Mist Ridge - Sat, Jul 19 2014

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Mist Ridge (7/19/2014)

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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, south of Highwood Pass

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 19 2014 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 17 2014 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6-8 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

james H
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 23 km
Elevation Gain: 675m
Pace: steady

READ! This trip is best suited for a group who have strong hiking abilities. Please read through this itinerary carefully before signing for this event. You must be fit in order to participate.

The full extent of hiking Mist Ridge takes you 23km over a lengthy ridgewalk. We will hike this ridge all the way to the north summit,then retrace our steps back to the trail head. Note that we will be on steep terrain with dense vegetation. This is also prime grizzly area.

Mist Ridge ranks among Kananaskis's most thrilling ridgewalks. The ridgecrest is generally snow-free by late June, and the slopes can be luxuriant in early July. The annual wildflower display includes scorpionweed, fleabane, wild blue flax, plumed aven, alpine forget-me-not, Jacob's ladder, moss campion, and rock jasmine. We will frequently see Cliff Creek valley off on our right, and Mist Creek Valley towards our left. Mist Mountain anchors the south end of the range, Storm Mountain the north end. Between them, four canyons drain into Most Creek valley. Our eyes should be feasting all day.

Required Items to Bring:
   · Bear spray (no bells)
   · Proper hiking boots
   · Water 2 litres minimum & lunch
   · First aid kit

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Hwy west from Calgary for approximately 70km, then turn south on Hwy 40. Continue south on Highway 40 for approximately 50km until you pass through the winter gates. Continue south towards Highwood Pass. Approximayely 16-17km beyond Highwood Pass, park at Mist Creek Recreation Area on your right.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

320Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $96.00 (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:

- 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: