Nihahi Ridge - Fri, Jun 18 2010

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Nihahi Ridge (6/18/2010)

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:

Kananaskis Country - Near Bragg Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 18 2010 9:25 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:25 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jun 17 2009 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

abt 4 hours + travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
Kevin V
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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:

Itinerary:

Distance: 8.0km return
Elevation gain: 500m
Hiking footwear required-Sorry no runners or jeans

This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley and the city of Calgary. From the beaten path we will head up a scree slope and into the trees where we will walk at the base of the ridge until we ascend to the ridge-top trail.

TIP for NW members: If you live in the NW, probably a good idea to meet directly at the trailhead.

PACE: Please note that this is not a speed demon's hike(getting to the top in record time) nor is it for very slowpokes, we will be hiking at a moderate pace on gentler grades and at a slower pace on steeper terrain. If you're not sure about a hike, feel free to contact the coordinator's and remember to always hike within your ability in order to be able to keep up with the group. If you have not hiked before probably a good idea to start with lower elevation.

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking footwear-no runners or jeans
-Bear spray and/or air horn and/or whis-tle
-Personal first aid kit
- Water(1 1/2 L minimum)
- Lunch/snacks
- Appropriate clothing (wear layers)-pretty windy at the top

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS FROM SW CARPOOL TO TRAILHEAD:
From Fish Creek Park drive up the street(Elbow Drive, at the corner you'll see Husky Station(Elbow/Canyon Meadows Drive) hang a right until you get to the exit for Macleod Trail South. Follow signs and exit Highway 22 west towards Bragg Creek. At the Hwy junction, continue straight onto Highway 66 for 29km. Turn left into the access road for Little Elbow Recreation Area. You will pass a large parking lot on the left (signed "Trailhead Parking"); continue ~0.7km past this and park at a small pullout on the right (near the pink suspension bridge).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:25 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $45.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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: