**Changed** Day Paddle Kayak @ Kananaskis Lakes - Sat, Sep 12 2015

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**Changed** Day Paddle Kayak @ Kananaskis Lakes (9/12/2015)

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.

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The Basics:
Event Type:Water - Flat
Event Location:Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Upper Kananaskis Lake
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 12 2015  11:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:15 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 12 2015 7:00:00 AM
Event Duration:1 day
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Benn C
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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:8
Maximum No. Guests:4
Minimum Group Size:2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:1
Number Registered So Far: 4 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Saturday is supposed to be brilliant so we'll head out to Upper Kananaskis Lake at the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park then spend the rest of the day paddling exploring the lake and its teenie islands. Great way to spend a weekend in the countryside. We'll stop somewhere on the lake to have a late potluck afternoon lunch by the waters. Bring something you'd like to share.

NOTE:
Your boat should be equipped with a bailer and you should have a whistle on you when in the boat.

If you don't have a boat, you can rent one at:
1) Aquabatics Rental - https://www.aquabaticscalgary.com/rentals ; or
2) U of C Outdoor Centre - http://www.ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre/rental; or
3) MEC rentals - http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Services/Stores/Calgary.jsp


Required Items to Bring:
- food for the potluck
- kayak, paddle, PFD
- whistle, throw bag with tow rope, bailer
- self rescue equipment
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- raingear
- water
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- hat
- camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:From highway 1, turn south onto highway 40. Keep going until you see the sign that says Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Turn right at the next junction. Follow the trail that says Kananaskis Lakes Trail. Go past the visitor centre. When you eventually see a small sign that says Upper Lake, turn into that and meet by the boat ramp.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):250Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:15 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $75.00 (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.
 
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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: