Kananaskis Fire Lookout - Sat, Aug 30 2014

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Kananaskis Fire Lookout (8/30/2014)

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:

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 30 2014 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 29 2014 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

7-8 hours includes travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Janet
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

- Distance: 12.8km round trip
- Elevation gain: 432 m

The trip to the Kananaskis Fire Lookout should be mandatory for anyone planning to spend much time exploring the Kananaskis Lakes region. The lookout provides an impressive overview of the lakes, which in turn offers an excellent opportunity to understand the way the tangled topography around the lakes fits together.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR COORDINATOR HAS NOT DONE THIS HIKE IN THE PAST SO EXPECT SOME STOPPING AND CHECKING THE MAP ON ROUTE TO THE LOOKOUT.

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking boots
- water
- snacks and lunch
- clothing (for any type of weather...please no cotton including jeans)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- relaxed attitude
- poles
- 1st Aid Kit
- camera
- bag for dirty boots

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 west out of town. Go south on Hwy 40 for approx 56km. Just before the winter gate, turn right onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail. Follow the Kananaskis Lakes Trail for 9.7km to the Boulton Creek Trading Post. Turn left and find your way to the upper parking lot. The trail begins on the asphalt bicycle path at the southeast corner of the parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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: