Mt Assiniboine backpacking trip - Sat, Jul 22 2017, Sun, Jul 23 2017, Mon, Jul 24 2017, Tue, Jul 25 2017, Wed, Jul 26 2017, Thu, Jul 27 2017, Fri, Jul 28 2017

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Mt Assiniboine backpacking trip (7/22/2017)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

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 - Backpack

Event Location:

Mt Assiniboine Park, BC

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 22 2017, Sun, Jul 23 2017, Mon, Jul 24 2017, Tue, Jul 25 2017, Wed, Jul 26 2017, Thu, Jul 27 2017, Fri, Jul 28 2017 8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jan 31 2017 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7 days

Difficulty Rating:

D7: Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Raihan K
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Member Cost:

$300.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Plan (July 22-28):

Hike from Sunshine to Mt Assiniboine area (2 days).
Scrambling in Mt Assiniboine area (2 days), 100% photography (1 day)
Hike out to Mt Shark (2 days)

Eligibility and conditions:
• Strong hikers comfortable with scrambling and carrying backcountry provisions for 7 days.
• Able to carry your own tent in addition to all other gear. We will be camping.
• Fitness levels will be vetted before anyone is accepted on this trip. If you have hiked with me I will have a rough idea whether this trip will be suitable for you.
• Required fitness: (1) carry at least 40lbs up and back down Prairie Mountain in 3 hours or less. (2) complete 15 rounds on the Curling club staircase in one hour.
• All-weather persons. You must be willing to and have gear to hike in all conditions.
• Willingness to stick with the group. No soloists.
• Patience to allow photographers to spend the time in Mt Assiniboine area to compose shots.

A planning meeting will be arranged in January 2017. Gear and details will be discussed then. Cost TBD. Daily average should not exceed $35-40 per person (excluding food/gear).

Send me an email or a text message if you have any questions.

Required Items to Bring:
TBD

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be provided

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

400Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $120.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

Member Cost:

$300.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Cost TBD. $300 is just a crude estimate. DO NOT PAY THE COC.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: