Shark Lake - Snowshoe - Sat, Feb 25 2017
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Shark Lake - Snowshoe (2/25/2017)
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: | Snowshoe | ||||||
Event Location: | Kananaskis Country | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Feb 25 2017 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Feb 24 2017 8:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 5Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D2: Easy to Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Len M.
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 4 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 8 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: 8km (4K in & 4K out)
Elevation Gain: 200m This is relatively easy snowshoe experience on a very well defined trail away from avalanche hazards. We'll be traveling at an easy pace and there are great views of Spray Lakes along the way. Shark Lake (Marushka Lake to Ms. Daffern) lies in the valley between Tent Ridge and Mt. Shark. Ref: Gillean Daffern's Kananaskis Country Trail Guide, Vol 1, Third Edition, p72. and GemTrek Canmore and Kananaskis Village | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Smith Dorrien to the road signed for Mount Engadine Lodge and Mount Shark. In 1.8km park in a small parking area on the right side of the road. See Peter Lougheed Map. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 300Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:30 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 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 Amended by Len M on Feb. 24, 2017 Terrain Classification: Simple Class 1. Conditions: as at 2017-02-24 is Alpine: 3 Considerable; Tree Line: 2 Moderate; Below Tree Line: 1 Low Plan: Peter Lougheed Information Center reports ~15cm new snow since Monday and good snowshoeing conditions at Shark Lake area. 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: |