Mountain Biking - Prairie View Trail to Barrier Lookout - Thu, Aug 14 2014

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Mountain Biking - Prairie View Trail to Barrier Lookout (8/14/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Barrier Dam Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Aug 14 2014 7:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 14 2014 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~1-2 hours plus travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Andrea F
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

My plan is a fitness ride up Prairie View Trail, climbing to the Barrier Lake Lookout. The path is wide and lacks difficult technical sections, but consists of a series of switchbacks with low to increasingly steeper gradients. The ride is suitable for those with beginning to intermediate technical skills and good fitness. I'm out of shape this year, so we will be going at a moderate pace. Once at the lookout, we will stop for a break and then descend back on the same track. It might be useful to bring lighting, as sunset will be ca. 9pm. I would like to be off the trail before dark, but perhaps get a glimpse of the Perseids as we are loading to return home.

Required Items to Bring:
- Mountain bike
- Helmet
- Spare tube
- Bike specific multi-tool
- Snacks
- Water (at least 2 litres)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Personal first aid kit
- Camera
- Bear spray
- Knee Pads/Elbow Pads for Razors Edge descent
- Change of clothes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Highway 1 turn on to Kananaskis Highway 40, then turn right at the Barrier Dam, which is just past the visitor centre.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $45.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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:

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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: