Mt Kidd - Sun, Jun 25 2017

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Mt Kidd (6/25/2017)

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:

Scramble

Event Location:

Spray Lakes Reservoir

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 25 2017 6:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 23 2017 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

6-9 hours (plus driving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Bob (Ran) Z
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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:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

A moderate snow/slab/scree ascent via southeast bowl. Please read mandatory gear list, missing one and you will be staying in the city.

Elevation Gain-1350 m
Distance-10.5 km return

Mt Kidd: it is a steep, unrelenting grind best done about late May or June when compacted snow allows step-kicking going up and glissading on descent. Otherwise, expect heaps of loose scree. Knowledge of ice axe self-arrest is imperative during prime month.

Trip will be cancelled if the weather is unfavorable.

Required Items to Bring:
Climbing Helmet
Sturdy Hiking Boots
Minimum 2.5L of Water
Lunch
Rain Gear
Warm Clothing
Ice axe and microspikes
Gloves
Sunglasses
Gaiters
Headlamp with good battery

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

TBD

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $60.00 (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:

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: