Barrier Fire Lookout via Prairie View Trail - Slow but Steady Pace - Sat, Nov 29 2008

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Barrier Fire Lookout via Prairie View Trail - Slow but Steady Pace (11/29/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

North end Kananaskis country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 29 2008 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Nov 29 2008 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Rhonda 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 14km
Elevation Gain 700m

From the Barrier Lake Dam, take the old fire lookout access road up to Prairie View Trail. After reaching the Prairie View Viewpoint, an unofficial trail heads up to the Barrier Fire Lookout. We'll probably return the same way but we MAY choose to return via Jewell Pass instead.

Note that we will go as far as we can, conditions permitting, with the goal being to make it to the lookout at the top. If conditions are slippery/treacherous, you will only be allowed to continue to the top if you have icers.

Ref: Gem Trek's "Canmore and Kananaskis Village" map.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Sturdy hiking shoes
- Icers - there will probably be icy parts
- Gaiters (it will probably be slushy and/or snowy... especially higher up)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

West to Kananaskis turnoff, highway 40, then south for 9 km to Barrier Lake picnic area/trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $54.00 (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:

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: