Yamnuska-Scree Indulgence (not the scramble) - Sat, May 11 2013

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Yamnuska-Scree Indulgence (not the scramble) (5/11/2013)

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:

Bow Valley, East of Exshaw

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 11 2013 9:10 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:10 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 10 2013 5:05:00 AM

Event Duration:

~5 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: `9km return
Elevation Gain: ~500M

Hiking boots required - Sorry no runners or jeans/sweat pants

From the gravel parking lot we will hike along the road through the rock quarry until we reach the trailhead. From here we will head up to the front base of the cliff, walk along the front of the cliff on a very narrow trail heading west to the end of the cliff have lunch and then run the scree. YOU must be comfortable walking going down scree/very steep section-(pls refer to COC web posting photo- above). Please note today we are NOT doing the Yamnuska Traverse-scramble- where the "cable" is.

Pace:We will be hiking at a Moderate pace on gentler/flat grades and at a Slower pace on steeper terrain. If you're not sure about a hike, feel free to contact the coordinators and remember to always hike within your ability in order to be able to keep up with the group. If you have not recently hiked in the mountains, it is best to select a hike with lower elevation/distance and build up from there. If you are used to signing up for slowpoke pace"hikes or "beginner only hikes",this hike will be too fast for you. PLEASE ensure you have the right level of fitness for all hikes that you sign up for.

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.

Required Items to Bring:

- A Mountaineering Helmet (ie not a cycling helmet) is a requirement when traversing along front of the cliff- as per COC Safety policy; = http://www.calgaryoutdoorclub.com/member/portal/manual/saf ety.asp
   -Water, lunch & snacks
    -Proper hiking boots
   - Daypack - large enough to include extras ( first aid kit, etc.). A small bike hydration pack that only fits your hydration/water system and small lunch is too small. Always come prepared.
   -Clothes for varying weather conditions, including toque & mitts
    - (no jeans or cotton allowed)
   - Bear Spray or Whistle or Air Horn - NO BEAR Bell.
-First aid kit
   -Plastic bag for your dirty hiking boots for the way back
    - Change to pay your driver.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
   · Hiking poles
   · Camera
  . Micro-spikes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Hwy 1 west to the Exshaw Seebe turnoff, then north on the 1X to the T intersection. Then go east 2.1 km. and turn left onto the quarry road. Keep left, then straight to the parking area

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:10 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $45.00 (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:

************************ COC SAFETY POLICY:All COC trips going to Mount Yamnuska for any reason, which will include traversing along the front of the cliff, require climbing helmets from all participants, and require that those helmets be worn while in front of the cliff. Note that bike helmets and other helmets are NOT sufficient... proper climbing helmets are a must. This is to protect people from being killed by a rock falling from the cliff. It doesn't take a very big rock, nor a very far fall for the rock, to seriously injure or kill someone if they're struck by one.*********************************
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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: