Evan-Thomas Pass - Sun, Jul 13 2008

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Evan-Thomas Pass (7/13/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Evan-Thomas Trailhead

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 13 2008 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 12 2008 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours riding time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Mike S
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Does anyone else get a bit tired of riding the same trails over and over? Want more adventure? From the Evan-Thomas trail head we head SE up along Evan-Thomas Creek. A good, wide trail climbs fairly gradually for a few km,s, then the trail narrows and becomes rockier. Only a few parts of this ride require a higher skill level, but most strong intermediate riders can enjoy this ride as you can walk some of these short areas. It is about 15 km one way to the pass with about 500m elevation gain, so please gauge your fitness honestly that you can complete the trip. It will not be a fast pace, but a fair bit of work is involved getting to the pass. This is a wet feet trip - as most good mtb rides are. The trail was in the creek for a ways the last time I was there. The pass is a worth the effort as it is pretty place, and there are many great photo opportunities on the way up as well. The trip back is way too much fun . It is a loooong (mostly) downhill ride back out that will leave you grinning for days.

Required Items to Bring:
Mountain bike - In good working condition!, Helmet!, Food, LOTS of water, Tools/spare tube.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Another spare tube, Sunscreen, Bug spray, Camera, A good attitude, etc.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From HWY 1 west of Calgary, turn south on HWY 40. Drive south for 27 km to the Evan-Thomas trail head on the east side of the hwy. (A few km's south of the Kananskis Village turn off)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

210Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $63.00 (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:

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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: