Lady Macdonald (Summit Ridge) - Sat, Jul 21 2012

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Lady Macdonald (Summit Ridge) (7/21/2012)

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:

Canmore

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 21 2012 9:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 20 2012 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6-8 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Beth
Mance D
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 7.6km
Elevation Gain: 1,117m
Pace: Moderate
Eye Candy: Views over Canmore, seeing Knife-Edge Ridge
Difficulty: This is a very steep hike

We will head up to the not-built-teahouse, have lunch there, then continue on to gain an additional 200m of elevation to the summit ridge. Here we can see the knife-edge crux of Lady Mac, with sheer drops on either side. This will be the turn-around point.

References:
· Kananaskis Country Updates
· Canmore Weather

IMPORTANT - Read:
· We will stay together as a group.If you like to race ahead or race to the top, do not sign up for this event.
· Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary. We will be out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary.

Please note, the coordinator has not done this hike. Please have patience with route finding.

Required Items to Bring:
· Water, lunch & snacks
· Proper hiking boots
· Clothing for mountain weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
· Hiking poles
· Camera
· Bear Spray
· First Aid Kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west to Canmore. Take Exit 91, signed Canmore and Highway 1A. After curving to the stop sign, turn left (east) onto Bow Valley Trail/Hwy 1A. Turn left (north) onto Elk Run Blvd. Proceed uphill. Immediately after crossing the bridge over Cougar Creek, turn right into the paved parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $60.00 (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:

- 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: