Tombstone Lakes - Sat, Oct 15 2016

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Tombstone Lakes (10/15/2016)

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:

Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park, Highwood 40, Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 15 2016 8:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 13 2016 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

a full day (plus driving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Andra
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: Approx 21 kms
Elevation Gain: Approx 570 meters
Pace: Moderate but slower for any steep sections, plus taking time to enjoy the views.
OPTION: We may explore if opportunities arise, this would add distance and elevation.
EXPECT: snow, ice, slush, mud

This event is for hikers who have recently completed some events with similar distance, elevation and pace.
Only sign up if you are willing to stick together and hike as a group.
We are out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary. If you have evening plans it is best not to sign up.
Come prepared for an extended lunch time visit if conditions are in our favour.
Hike Description
While the gate is still open, let’s take that opportunity to enjoy a wintery adventure into the Highwood area backcountry. Our route will start with hiking up to and then skirting Elbow Lake. We'll follow the Big Elbow Trail that will lead us to the Upper Elbow River Valley which we will meander through. After that and then passing the Tombstone Campground, we will eventually reach the intersection to veer off to our destination lakes, the sibling Upper & Lower Tombstone Lakes that sit at the base of Tombstone Mountain. After a leisurely potentially longer lunch, we will hit the trail home with the possibility of exploring as we go which may add some distance and minimal elevation gain.
Come prepared for the potential of full on winter hiking. Warm and waterproof layers from head to toe will make your adventure much more pleasant.
Reference
"Where Locals Hike" by Kathy & Craig Copeland
"Kananaskis Lakes" GemTrek Map

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots
microspikes, foot traction
food, water
warm layers including hat and mitts
clothes for varying weather conditions (no cotton nor jeans)
personal first aid kit
bag for dirty boots for the drive home
your cheerful personalities
sense of adventure

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
poles
bear spray
camera
hot beverage
gaiters

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 to Hwy 40. Follow Hwy 40 South for 62km. (Keep going straight through the open gate at the junction with Kananaskis Lakes trail at 50km.) Turn left into the trailhead parking lot at Elbow Pass day-use area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

250Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $75.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions for the trip.

- 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: