Big Sister - Sat, Jul 2 2016

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Big Sister (7/2/2016)

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:

Scramble

Event Location:

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 2 2016 6:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 1 2016 11:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

6-8 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Bob (Ran) Z
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Elevation Gain: 1200 m
Elevation: 2936m

This is the Big Sister of the very well known and easily recognizable Three Sisters. This is a moderate scramble. We’ll start climbing the back of the Big Sister via drainage/gully. It may involve two very short low-5th class climbing.

This is for experienced and fit scramblers who can keep a steady pace for several hours. Microspike and iceaxe are a must as the last little part could still have snow. VERY IMPORTANT!!! If I don't know you, please send me an email with your past month hiking activities or you will be moved to waiting list.

It will be quite steep and slabby after the treeline. There is a 5-meter downclimb near the top and this may not be fun for those who don't have much scrambling experience.

Required Items to Bring:
rock helmet
sturdy hiking boots
water (2.5 L minimum)
windbreaker
snacks
light gloves
Microspikes and iceaxe

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
gaiters
appropriate clothing for rain/sun
lunch
sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Highway 1 to Canmore. We'll go through Canmore to the Smith-Dorrien. We'll follow this road past Goat Pond and look for a open gravel area on the left a couple of hundred meters after the Spray Lake Ranger Station. Approximately 17.3 kilometers after crossing the Bow River bridge in Canmore.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $72.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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: