Prairie Mountain - Sat, Mar 24 2007

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Prairie Mountain (3/24/2007)

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:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Bragg Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 24 2007 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 22 2007 11:59 PM

Event Duration:

~5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Note:Hiking boots required-sorry no runners.
When selecting a hike, always remember to review the elevation & distance & hike within your own ability.

Distance: 8km round trip
Elevation gain: 715m

The route for this hike is well travelled & the climb is steep, though this is well worth the effort. The view from a tongue of land at the top is spectacular; Calgary to the east, Moose Mountain to the north and Banded Peak and range to the west.

Please note that the event duration is approximate, always expect the unexpected and come prepared.Note: We will NOT be hiking at a fast pace so that we can enjoy the views.

Required Items to Bring:
-Hiking boots
-Lunch/Water-1 litre minimum
-Dress in layers

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Hiking poles
-Gaiters
-Ice cleats
-personal first aid kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

How do I get to Prairie Mountain?
Drive south on Macleod Trail & exit out of town on 22X westbound (Marquis of Lorne). If you drive by Spruce Meadows you know that you're heading in the right direction . Highway 22X turns into 22 just before Priddis-keep going westbound the 22 turns into HWY66. Park at the winter gate right by the Elbow Falls turnoff.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $36.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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:

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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: