The Ink Pots via Moose Meadows - Sat, Feb 20 2010

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The Ink Pots via Moose Meadows (2/20/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snowshoe

Event Location:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 20 2010 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 19 2010 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

5 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Judy T
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Elevation Gain: 220m
Approximate Distance: 11 km

Starting out at the Moose Meadows parking lot, we will wind our way up through the forest to the Ink Pots. The Ink Pots are the outlets of seven cold mineral springs, fed by rainwater and snowmelt that has percolated into the surrounding bedrock. Two of the springs run murky due to the sediments disturbed by the rising water - hence the name Ink Pots.

We will return the same way we came.

Due to the distance we will be covering, this is not a beginner event; participants should have snowshoed previously. We will be travelling at a slow to moderate pace.

Required Items to Bring:
- snowshoes - Rentals are available, if required, at MEC and U of C Outdoor Centre
- $ or park pass for entry into Banff National Park
- waterproof hiking shoes or boots
- water and/or hot beverage
- lunch
- warm clothing/layers
- NO JEANS, NO EXCEPTIONS

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- hiking poles
- gaiters
- camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west to just past the town of Banff. Turn onto the Bow Valley Parkway (there's a Johnston Canyon sign there) parking lot is 1.4km past the Johnston Canyon parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

290Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $87.00 (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:

Winter Safety Considerations
Entered by Judy on February 16, 2010
Terrain Classification: Class 1
Conditions: Low to moderate at and above treeline as well as alpine
Plan: The coordinator will verify the avalanche conditions on the morning of the event and will modify the route or event location if necessary. The location will be changed if the avalanche danger rating is High or Extreme.
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.
- 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: