Prairie Mountain Loop - Relaxed Pace - Wed, Jul 1 2015

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Prairie Mountain Loop - Relaxed Pace (7/1/2015)

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:

Kananaskis - Little Elbow Rec Area

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 1 2015 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jun 30 2015 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Duane
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 11km loop (up prairie mountain return prairie creek)
Elevation gain: 750m approx
Pace: Relaxed but steady (no slow pokes or speed demons please)
No Dogs Please

Come join me for a relaxed hike up Prairie Mountain where the objective will be to actually take time to enjoy the views and maybe even work on our tans over lunch :) After ascending steeply through the forest with occasional glimpses of the winding Elbow River below, we eventually reach a more gentle open slope for the final few hundred meters to reach the summit. Once there, we will take some time to relax, have lunch and enjoy the beautiful 360-degree views. Weather permitting, count on spending a good hour up top.

Afterwards we will make our way back via the opposite side of the mountain and eventually join up with Prairie Creek Trail. This is a more gentle descent than returning the way we came. Some route finding may be necessary as I have not attempted the loop before.

IMPORTANT:This trail is quite steep, please be confident in your ability to handle the stated elevation before signing up. Previous experience with similar elevation gain is highly recommended. The stated event duration of 5-6 hours is an estimate only, if you have to be home by a certain time please refrain from registering. There are no guarantees when it comes to hiking so please, when in doubt ~ don't come out :)

If the group is interested, we may make a brief stop in Bragg Creek for a refreshment or ice cream before heading back to Calgary.

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Comfortable quick dry active wear (avoid jeans, cotton tops)
- Windbreaker/rain gear (can be quite windy at the top)
- Plenty of water, energy drink
- Lunch
- Snacks/energy food
- $$ for carpool driver
- Bag for dirty hiking shoes/boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Hiking poles
- Camera
- First Aid Kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the carpool, we'll make our way to Bragg Creek via highways 8 and 22. From the intersection of highways 22 and 66 turn right and follow the highway for approximately 20km. Park at the Beaver Lodge lot on the left side of the highway just beyond the winter gate and Elbow Falls.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $39.00 (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:

- 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: