Old Baldy Ridge - Slow & Steady - Sat, May 7 2016

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Old Baldy Ridge - Slow & Steady (5/7/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 7 2016 10:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 6 2016 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7-8 Hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jacques M
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 16km return
Elevation: 860M
Pace: Slow & Steady

This is a superb day hike, available early in the season and fantastic views of the front range. Expect some tricky sections as you dodge flood damage including downed trees, creek crossings, narrow trails over steep drops and route finding . The trail climbs steadily to the tarn. The push from the tarn up to the ridge is very steep but short. Will walk the grassy ridge, have lunch and enjoy the fantastic view.

Required Items to Bring:
- Lunch, water
- Layered clothes for varying weather conditions
- Hiking boots, no shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Gaiters
- First aid kit
- Change to pay your driver
- Bear Spray
- Hiking Poles
- Bug Spray with DEET
- Sun screen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take highway 1 towards Canmore and exit at Highway 40 (K-Country). Drive south 27.2km on Hwy 40. Turn east at the signed Evan-Thomas Trailhead parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

185Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $55.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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:

Winter Safety Considerations

This event is exempt from avalanche planning, as it is considered to be generally free from avalanche hazards being front range terrain considered to be generally free from avalanche hazard

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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.

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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: