Mount Chester - Sun, Sep 23 2012

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Mount Chester (9/23/2012)

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:Scramble
Event Location:Smith-Dorrien Area, Kananaskis
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Sep 23 2012  9:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 22 2012 12:00:00 PM
Event Duration:5-7 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 & Guests, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:4
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 ***

Elevation: 3054m
Elevation gain: 1150m
Distance: approx. 13km roundtrip

Mount Chester is classed in Alan Kane’s book as a moderate scramble and it is one of his favourites.

This scramble starts with hiking almost to Chester Lake located in a high alpine meadow. A few minutes before the lake, looking to your right you will see Mount Chester and the steep gully that takes you to the col. From there it is a steep summit slope with quite a bit of hands on. You are rewarded with beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.Mount Chester was named after a WW I battleship which is common for peaks in this section of Kananaskis.

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.


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 Hwy 1 west out of town. Go south on Hwy 40 for approx 56km. Turn right onto the Kananaskis Lakes Trail, and then just a short way down the road, turn right again onto the Smith-Dorrien/Spray Road (gravel road). Park at the Chester Lake trailhead.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):290Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 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 $87.00 (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.
- 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: