Burstall Pass - Relaxed - Fri, Jul 31 2015

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Burstall Pass - Relaxed (7/31/2015)

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:

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 31 2015 10:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 31 2015 7:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

Approx. 6 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Duane
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 15km return
Elevation Gain: 475m
Pace: Relaxed yet steady
Lunch: a good hour to enjoy the views at the pass

This is an exploratory hike and the first time your coordinator has attempted it. Some route finding may be necessary.

This adventurous hike takes you through forest and meadows to 2380m Burstall Pass. The view from above treeline stretches from tiny alpine wildflowers at your feet south to the glaciated north face of Mt. Sir Douglas.

At the outset the trail crosses open meadows below Mud Lake. You pass a left branching trail as you start to climb on old logging roads through the forest. Immediately, you veer right following trail markers and continue along the wide, rolling road that leads into the valley. The surface is hard-packed with few rocks. After Burstall Lakes, the road reverts to a narrow hiking trail.

Soon you escape the forest at the edge of an alluvial plain. To your left sits impressive Robertson Glacier whose meltwater has washed down the gravel that covers the valley floor. This is where you may need that spare pair of shoes to wade across the icy river in times of higher flow or later in the day. From here a steep and rooty path leads quickly to treeline and meadows bristling with western anemonies.

After this brief respite, you begin the final ascent to the pass. There from your windswept vantage point far above treeline, you are rewarded with magnificent views that sweep from Mt. Birdwood in the north to Mt. Sir Douglas in the south. Continue a short way west of the pass for views of Leman Lake and the Spray Valley to the west.

Ref: GemTrek's Kananaskis Lakes map.

It is highly recommended you bring additional footwear (such as sandals) for possible creek crossing. This is prime bear territory, we will hike as a group at all times.

Remember, we are out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary, please do not sign up if you need to be back for another commitment.

Required Items to Bring:
-hiking shoes/boots
-water (2L recommended)
-lunch, snacks
-comfortable quick dry clothing for variable weather conditions including rain/wind gear, warmer layers etc.
-carpool money
-plastic bag for your muddy boots for drive home

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-a spare pair of shoes for the unbridged stream crossings
-hiking poles
-bear spray
-headlamp
-gaiters
-camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway 1 west. Turn south on Hwy 40 and follow 50km to the junction with Kananaskis Lakes Trail. Turn off on Kananaskis Lakes Trail here. (Reset odometer to 0.) At 2.2km, turn right onto the gravel Smith-Dorrien/ Spray Trail. At 22.2km, turn west into the Burstall Pass day use area. Park here.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

290Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 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:

- 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: