Old Goat Glacier - Sat, Jul 17 2010
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Old Goat Glacier (7/17/2010)
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The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Kananaskis (Spray Valley) | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Jul 17 2010 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Thu, Jul 15 2010 6:00:00 AM | ||||||
Event Duration: | ~5 hours + driving | ||||||
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: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 5 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 11 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: 10.5 km return Elevation gain: 620m Proper hiking footwear, sorry no runners/sandals or golf shoes or jeans. The hike is only about 30 minutes away from Canmore and entirely on an adequate trail, which is rewarding from the start. The short, forested approach is mostly creek side. You'll soon burst into a basin enjoying rapidly expanding views of Spray Lakes Reservoir and the Three Sisters Massif. Once you surpass the trees and enter the canyon, the crest of a moraine offers a gentle ascent probing the realm of rock and ancient ice. Please do not be in a rush to return to Calgary, since we are out to enjoy the day-hiking time may vary. Please note this hike will involve climbing the rocky moraine to the canyon, though no scrambling experience will be necessary. 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 moderate pace on gentler grades and at a slower 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 before nor recently hiked with 500M+ elevation gain, this hike is not for you. If you're used to "very slowpoke-pace hikes" then this hike is not for you. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Take Highway 1 west toward Canmore. Exit onto Three Sisters Parkway and follow the signs toward the Canmore Nordic Center. (Reset odometer to 0.) Continue past the Nordic Center and turn onto the Smith-Dorrien Hwy. At 13.6km, pass the Ranger Station and slow down. At 13.8km, pass a sign for Spray Lake West. Turn right 100m farther and proceed across the dam. At 14.5km, turn left and follow the west-shore road past numerous campsites. At 15.8km (just before a culvert and directly across from campsites 16-17) turn right into a small clearing. There is a sign saying fires and camping prohibited. Park here. Gravel road from Canmore onwards. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 240Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:00 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
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** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $72.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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: |