 26 km with ~200 meters of elevation. It is a steady climb on the Tramway trail and then the single track Ross Lake trail does not have a lot of elevation but it is more technical due to a few rocky sections which are described as entertaining. The ride back down the Tramway trail is a blast. Ross Lake is a beautiful small lake with a steep rockwall on the far side. This trail is well worth the drive to Lake Louise. The pace will be moderate and steady with short breaks and lunch at the lake. This trip is geared to intermediate level riders with the physical and technical capacity for the ride. Optional drinks and snacks after the ride so consider this when carpooling. Please note the coordinator has not done this ride before but is very familiar with the area, so patience may be required.
Required Items to Bring: - Mountain Bike - Helmet - Spare tube and tools - Snacks - Water (at least 2 litres) - $ or park pass Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. - Personal first aid kit - Camera - Bear spray
How to Get There:
Event Directions:		In Lake Louise Village, the trailhead is on the banks of the Bow River near the CPR station. Turn right at the 4 way stop in the village (before the hill leading to the Chateau) and look for a large parking lot on the left side of the road across from the CPR station.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):		365Km
Carpool Departure Time:		8:30 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 $65.70 (calculated at total Km * $0.18, effective Friday, September 10, 2010). This is based on $0.08/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:
-COC coordinators are not trained guides. Participants are responsible for assessing trail, weather and road conditions as well as their physical and technical abilities for the event. - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in COC events. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@calgaryoutdoorclub.com. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W, Lynda H and Bill P., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!