Autumn Adventure - James Walker Route - Relaxed Pace - Sun, Oct 2 2016

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Autumn Adventure - James Walker Route - Relaxed Pace (10/2/2016)

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:Hike
Event Location:Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 2 2016  9:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 30 2016 11:00:00 PM
Event Duration:~ 7 hours plus driving
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Sylvia(1) A.
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 8 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Distance:~15km
Elevation gain: ~510m
Proper hiking boots - Sorry NO sneakers / hiking trail runners or jeans. thx

+++Drivers are needed+++

- Read:
At this time of the year +++Micro- spikes+++ are highly recommended (recent snowfall). We never know what we will encounter.

The James Walker Route starts as part of the Sawmill - Chester trail network, heads up along James Walker Creek and ends at an unnamed lake. We will explore to see how far we can go. Some light bushwhacking may be required as the trail is quite faint as soon as you get off the ski trails (Kathy & Craig Copeland describe the trail as "a psycho path" with a normal-looking trailhead, followed by a couple of hours in the trees before fully enjoying the rock slabs, tarns, and spectacular views of the 3,000m peaks).

**Please do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary; we are out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary. Your coordinator likes to explore so be ready to explore the spectacular/unique scenery in this area.**

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.

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:
- Icers/microspikes- recommended
- Proper hiking boots
- Backpack - large enough to include extras (clothes, first aid kit, etc.). A small bike hydration pack that only fits your hydration/water system and small lunch is too small.
- Plastic bag for muddy/wet boots for the ride home
- Gaiters
- Extra pair of socks (to keep you feet dry when your boots get wet from rain and snow).
- Water (at least 1.5L)
- Lunch
- Dress in layers
- Mittens, toque (NO leather gloves(hands freeze right away on mtn hikes) - mountain weather is unpredictable)
- Bear spray and/or air horn and/or whistle - no bear bells
- $$ to pay your driver
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Hiking poles
- Thermos - warm beverage for lunch
- Camera
- Snowshoes

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):275Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 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 $82.50 (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.
- 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:
*Note: Kindly please do not cancel at the last minute, this effects the carpool and also others on the wait list who want to attend. Thank you for your consideration for other COC members.