Bryant Creek Ski Overnighter at Shelter - Wed, Dec 28 2016
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Bryant Creek Ski Overnighter at Shelter (12/28/2016)
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: | Ski - Cross-Country | ||||||
Event Location: | Banff National Park Via Smith Dorrien Road | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Wed, Dec 28 2016 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Tue, Dec 27 2016 8:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 2 nights overnight, returning to Calgary about 5 p.m. on Dec 30 | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Ian G
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, All Ages Welcome | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 6 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 8 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Register and pay directly SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE 1 ALREADY BOOKED JUST CONTACT ME with Parks canada. THIS TRIP DOES PASS THROUGH SIMPLE CLASS 1 AVALANCHE TERRAIN AS DEFINED BY PARKS CANADA. IN THE EVENT THAT THE AVALANCHE RATING IS HIGH OR ABOVE THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED This is a first paid, first to go event. Payment must be sent directly to parks Canada at 403.762.1550 Please put yourself on the waiting list and confirm payment. After you confirm your payment I will move you onto the registered list. This is a backcountry ski trip 14KM one way to a primitive shelter with a wood stove, where we will spend 2 nights enjoying heat, good food, good company and perhaps a game of cards. The next day we will either go to Assiniboine or Marvel Lake. This is a relatively flat ski trip with a gradual up and down although it could be somewhat challenging due to possible trail breaking and/or a narrow, icy trail, and a little steep in a few places. There is one reasonably long, steep hill. All participants must be reasonably fit and prepared for a possible workout. We will, though, have all day to reach the shelter. We will need to carry all of our gear except a tent. Distance: 14 kms one way. Vertical gain: Minimal, gradual down and then up to shelter Topographic maps: 82 J/14, 82 J/13. Gem Trek recreational map: Banff and Mount Assiniboine Description: From Mt. Shark parking lot (off Smith Dorrien Road, 43 kms south of the town of Canmore), take the Watridge Lake Trail to the Banff National Park boundary (approx. 5.5 km) then continue on the Bryant Creek Trail to the shelter for another 8.3 kms. Total ski to shelter is 13.8 kms. There are two dorm rooms with plain plywood platforms for sleeping. Possible excursions to Marvel Lake from shelter. http://www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pn -np/ab/banff/activ/activ33jj_e.asp/ I am not a trained person. Each person on this trip is expected to be prepared and take care of themselves. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | The trip starts and ends at Mt. Shark parking lot on the Smith Dorrien. Take the Trans Canada Highway west towards Canmore, and then Highway 40 south into Kananaskis Country. Turn right onto the Kananaskis Lakes Trail at the winter gate. Turn north (right) onto the Smith Dorrien. Several kilometres up the road you will see the Mt. Shark parking lot. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 300Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 9:00 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 $90.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, March 29, 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: | |||||||
Your spot is not reserved
until you have paid. Those who have paid,
including anyone from the waiting list, will
take priority.
Winter Safety Considerations Entered by Ian Gammack on Nov 19 2016 Terrain Classification: Class 1 Plan: *THIS TRIP DOES PASS THROUGH SIMPLE CLASS 1 AVALANCHE TERRAIN AS DEFINED BY PARKS CANADA. IN THE EVENT THAT THE AVALANCHE RATING IS HIGH OR ABOVE THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED 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 and current avalanche conditions for the trip. I will, and the club will, in no way shape or form be responsible for your safety. - 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. | ||||||
Cost Includes: | 2 nights' overnight accommodation at Bryant Creek shelter. | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |