McGillivray Canyon- Moderate Pace - Thu, Apr 5 2012

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McGillivray Canyon- Moderate Pace (4/5/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Exshaw / Canmore

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Apr 5 2012 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 4 2012 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

approximately 3+ hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Wil
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Bull Creek Hills: round trip Distance 8 - 12 km.
Elevation Gain: 50 m.
Round Trip time: 2 - 3 hours
Hiking boots required, sorry no runners or jeans,thanks.

This is a scenic hike through a canyon with some chains and a ladder. We will go as far as the group wants to go. Traction device needed because will be hiking over ice.
A possible ascent via Grass Pass with an added 4 km would depend on the groups ability and conditions of the terrain and time.
If time permits we'll go to the Grotto Canyon for a hike.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots

Gaiters

Icers / Microspikes
Hiking poles

Wind breaker, warm clothes

Plastic bag to put muddy/dirty boots in

Water

Lunch

Properly equipped pack

First Aid Kit

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Headlamp or flash light

Bear spray and/or airhorn

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow TranCanada West to Deadmans Flats. Cross the overpass and drive back east. The parking lot is just before McGillivray Pond. If you get to Lac des Arcs/Heart Creek exit you've missed it.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

208Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $62.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

Winter Safety Considerations Entered by Wil Tabak on April 1, 2012 Terrain Classification: unrated Plan: Existing hiking trail. If there is a lot of snow between now and this event, it will be moved or cancelled. Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not acting as trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road, weather, trail, and avalanche conditions for the trip.
- 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:
*Note: Please do not cancel at the Very last minute. Not only does it affect the carpool but also the people on the wait list who cannot attend the event if you cancel at the very last minute. Thank you for your understanding