Chickadee Valley and Banff - Sat, Dec 10 2016

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Chickadee Valley and Banff (12/10/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snowshoe

Event Location:

Kootenay National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 10 2016 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 9 2016 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

All Day

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Benn C
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 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:

This is the 599th event I'm coordinating so lets go have some fun before I go over the waterfall :)
Plan:
- Snowshoe Chickadee Valley
- Visit Banff, soak in hot springs, tour the town and have dinner afterwards then go home.

The Chickadee Valley lies right on the Great Divide. Views from the head of this valley open up to glacier-clad mountains. The day will be spent touring through the old burn that scorched this valley back in 1968. We will be in both British Columbia and Alberta for most of the day as we crisscross over the divide. Should have plenty of snow to fluff around in. We'll be staying in the valley floor away from any run offs and not going up any slopes. We will be out all day so expect to be home late. Fun, anything-goes event. A crazy carpet might be useful.
I'll increase the group size when I have enough drivers.

Note: Rentals available at:
Outdoor Centre @ UofC
Sports Rent and MEC

Snowshoe distance: approx. 7.5 km
Elevation: approx.: 30 m

Required Items to Bring:
- Snowshoes and poles
- Lunch
- Adequate layers
- Minimum 1L of water
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Park pass
- Swimsuit
- Money for car pool, hot springs and dinner
- Bag for wet snowshoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive 164km west of Banff to the junction of Highway 1 and 93 South. Head south on Highway 93 towards Radium for 10.3km right to the Great Divide and parking lot on the left side of the highway.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

340Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $102.00 (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:

Winter Safety Considerations:
Entered by Ben C on November 25, 2016.
Terrain Classification: Class 1/Simple terrain.
Plan: Conditions to be reviewed prior to the event.
Forecast as on Dec 9/16 for Dec 10/16:
Alpine - Moderate
Treeline – Low
Below treeline - Low

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.
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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: