Storm Mountain (Highwood) - Sun, Sep 18 2011

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Storm Mountain (Highwood) (9/18/2011)

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:Scramble
Event Location:Highwood (Kananaskis Country)
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Sep 18 2011  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 17 2011 12:00:00 PM
Event Duration:4-6 hours + driving time
Difficulty Rating:D6: Difficult to Advanced
Event Coordinator(s): Derek Y
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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:8
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 6 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Please read the ENTIRE description before signing up. Thank you!

*** As per COC's Safety Policy, a rock climbing helmet is required for this scramble. No helmet = no event ***

Distance: 9.6km round trip
Elevation Gain: 1050m
Summit elevation: 3092m

This is one of two mountains named Storm Mountain in the Canadian Rockies. We will be scrambling the one located in the Highwood area of Kananaskis Country.

This is a popular scramble in the Highwood area with a short, easy approach through larch meadows. With the high starting point, we should be able to avoid bushwhacking in ascending this peak. The plan is to descend on a different route.

While the coordinator likes to take long breaks at the summit (if conditions permit), we will be moving at a STEADY MODERATE pace. For your own safety and for the enjoyment of the group, if you move at a slower pace or like to take frequent breaks, then this event is not for you. The coordinator will be checking your event history.

Please note that the coordinator has not done this trip before. Please allow time/patience for unforeseen circumstances.

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Required Items to Bring:
  • Rock helmet
  • Water
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Proper, sturdy hiking boots and gear (including wind and rain gear, regardless of forecasts)
  • Toque and gloves/mitts (never know what to expect on the summit!)
  • Plastic bag for your dirty hiking boots for the way back
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Hiking poles
  • Gaiters
  • Bear spray
  • First aid kit
  • Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take the Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40) exit off of the Trans-Canada Highway between Calgary and Canmore. Drive 4.4 km past the Highwood Meadows Interpretive Trail parking area at Highwood Pass. Park at a pullout on the right for the Lost Lemon Mine.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):262Km
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 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 $78.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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.
 
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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: