A Prairie New Year! - Sun, Jan 1 2017

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A Prairie New Year! (1/1/2017)

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:

Kananaskis(Elbow Falls Parking Lot)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jan 1 2017 6:45 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Dec 29 2016 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~2 - 3 hours return (plus driving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Raihan K
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: ~7km round trip
Elevation Gain: ~715m

Hungover or not, come watch the first sunrise of the year with your favorite COC peeps! Given that it's January 1, I won't be coordinating a carpool. If you are interested to carpool, send me an email indicating where you prefer to carpool from and I will circulate that information to others who live near you.

I will bring my stove and lots of tea and coffee to share. Bring whatever you want to eat!

There are no avalanche hazards on the main trail. However, it can be very slippery. We will also hike in the dark. Microspikes will be MANDATORY. As will be headlamps. Anyone without microspikes or headlamps will not be permitted to join the group.

Required Items to Bring:
-Proper hiking Boots and pack (PLS ensure your PACK is big enough to include extras -- a small water hydration bike pack that only fits your water hydration pack and small lunch is too small...one should always be ready for the unexpected)
- NO Sling pack.
-Plenty of water (min 1L )
-Micro-spikes or similar traction device.
-Toque and at least 2 pairs of mitts.
-Lunch
-Extra pair of socks(in case your current socks get wet your feet will freeze).
-Dress in layers.
-First-aid kit. Highly recommended-do not rely on coordinator.
-Bear spray and/or air horn and/or whistle - HIGHLY recommended, NO BEAR BELLS
-Change to pay your driver.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
• Hiking poles
-Headlamp
• Gaiters
• Camera
• Hand/toe warmers (i.e., Hot Shots)

Notes:

Winter Safety Considerations

Entered by Raihan on December 2, 2016

Terrain Classification: Unrated Front Range Terrain

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.

- 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: