Mount Buller - Sat, Aug 9 2014
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Mount Buller (8/9/2014)
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: | Smith-Dorrien Area | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Aug 9 2014 8:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Aug 8 2014 3:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 5-8 hours + driving time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D6: Difficult to Advanced | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Sheena C
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 6 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 5 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
This trip is best suited to
experienced scramblers. Note this scramble
involves steep slabs covered with loose rocks near
the top. Please do not sign up if you are
unwilling to stay with the group. Mt. Buller is accessible via Buller Pass Trail. This K-country peak is not likely to be crowded and the view warrants at least one visit.
Elevation: 2805m
References: Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies,
Alan Kane,P.95
http://www.bobspirko.ca/SmithDorrien/MtBuller/Bull
er.html
http://dowclimbing.com/Buller.html
http://www.soistheman.com/diary/page.php?id=mt-
buller&page=1
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Take HWY 1 west to Canmore, then through Canmore to Smith-Dorrien Trail. Follow Smith-Dorrien Trail for about 35kms and park at Buller picnic/day use area. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 250Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 7:00 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 $75.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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: | |||||||
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 and current trail conditions
for the trip they are attending. - 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: |