Mount Lipsett - Sat, Jul 4 2015

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Mount Lipsett (7/4/2015)

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:

Highway 40 near Highwood Pass

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 4 2015 8:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 2 2015 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7.0 - 8.0 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

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: Approx 15 kms
Elevation Gain: Approx 800 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.
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.
This is a meet at carpool only event.

Hike Description
Mount Lipsett is named after Major General Louis James Lipsett, a Senior Officer who commanded the 3rd Canadian Division during WW1. The only resemblance to war on this Mount would be the jagged sections that look like battlements. The only battle that will face us today will be hiking a portion of switchbacks along an old logging road through the forest where it may be boggy at times. Once you conquer that part of the trail, then the reward is a parade of peaks as far as you can see, highway 40 far below, wide-open vistas to the south, west and north plus massive Mist Mountain to the east. To top that off, there is the opportunity to see an array of wildflowers amongst the rock formations. Even if it is cold and windy on top of Mount Lipsett, we will still take time to explore but will seek shelter for our lunch break. Come prepared for all weather conditions. This will be an out and back hike.

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots
food, water
bear spray
clothes for varying weather conditions (no cotton nor jeans)
warm layers for lunch break (may be cold and windy)
personal first aid kit
bag for dirty boots for the drive home
cheerful personalities

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Hwy west from Calgary and turn south on Hwy 40. Continue south on Highway 40 for approximately 50km until you pass through the winter gates. Continue south and when you reach the Highwood Pass Sign drive another 13.2 kms and park in the lot on the left hand side of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

280Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $84.00 (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.
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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: