Mountain Bike - Stoney Squaw - Sat, Sep 29 2012

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Mountain Bike - Stoney Squaw (9/29/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Banff

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 29 2012 10:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 28 2012 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3-4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Mike S
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Yeah, this is one of my favorite trails so I am heading out to Banff to ride Stoney Squaw - yes, again!

Park off the Trans Canada Highway below Mt Norquay (Day use area south of the highway) and ride up the road 6km to Norquay's parking lot where the trail starts. Its a fairly steep, rooty 2 km climb on Upper Stoney Squaw. There are two options down from the summit to Lower Stoney Squaw trail which is a fast, often rocky, flowy 5.2 km downhill section on Lower Stoney Squaw that ends at the TransCanada Highway.

As it isn't too long of ride we may ride back into town and ride up and take a trip down Star Wars.

There are some steep parts on the descent and technical sections. You should be a solid intermediate rider.

We may go for drinks and snacks afterward so consider this when carpooling!

Required Items to Bring:
- PARK PASS, or money to buy one.
- Mountain bike - iIN GOOD WORKING CONDITION
- Helmet **No Exceptions**
- Lunch/Snacks and water
- Tools, tube, and pump
- The proper clothing for the day, either wet or dry

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west to Banff, taking the Banff / Mt Norquay exit. Turn left. There is a small day use area on the right (west side) just after you pass Vermillion Lakes Drive. We park there and start the ride up toward the Norquay parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

250Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $75.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

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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: