Mt. St. Piran - Sun, Aug 7 2016

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Mt. St. Piran (8/7/2016)

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:

Lake Louise

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 7 2016 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 6 2016 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Nancy U
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Elevation: 2649m
Elevation Gain: 900m
Distance: about 12km return

Mt.St.Piran is an easy scramble with great views of Lake Louise,Mirror Lake,Lake Agnes and surrounding glaciers.

If conditions permit, we will most likely descend to the Mt.Niblock- St.Piran col and then towards Lake Agnes. The event may be cancelled or postponed subject to weather.

References: Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, Alan Kane,P.237
http://bobspirko.ca/LakeLouise/StPiran/StPiran.html
http://www.dave- stephens.com/scrambles/lakelouise/stpiran/stpiran.htm

Required Items to Bring:
Sturdy Hiking Boots
Water + food
Rain Gear
Warm Clothing with toque and gloves
$ or Park Pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Gaiters
Trekking Poles
First-aid Kit
Bear Spray
Rock Helmet

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive west along Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway). Enter Banff National Park, then take the Lake Louise turn-off and head south. Park at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise upper parking lot, then take the small path towards the lakeshore. You should see Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise on your right hand side. Our group will meet at the NE point of the lake, by the boat house.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

400Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $120.00 (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:

- 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: