Moose Meadows to Ink Pots to Johnston Canyon Loop - Tue, Dec 16 2014

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Moose Meadows to Ink Pots to Johnston Canyon Loop (12/16/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Banff National Park, Bow Valley Area

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Dec 16 2014 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Dec 15 2014 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours plus driving

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Lois M
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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:

Please read:
-Icers are required for this event
-Please indicate in the notes if you have a park pass

Distance: 12.5km
Net Elevation Gain from trailhead to Inkpots: 215m
Net Elevation Gain from trailhead to high point: 320m
Total Elevation Gain with ups & downs: 475m

Moose Meadows to Ink Pots (at 5.3 km)
The ink pots (seven cold mineral springs at a constant temperature of 4ºC) are situated in a very fragile area (stay on trail). Their colours vary from deep blue to milky green, depending on the amount of fine particules suspended in the water. The bottom of the ink pots is comprised of quicksand.

Ink Pots to Johnston Canyon Upper Falls (at 8.4 km)

Johnston Canyon Upper Falls to Parkway (at 11.1 km)
In winter the lower falls of Johnston Creek are almost completely frozen in a solid mass. Here we will likely see ice climbers and spectacular ice formations.

Roadside Walk: Johnston Canyon trailhead to Moose Meadows trailhead (at 12.5 km)
To make this a loop, we need to return 1.4km along the road to the parking lot.

**Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary.**

Required Items to Bring:
   · Icers
   · Proper hiking boots
   · $ or Park pass
   · Water & lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
   · Hiking poles
   · Gaiters
   · Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Trans Canada. After the 2nd Banff exit, turn onto the Bow Valley Parkway and continue 19 km until you reach Moose Meadows (1.5 km past Johnston Canyon).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

290Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $87.00 (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:

Winter Safety Considerations

Entered by Lois McDonald on Dec 10, 2014

Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it is on official snowshoe trails

Plan: The coordinator will check with Banff Information Center and the Backcountry Avalanche Report for current avalanche information and will modify the route or event location if necessary. The event may be cancelled if the avalanche danger rating is High or Extreme.

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 and current avalanche 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: