Mount Lipsett - Wed, Jul 14 2010

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Mount Lipsett (7/14/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

13 km south of Highwood Pass on Hwy 40

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 14 2010 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:10 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jul 13 2010 6:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~4-5 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 12km
Vertical Gain: 700 metres
Proper hiking footwear required, sorry no runners/sandals/golf shoes or jeans.(: thanks

A non-technical hike in a little travelled area to a summit that rewards with views of Mist Mountain and the Highwood Range. Participants need to be in good shape for a steady hiking pace. We follow an old exploration road that gradually winds up the SE ridge of Mount Lipsett to treeline. We emerge from the trees to grassy meadows and continue on to the summit of Mount Lipsett. We return the same way.Please do not be in a hurry to get back to get to Calgary, we are out to enjoy the day-hiking time may vary.

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 moderate pace on gentler grades and at a lower pace on steeper terrain. If you're not sure about a hike, 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 in the mountains before nor recently hiked with 550M+, this hike is not for you. If you're used to "very slowpoke-paced hikes" then this hike is not for you. PLEASE NOTE: This is an exploratory trip-coordinator not done this one.

References: Gillean Daffern’s “Kananaskis Country Trail Guide", 3rd Edition, Volume 2, Page 19. GemTrek “Highwood & Cataract Creek” topo map.

Required Items to Bring:
--Plastic bag to put muddy boots in.
-Plenty of water(1 1/2 litre minimum more if hot)
-Lunch
-Dress in layers
-First-aid kit
-Bear spray and/or air horn and/or whistle - NO BEAR BELLS
-Change to pay your driver

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles Camera
Bug spray
Headlamp always good to carry.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

West on 22X to Highway 22, then south to Turner Valley. From here drive a short distance east to Black Diamond, then south again on 22 to Longview. At Longview head west on highway 541 to Highwood House. From Highwood House take Highway 40 west 25.2 km to a grassy area on the north side of Highway 40, 150 m west of where Highway 40 passes over the unnamed tributary of Storm Creek in the drainage between Mt. Lipsett and Mist Mountain (there is a dirt pull off on the grassy area). Please note that the coordinator has not done this hike before.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

265Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:10 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $79.50 (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:

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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: