French Creek Glacier - Mon, Sep 6 2010

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French Creek Glacier (9/6/2010)

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:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Sep 6 2010 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Sep 5 2010 7:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

~6-8 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: ~14.2km return
Elevation gain: ~853m to glacier
Hiking footwear required, sorry no runners/sandals or approach type shoes or jeans.(: thanks

Calling on early risers, since days are getting shorter.

This hike starts at the Burstall Trail. It's one that is rarely done, so come out and see waterfalls on the way to the toe of French Glacier.Please note in the past week I've hiked/scrambled and been hit by snow squall, so remember it's that time of the year that you need to be fully prepared for all weather condition.Be prepared for a long day! Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary, we want to enjoy the day. If weather forecast changes, and it rains this event will get cancelled.

**Explorer Trip: This trip is suited to strong, experienced hikers; you are expected to be self-sufficient. Your Coordinator has not done this one before, if you have GPS bring it along and download track.

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. If you can't hike as a group and need to be ahead of all and create huge distance within group pls DO NOT sign up. 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's 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 in the mountains probably a good idea to select another hike with lower elevation and build up from their.

Required Items to Bring:
Plastic bag to put muddy boots in.
-Proper hiking footwear and PACK (ensure your PACK is big enough to include extras -- a small bike hydration pack that only fits your hydration water system and small lunch is TOO SMALL...one should always be ready for the unexpected)
-Plenty of water (2L minimum, more if hot)
-Lunch
-Dress in layers
-Mittens, toque (yes even in September -- mountain weather is unpredicatble)
-First-aid kit
-Bear spray and/or air horn and/or whistle - NO BEAR BELLS
-Change to pay your driver- Hiking poles

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Icers
- Gaiters
- Headlamp (always good to have!)
- Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway 1 west. Turn south on Hwy 40 and follow 50km to the junction with Kananaskis Lakes Trail. Turn off on Kananaskis Lakes Trail here. (Reset odometer to 0.) At 2.2km, turn right onto the gravel Smith-Dorrien/ Spray Trail. At 22.2km, turn west into the Burstall Pass day use area. Park here.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

280Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $84.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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:
*Note: Out of consideration for your other COC "friends", please do not cancel at the Very last minute. This not only affects the "carpool" but also those on the "wait list" who cannot get on because you have cancelled too late. Thank you very much