Grass Pass and Bull Creek Hills - Sat, Jan 7 2017
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Grass Pass and Bull Creek Hills (1/7/2017)
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The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Snowshoe | ||||||
Event Location: | Southern Kananaskis - Highwood | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Jan 7 2017 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Jan 6 2017 6:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | ~5-6 hours + driving | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D5: Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Mick
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Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 1 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 10 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: Approx:11-12km Total Elevation Gain: Approx: 700M
Note:
We'll first hike 3.2km on the Grass Pass Trail along an old exploration road. The ascent is fairly gradual (425m) up to Grass Pass. At the pass we'll head eastward and upwards into the Bull Creek Hills. The Bull Creek summit is an additional 2.5km (265 m), with 1km of ridge walking. From the Bull Creek summit we'll have wonderful views of Mt. Head and Holy Cross Mountain. We will return the same way as we came up References:· Google Earth coordinates: 50°24'59.23"N, 114°34'56.15"W · GemTrek Highwood & Cataract Creek Map · Longview Weather
Please note that
this is not a
speed
demon's hike (getting to the top in
record time).
We will be hiking at
a moderate pace on flat areas and at a slower
pace on
steeper
terrain going up. If
you're used to
"slowpoke-
paced hikes" then this hike is not for you.
Please remember
that
it's a lot harder to hike in
snow/winter conditions than summer
conditions. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Will be emailed to participants. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 210Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:00 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 $63.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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 This event is exempt from avalanche planning, as it is considered to be generally free from avalanche hazards because it is listed in "A Beginner's guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies" by Andrew Nugara Avalanche Forecast Danger Level for Kananasis This information entered by Mick on 6-Jan- 2017 ( Avalanche Forecast Avalanche Danger Level: Alpine : Moderate Treeline : Moderate Below Treeline : Low - 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: |