Ranger Summit / Strange Brew / Boundary Ridge Loop - Sun, Oct 25 2020

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Ranger Summit / Strange Brew / Boundary Ridge Loop (10/25/2020)

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 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:

Bragg Creek Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 25 2020 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 24 2020 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 hours + drive time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mick
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Member Cost:

None

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 9.6 km return
Elevation Gain: >300 m
Pace: Relaxed.
Expectations:
You must be willing to stick together as a group.
Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary. We will be out to enjoy the day and event duration/return to Calgary may vary.

Description:
This hike follows multi-use trails in West Bragg Creek area, so we may encounter the occasional mountain bike. You will find this hike surprisingly nice, with some great viewpoints toward snow-capped peaks of Rockies and walking gentle, forested ridges. We will be hiking Ranger Summit / Strange Brew / Boundary Ridge loop with side trip to the first panoramic viewpoint on Ranger Summit.

If you're not sure about a hike, feel free to contact the coordinator and remember to always hike within your ability in order to be able to keep up with the group.

COVID-19 considerations
Have you travelled in the last 14 days?
Are you showing any symptoms, been in contact with a confirmed case, or been tested positive at all?
Have you read and understood the current restrictions that are club policy during the COVID-19 situation? These can be found on the Home page of the COC website.

Please answer these questions in the comments or medical section during the sign up process, in addition to signing the waiver. Your coordinator has been instructed to remove you from the event if you do not answer or comply with these questions. Failure to follow the guidelines could result in you being evicted from the event even after it has commenced. Your coordinator has this discretion and you could be reported to the club if you create problems. The COC is attempting to keep all members safe and asks for your respect during these difficult times. If you do not wish to follow these temporary restrictions you should not sign up but are welcome to continue after the restrictions have been removed.

Required Items to Bring:

Snow shoes
snack and water
clothes for varying autumn weather conditions

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Bear Spray
first aid kit
flask with warm drink

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow Highway 8 west out of town. Hit the roundabout at Highway 22 and head south towards Bragg Creek. Before the stop sign at Bragg and before the Shell gas station, turn right into Balsam Ave. Go pass the mall on your left and at the bridge, turn left at the T junction. Continue for approx. 10 km till the end of the road and you'll reach West Bragg Creek /picnic area/parking lot. Park on the far end of the parking lot.
I will be driving a blue CRV (VZN 022)

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.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: