Wasootch Ridge - Slow Pace - Sun, Apr 14 2019
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Wasootch Ridge - Slow Pace (4/14/2019)
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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.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: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Kananaskis Valley, Hwy. 40 | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Apr 14 2019 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Sun, Apr 14 2019 6:00:00 AM | ||||||
Event Duration: | ~5 hours plus travelling time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Grant P
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | $3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 4 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: 12 km, round trip
Proper hiking footwear required Wasootch Ridge offers an interesting series of climbs and decents. The ascents are persistent up a long ridge on the east side of Kananaskis Valley. Once on top of the ridge you'll get 360 degree views all around. We will not do the extended part beyond the ridge and will stop at the cairn on the ridge where the terrain is flat to have lunch. It is early season, the weather is unpredictable, some form of ice traction is recommended. "MicroSpikes" or "ICERS"are great! Also bring rain gear, gloves, ear warmers. Note that your coordinator has not done this hike before except for having wandered up the initial hill. He has an ulterior motive and will be carrying a 60x spotting scope. At some point we may be stopping for a few minutes with the scope. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | The Wasootch trailhead is just south of Barrier
Lake on Hwy
40.
From Hwy 1 drive S on Hwy 40. Slow down after crossing signed Porcupine Creek. Turn left into Wasootch Creek day use area. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 165Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 7:30 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 $49.50 (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 Entered by Grant P on April 12, 2019 Terrain Classification: Classification: Class 1 Conditions: Variable Plan: We will follow the trail up to the ridge..flat area/up to the cairn...we will not go beyond this whereby the last 1 km is a scramble. 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: | |||||||
Member Cost: | $3.00/Person | ||||||
Cost Includes: | $3.00 Event Fee for Regular Club Members. Premier Members or Club Volunteers exempt from event fees. | ||||||
Make a Payment: | Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment. | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |