Little Lougheed - Sat, Jun 1 2019

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Little Lougheed (6/1/2019)

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:

Scramble

Event Location:

Spray Valley Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 1 2019 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 31 2019 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Approx 5 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Lorrie W
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:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 5km round trip
Elevation Gain: 779m net, 811m total

Little Lougheed is a steep 2.5 kilometer to the summit through forest, boulder fields and scree, with rewarding views of Mt. Lougheed, Mt. Sparrowhawk and Spray Lakes. It is rated as difficult.

Your coordinator has not done this scramble before so this will be an exploratory scramble. There may be some route finding involved.

Only fit and experienced hikers should be signing up to this event. You will be vetted if the coordinators has not hiked/scrambled with you before.

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking boots with ankle support
Microspikes
Bear spray
Plenty of water (3 litres)
Lunch and snacks
Rain/wind gear and extra layers regardless of forecast
Bag for dirty shoes/boots
Carpool money

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

Hiking Poles
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Headlamp (always recommended to be in your pack)
Personal First Aid Kit
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W to Three Sisters Pkwy/AB-742 in Bighorn No. 8. Take exit 93 from Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W. Drive to Three Sisters Pkwy/AB-742 Kananaskis.

Follow the Smith Dorrien Trail for about 24.4 km. Then make a u-turn and park on the side of the road, by the obvious drainage at Spencer Creek.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

232Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $69.60 (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:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$3.00 Event fee for Regular COC members and Guests

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: