Panorama Meadows + Lake + Ridge + LARCHES - Sat, Sep 27 2014

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Panorama Meadows + Lake + Ridge + LARCHES (9/27/2014)

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:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 27 2014 8:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 25 2014 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

8+ hours (plus driving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D7: Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Andra
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 18 - 20 kms
Elevation: Approximately 800 - 900 meters
Pace: Mostly moderate but slower while ascending

This event is for hikers who have recently completed some events with similar distance, elevation and pace.
We will stick together & take time to enjoy the views. If you like to do a faster pace & go off ahead of the group, please pick another event.
We are out to enjoy the day, event duration may vary. If you have evening plans it is best not to sign up for this event.
If the weather forecast changes to rain/snow all day Saturday then this event will be postponed to another date or cancelled.

Hike Description Today's main destination is the southeast section of Panorama Ridge. Our route today and destination will offer up front row seats to a prime time viewing of the larch presentation. The journey to the Ridge begins with ascending 6 kms through forest along switchbacks to Taylor Lake, which lies at the base of Mount Bell. We'll then make our way up to the larch filled Panorama Meadows that has Panorama Ridge as its backdrop. The route winds through the meadow leading to a trail that steeply ascends through the forest. Coming out of the forest, you emerge onto the open slope of the southeast end of Panorama Ridge. This will make a great lunch location, having a view east to the Bow Valley Corridor. We will return the way we came.

References
"Canadian Rockies Trail Guide" by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson
"Don't Waste Your Time In The Canadian Rockies" by Kathy & Craig Copeland
"Lake Louise & Yoho" GemTrek Map

Required Items to Bring:
ALL of these items are required or you stay back in the city:
proper hiking boots
food, water
clothes for varying weather conditions (no cotton nor jeans)
warm layers (including hat & mitts)
personal first aid kit
headlamp
Park Pass or money to purchase one
bag for dirty boots for the drive home
cheerful personalities & sense of adventure

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
bear spray
poles
gaiters
camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take highway# 1 westbound to the Taylor Lake trailhead/dayuse area 8km past the Castle interchange. Since the new highway twinning there is a left turn into the parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

345Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $103.50 (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:

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, current trail conditions for the trip.

- 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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: