Hamilton Lake and Emerald Peak - Sat, Aug 17 2013

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Hamilton Lake and Emerald Peak (8/17/2013)

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:

Scramble

Event Location:

Yoho National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 17 2013 9:10 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:10 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 16 2013 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Approximately 8-9 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Barbara B.
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 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:

IMPORTANT - Read:
   · We will be going at a relaxed pace . If you are a speed demon who wishes to race to the top, do not sign up for this event. If the weather is nice, we'll have a long summit break.
   · This event will only go ahead with two full cars of four people each in order to keep carpool costs reasonable.
   · You must have completed at least three D5+ events in the past year in order to attend.
     Your coordinator will be checking your event history.
   · Do not be in a rush to get back to the city. We are out to explore and event duration may vary.

Distance: 12.7km
Elevation gain: 1,258m
Maximum Elevation: 2,571m
Pace: Relaxed
Eye Candy: Towering rocks, pinnacles, expansive vistas

Emerald Peak is mostly a steep hike, with sections of scrambling at the top. The intent is to turn this day into a loop, heading first to Hamilton Lake, then up Emerald Peak, and down the avalanche slopes right towards Emerald Lake. Come ready to explore, a bit of route-finding may be required through the massive boulders near the summit, and allow time for some stunning photography. We may be lucky to find the little 'tunnel', so this should be a scenery eye candy. You can see great photos of the peak here.

Rock helmets are absolutely mandatory, as are all other items noted below. Otherwise you stay back in the city.

References:
· Emerald Peak (Bob Spirko)
· Yoho Weather

Required Items to Bring:
   · Water (at least 3L), lunch, snacks & dinner (long day!)
   · Proper hiking boots
   · Rock helmet
     (can be rented from U of C, MEC, or Sports Rent).
   · Clothes for varying weather conditions, no matter what the forecast is
     (no jeans or cotton!)
   · Rain jacket
   · Toque & mitts (always carry these)
   · Sunscreen & hat
   · Bear spray (no bells)
   · $ for entry into Banff Park
   · First aid kit
   · Plastic bag for your dirty hiking boots for the way back
   · A smile & sense of adventure :-)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
   · Hiking poles
   · Gaiters
   · Camera
   · Binoculars
   · Bug spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Hwy 1 (Trans Canada), through Lake Louise, and turn off to Emerald Lake just past Field, BC. Exact parking location will be given out at carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

445Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:10 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $133.50 (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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: