Turtle Mountain - Sat, Oct 8 2011

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Turtle Mountain (10/8/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Scramble

Event Location:

Crowsnest Pass

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 8 2011 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 7 2011 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours + driving time (approx. 2.5 hours one way)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

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:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

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

Distance: 8km round trip
Elevation gain: 1150m cumulative
Summit elevation: 2204m

Let's go out and enjoy another faraway scramble before the days get too short! Please note that a headlamp will be required, in the unlikely event that the trip goes longer than planned.

Turtle Mountain is one of the most popular scrambles in the Crowsnest Pass area. It is best known as the site of the tragic Frank Slide of 1903. Without warning, 74 million tons of the mountain crashed down, burying the coal mining town of Frank directly below. The ascent will allow us to gaze down the scarred face and see the widespread devastation.

We will take the straightforward trek up to the north summit, then we'll start the fun part of the scramble which is the ridge between the north and south summits. We will navigate around the deep fissures across the ridge and enjoy some light hands-on scrambling before summiting the south summit with all its seismic measuring equipment. If time permits, and the wind isn't knocking us over, we'll head over to the helipad. The return trip is the way we came.

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.

Reference:

Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies by Alan Kane
http://www.bobspirko.ca/Crowsnest/TurtleMtn/Turtle10.html

Required Items to Bring:

Headlamp
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.

Rock helmet
Hiking poles
Gaiters
Bear spray
First aid kit
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Macleod Trail south (Highway 2A) to Highway 2. Just south of Nanton, turn right (west) onto Highway 533 and drive for approximately 37km to Highway 22. Then turn left (south) and continue south to the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3), approximately 71km south. Turn right (west) then head towards Blairmore. Directions to Turtle Mountain in Blairmore can be found here.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

420Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $126.00 (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.
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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: