Prairie Mountain - Moderate Pace - Sat, Apr 19 2014

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Prairie Mountain - Moderate Pace (4/19/2014)

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:

Kananaskis - near Little Elbow Rec Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 19 2014 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 18 2014 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Leonard Kampel
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 7.6km round trip
Elevation gain: 716m

The route for this hike is well traveled & the climb is steep, though this is well worth the effort. The view from the top is spectacular; Calgary to the east, Moose Mountain to the north and Banded Peak and Powderface Ridge to the west.

We will be heading up the steep slope at a moderate pace. Please sign up only if you are capable of this. No beginners or slowpokes please!
**Also note that Icers / Microspikes are mandatory given current conditions**

Ref: GemTrek's Bragg Creek and Elbow Falls map.

Required Items to Bring:
- Proper hiking boots
- Icers/Microspikes
- Warm clothing (including wind jacket)
- Water
- Lunch or snacks
- Bag for your dirty boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Hiking Poles
- Gaiters
- Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Coming from the carpool: follow the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) to the Highway 22 overpass, follow Highway 22 through Bragg Creek to the Highway 66 Junction, turn right and follow Highway 66 to Elbow Falls. Park on the road by the winter gate.
From the South: connect onto Highway 66 and follow the directions to Elbow Falls. Park on the road by the winter gate.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $36.00 (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:

Winter Safety Considerations
Entered by Leonard on April 15
Terrain Classification: Unrated Front Range Terrain
Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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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: