Mount St Piran - Sat, Jul 5 2014

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Mount St Piran (7/5/2014)

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:Scramble
Event Location:Lake Louise, Banff National Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 5 2014  10:15 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jul 4 2014 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:6 hours + 4 hours driving time
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Franco
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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:8
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 7 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Elevation Gain: 920 m
Total Distance: about 13 kms

Please read all the information below prior to signing up.

Trail description

I was able to find a trip report on this hike that was done on Saturday. They mentioned there was snow on the way up which is no shock to me. The description of the hike indicated no major issues regarding snow. I also want to let you know if for some reason I do not deem the conditions safe we will not be going to the top. But ultimately my goal is to make it to the top but safety first.

Although this trip is mostly a hike, there are still some sections which are very steep and/or off-trail hence the reason why the event is recommended for STRONG hikers only. We will go at a relaxed pace.

We will start from Lake Louise and take one of the more popular trails in the Rockies up towards Lake Agnes. From there we will head towards the Little Beehive lookout to admire the views prior to taking the trail up to Mount Saint Piran. While Mount Whyte and Mount Niblock dominate the view from the summit, we will also have some great views of Lake Louise, Mirror Lake, Lake Agnes and the Bow Valley.

Mount Saint Piran is listed as an outstanding hike in the book entitled "Don't waste your time in the Rockies". Extract from the book "A spectacular summit where mountain addicts can feed their obsession and initiates might acquire a healthy addiction..." Happy to get addicted to those any time !

*** Please only register if you have done other hikes or scrambles with an elevation gain of 750 meters or more in the past. I will check your history if I have never hiked with you.

*** Also, if people are interested we can stop in Canmore for dinner afterwards.


Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking Boots (no running shoes or sandals)
- Warm Clothing
- Wind / Rain Gear regardless of the weather forecast
- Lunch
- Water & hot drinks
- $ or Park Pass
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Gaiters (muddy/snowy)
- Hiking poles
- Rock Helmet

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take the Trans Canada Highway west from Calgary, past Banff. Take the Lake Louise turn-off and head in. Past the stop sign, you'll see a strip mall on the right (it's a good coffee/bathroom stop). Continue past the mall and up to the Chateau Lake Louise. Park in the lot there, and then meet at the lakeshore (follow the short trail from the parking lot up to the lake and loiter there - you'll see the boathouse to your left, and the Chateau to your right).
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):360Km
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $108.00 (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.
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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.
 
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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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