Opal Ridge South - Sat, Jun 3 2006

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Opal Ridge South (6/3/2006)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 3 2006 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 1 2006 11:59 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Marcel B
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 6 kilometers roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1000 meters
Summit Elevation: 2597 meters

A short and steep hike with wonderful views of Kananaskis Valley and Lakes. We will start the hike near Fortress Gas Station. This is pretty much a hike all the way up except for some minor scrambling in a few spots. We will aim for the South Summit and return the same way which we came up.

If you have done Ha Ling Peak, Heart Mtn or Yamnuska Summit, you should do fine with this hike.

All participants must bring hiking boots for this hike.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Hiking Boots
rain gear
Warm Layers
lunch

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Calgary we'll head west on Highway 1 to Highway 40. We'll take Highway 40 and head south for about 41 kms to the Fortress Junction gas station. We'll park at the north end of the gas station parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

230Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $69.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Monday, April 15, 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:

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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: