Rawson Lake - Snowshoe - Sat, Feb 1 2020

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Rawson Lake - Snowshoe (2/1/2020)

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:Snowshoe
Event Location:Kananaskis Country
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 1 2020  11:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 31 2020 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:3 - 4 hours plus travel time
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Len M.
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Member Cost:$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Maximum No. Guests:2
Minimum Group Size:3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:1
Number Registered So Far: 3 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

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Distance : Total 8 km round trip (return to Rawson Lake)
Total elevation gain : approximately 350 metres
Pace : Relaxed

Let's enjoy an outing in beautiful surroundings and in great company while getting a good work out.

There is some elevation gain to contend with but comparable to Rummel Lake or Chester Lake. The pace will be relaxed, no speedsters please.

Trail description :

We will park at the Upper Lake Day Use parking lot. From there it is a short 3.9 km hike to Rawson Lake that is nested between the Upper Kananaskis Lake and the 3,174 metre wall of Mount Sarrail. To the lake, there is a height gain of 350 metres. There should be some great photo opportunities.

We will not be going into avalanche terrain (far side of Rawson Lake).


Required Items to Bring:
- Your cheerfulness
- Snowshoes
- Warm layers
- Gloves
- Water and/or hot drinks
- $$ for carpool		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera
- Gaiters
- Poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take the Trans Canada Highway west from Calgary for approximately 70 km, then turn south on Highway 40 for approximately 50 km. Turn right onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail and follow the signs to the Upper Lake parking lots. Park in the lot on your left hand side.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):264Km
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 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 $79.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Wednesday, April 17, 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

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Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it is on an official Snowshoe Trail

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
Non-Member Cost:$3.00/Person
Cost Includes:$3.00 Event Fee for Regular Club Members. No fee for Premier Members or Club Volunteers.
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: