Moose Mountain Fire Lookout - Wed, Jul 6 2011

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Moose Mountain Fire Lookout (7/6/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 6 2011 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jul 5 2011 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~ 5 - 6 hours + 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Return: approximately 14 Km / 670m gain
Proper hiking footwear required, sorry no Runners/Keen's sports sandal/five finger footwear or Jeans. thanks

It's great to live in Calgary! You don't have to travel far to get a quick hike in. Take Moose Mountain fire lookout. It provides a very scenic view on a clear day, whereby the foursome can be seen to the southwest:Banded Peak, Outlaw Peak, Mt. Cornwall and Mt. Glasgow. You'll have many "digital moments". Moose Mountain is located halfway between the prairies and the first range of the Rocky Mountains.

We are planning to have lunch at the summit(where the fire lookout is). Hopefully the sun will be out and the wind light.

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 or recently hiked with 500M+, this hike is not for you. If you're use to "very slowpoke pace hikes" then this hike is not for you.

Required Items to Bring:
- Good hiking boots required as the trail is very rocky. SORRY no runners.
-Plastic bag to put muddy boots.
-Plenty of water(1 1/2 litres minimum)
-Lunch
-Dress in layers
-Change for your driver

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Hiking poles
-First aid kit
-Bear spray and or air horn
-Gaiters

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive south again on Macleod Trail & exit out of town on 22X westbound (Marquis of Lorne). If you drive by Spruce Meadows you know that you're heading in the right direction towards Kananaskis. Highway 22X turns into 22 just before Priddis (keep going west) and eventually turns into 66 (3 km before Bragg Creek). Don't turn toward Bragg Creek but continue heading west on Hwy. 66. About 0.7 km past the Paddy's Flats campground access road, we will turn right onto the Moose Mountain Road. This steep, 7.5 km long gravel road will take us to a small parking area at the trailhead. The road is gated from this point on so you can't miss the parking area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $36.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: