Mount Ware - Moderate Pace - Thu, Sep 25 2008

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Mount Ware - Moderate Pace (9/25/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

South K-Country / Turner Valley

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Sep 25 2008 9:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 24 2008 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~ 5-6 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
Darlene S
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

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:

Distance: 17.4km return
Elevation gain: 533m
NOTE: Hiking boots required-Sorry NO runners.

This hike will likely involve off trail hiking, has potential to include some minor bushwhacking or game trail following. In order to finish the hike in reasonable time, we will hike at a moderate pace. Sorry this is not a "slowpoke hike".

We'll start at the Gorge Creek Day Use area and head up the Gorge Creek trail. After about an hour from the start, we'll enter the meadows and a narrower trail. We'll ascend through forest and aim towards our goal of reaching the ridge. The SE ridge is broad and open, however to reach the ridge crest will require navigating through some scree, across rock slabs and through some stunted trees. As we reach the east side, the terrain will get steeper and chunky rocks will have to be climbed to reach the top of Mt Ware.

We will return by roughly the same route. If you have any questions about the hike, please do not hesitate to contact the coordinator.

PLEASE NOTE: Your coordinators have not done this trip before, please allow time and patience for unforeseen circumstances.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Hiking boots-sorry no runners
No jeans/sweatpants(in cool/cold weather it's the fabric of death)
Lunch and snacks
Rain/wind gear and warm layer of clothing, no matter what the weather forecast is

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Gaiters (to keep scree and snow(if any) out of your boots)
Hiking Poles (will make the descent much easier)
Sunscreen
Personal first aid kit
Air horn and or bear spray and or whistle

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head south out of town on Macleod Trail. Turn off onto HWY 22X West for approx 18kms. Follow signs for Turner Valley/ Black Diamond. Turn left at Hwy 22 South and go south for 28kms to Turner Valley. Turn right onto Hwy 546 west for 30 kms. Turn right onto Gorge Creek Trail (unpaved) to the Gorge Creek Day Use Area. Park here.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

175Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $52.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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.
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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: