Healy Ramparts Simpson Pass Loop - Sat, Jul 11 2015

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Healy Ramparts Simpson Pass Loop (7/11/2015)

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:

Sunshine Village - west of Banff

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 11 2015 8:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 9 2015 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

a very long day plus driving

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: Approximately 27 kms
Elevation Gain: Approx 920 meters
Pace: slow ascending, moderate otherwise

Important Details
This event is for hikers who have recently completed some events with similar distance, elevation and pace.
Only sign up if you are willing to stick together and hike as a group and take time to enjoy the views.
NOTE: If you like to go at a faster pace or go off ahead of the group, please choose another event.
We are out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary, do not be in a rush to get back to the city.
If you have plans for the evening it is best not to sign up for this event.
If the forecast turns miserable this event will be cancelled.

Hike Description
This massive area is famous for wildflowers and it should be a prime time showing for us during this day in July. The plan is to follow the Healy Pass Trail all the way to the Pass. From there we will then work our way up onto The Monarch Ramparts and sail along the entire length of it. At the end, we will drop down to Eohippus Lake. The trail from the Lake will lead us to Simpson Pass, which will take us back to the Healy Pass Trail. This will be one gigantic loop completed then we just follow along this trail again for a few kilometers back to the parking lot. We should see bouquet after bouquet after bouquet, countless lakes, Mt. Assiniboine, The Monarch, Pharaoh Peaks, Mt. Bourgeau, to name a mere few. Spending many hours hiking in this area truly offers up a satisfying full feast!
References
"Canadian Rockies Trail Guide" by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson
"Don't Waste Your Time In The Canadian Rockies" by Kathy & Craig Copeland
"Banff & Mount Assiniboine" GemTrek Map
Sunshine Village Web Cams can be slow to open at times
Banff The Weather Network Forecast
Twin Cairns at Sunshine, Mountain Forecast Website

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots
food, water
clothes for varying weather conditions (no cotton nor jeans)
warm layers
personal first aid kit
Park Pass or money to purchase one
bag for dirty boots for the drive home
sense of adventure
cheerful personalities

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Hwy 1 and continue past Banff. 2km after the second Banff turnoff, take the Sunshine Village exit and follow the Sunshine Village Road 9 km to the parking lot at the base of the gondola lift

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

260Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $78.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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.
- 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: