Fox Lake Snowshoe - Sat, Nov 24 2018

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Fox Lake Snowshoe (11/24/2018)

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, Nov 24 2018  9:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Nov 22 2018 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:most of the daylight hours plus driving time
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Andra
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 5 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Distance: Approx 13 - 15 kms
Elevation: Approx 350 - 435 m
Pace: slower ascending moderate otherwise yet taking time to embrace the views and enjoy the snow

Snowshoe/Hike Description
Fox Lake sits at the base of Mount Fox just across the border into British Columbia. To get to and from Fox Lake we will be taking snowshoe trails and following along side (not on) sections of cross country ski trails. Being early season hopefully the number of skiers will be minimal. The exact trails and direction will be decided as we go but will include Hydroline, Elk Pass, Patterson, and Fox Creek. Expect lots of mountain views including the Continental Divide Range. When opportunities are presented to explore off trail in the snow, we will go for it.

NOTE:
There is a $3.00 Event Fee for Regular Members which I will be collecting at car pool.
This event is best suited to those who have regularly completed D4, D5 hikes.
Please come prepared and self sufficient for full on winter conditions.
Extra warm layers to put on when we stop for lunch will be beneficial.
We will be sticking together as a group and taking time to enjoy the snow.
If the forecast turns to be miserable this event will be cancelled and an email will be sent out Friday evening.


Required Items to Bring:
Snowshoes
warm & waterproof hiking boots
food, water
warm layers including mitts and hat (no cotton nor jeans)
extra warm layers for lunch break
personal first aid kit
headlamp
bag for wet/dirty boots for the drive home
money (small bills/coins) for your driver
cheerful personalities

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
bear spray
poles
gaiters
camera
hot beverage

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take the Trans Canada Hwy west from Calgary for approximately 70km, then turn south on Hwy 40 for approximately 50km (to where the gate is). Turn right onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail and follow the signs to the Elk Pass parking lot, which will be on your left.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):256Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 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 $76.80 (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:
Winter Safety Considerations
Entered by Andra - November 20, 2018
Terrain Classification: This event is exempt from avalanche planning because it is on official snowshoe trails. The route follows official snowshoe trails and along side cross country ski trails.
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.
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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.
Cost Includes:There is a $3.00 Event Fee for Regular Members which I will be collecting at car pool.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: