Moose Mountain Fire Lookout - Sun, Aug 9 2015

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Moose Mountain Fire Lookout (8/9/2015)

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

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 9 2015 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 8 2015 6:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~ 5 - 6 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
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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:

Return: approximately 14km
Elevation: approximately 670m gain
Proper hiking boots - Sorry NO sneakers / sandals / hiking trail runners or Jeans. thx

Drivers are needed: If you can drive, please indicate how many people you can take, including yourself.

It's great to live in Calgary! You don't have to travel far to get a quick hike in. In addition Sunday's forecast is sunny and warm so come on out and join us.

Moose Mountain fire lookout. It provides a very scenic view on a clear day, whereby the foursome can be seen to the southwest:Banded Peak, Outlaw Peak, Mt. Cornwall and Mt. Glasgow. You'll have many "digital moments". Moose Mountain is located halfway between the prairies and the first range of the Rocky Mountains.

We are planning to have lunch at the summit(where the fire lookout is). Hopefully the sun will be out and the wind light.

If you live in the NW, you might want to meet us directly at trailhead, quicker for you then meeting us at the SW carpool.

PACE: Relaxed Slower pace when doing the uphill portions and moderate for the balance. If you are a speed demon , please sign up for another hike.

If weather is no longer nice/sunny and takes a turn...this event will get cancelled-email will go out.

Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are NOT trained guides. All participants are responsible for their OWN safety and equipment.

Required Items to Bring:
-Proper hiking Boots and pack (PLS ensure your PACK is big enough to include extras -- a small water hydration bike pack that only fits your water hydration pack and small lunch is too small...one should always be ready for the unexpected)
-NO Sling pack not appropriate for hike.
-Plenty of water (min 1 1/2L-more if weather is hot )
-Lunch
-Dress in layers
-First-aid kit-Highly recommended-do not rely on coordinator
-Bear spray and/or air horn and/or whistle - HIGHLY recommended,
NO BEAR BELLS-
-Change to pay your driver
-Plastic bag to put muddy boots in.
-Headlamp
.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS FROM SW CARPOOL: Drive south on Macleod Trail & exit out of town on 22X westbound (Marquis of Lorne). If you drive by Spruce Meadows you know that you're heading in the right direction towards Kananaskis. Highway 22X turns into 22 just before Priddis (keep going west) and eventually turns into 66 (3 km before Bragg Creek). Don't turn toward Bragg Creek but continue heading west on Hwy. 66. About 0.7 km past the Paddy's Flats campground, we will turn right onto the Moose Mountain Road. This steep, 7.5 km long gravel road going up will take us to a small parking area at the trailhead. ==================================== === CARPOOL FROM THE NW: Go West to Bragg Creek and follow Hwy 8 west then Hwy 22 south to Bragg Creek. At the 3 way stop sign at Bragg Creek, turn left to stay on Highway 22. Reset odometer to 0. Turn west (right) onto Highway 66 and continue west. At 16.7km (just beyond Paddy's Flat) turn right onto a dirt road. Continue on this road for 7km until you reach the trailhead parking.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $36.00 (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: