Mountain Biking - Highline Trail to Pidgeon Mtn - Mon, Aug 2 2010

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The Basics:
Event Type:		Cycle - MTB
Event Location:		Canmore Dog Park near the Nordic Center
Date(s) & Time:		Mon, Aug 2 2010  10:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off:		Sun, Aug 1 2010 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:		~3.5-4 hours plus travel time of ~ 1 hour each way
Difficulty Rating:		D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s):		jim k 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:		8
Maximum No. Guests:		2
Minimum Group Size:		3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		2
Number Registered So Far:		9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No
Itinerary:
The highline trail is a great trail on the south side of Canmore, near the Canmore Nordic Centre. It starts off with a big climb and ends with a great downhill. Then we will work our way through the golf course to the Pidgeon Mtn Connector, a fairly new trail, which has relatively little elevation gain but winds along up and down thru the woods. We will return on the same trails The ride is best suited for strong intermediate to advanced riders.
Required Items to Bring: - Mountain bike - Helmet - Spare tube and tools - Snacks - Water 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:		Take the Trans Canada Highway west to Canmore and follow the signs toward the Nordic Centre which is 3 kms from the town centre. Park in the parking lot on the left side of the road, just BEFORE the Nordic Centre, in the "dog park" parking lot.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):		220Km
Carpool Departure Time:		9:30 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 $39.60 (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:
- 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!