Powderface Ck Trail - Prairie Link - Prairie Ck Trail - Fri, Jan 28 2022

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Powderface Ck Trail - Prairie Link - Prairie Ck Trail (1/28/2022)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snowshoe

Event Location:

Elbow Falls Parking Area

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jan 28 2022 9:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 27 2022 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 - 4 Hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim Fischer
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Member Cost:

None

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS: Participation in this event is conditional upon attendee compliance with the following restrictions: If you have COVID-19, COVID-19- like symptoms, or may have COVID-19 due to a recent exposure, you are expected to withdraw from this event and stay home. We will be more than happy to see you at another event once it is considered safe.

See our COVID-19 Policy for complete information.

Distance: ~12km
Elevation Gain: 2680m

This loop begins at Elbow Falls. We'll take a clockwise approach to it, hiking Powderface Creek trail to the junction with Prairie Link trail (3.3km), over Prairie Link trail to Prairie Creek (3.2km), then out Prairie Creek trail back to the parking lot (5.6km). The route has sections of mixed deciduous/coniferous forests, lodgepole pine stands, open meadows, and riverside hiking.
Snow shoes required.

Required Items to Bring:
- Snow Shoes
- Warm winter boots or sturdy hiking boots
- Warm gloves or mitts
- Layered clothing
- Water, lunch, snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Poles
- Camera
- Gaiters (if wearing hiking boots)
- Warm beverages
- Micro-spikes, in the event much of the trail is walkable without snowshoes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Calgary, take Hwy 22 south to Bragg Creek. At the traffic lights turn left and proceed South 2km to Highway 66. At the T-junction turn right nd proceed West into Kananaskis Country to Elbow Falls parking lot, where we'll meet.

Notes:

Winter Safety Considerations

Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it is on an official snow shoe 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.

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Cost & Payment:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: