Johnston Canyon, & Ink Pots, - For Photographers - Sat, Jun 4 2011
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Johnston Canyon, & Ink Pots, - For Photographers (6/4/2011)
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: | Banff National Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Jun 4 2011 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Jun 3 2011 5:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | ~ 5-7 hours (plus travel time) | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D2: Easy to Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Leila M Gregory M You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 2 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 15 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Johnston Canyon has seven waterfalls and numerous pools. We will take the boardwalk to the Lower Falls and then Upper Falls. Lots of photo ops. The first part is an easy walk which leads us along the bottom of the canyon and over suspended catwalks to the Twin Pools and the Upper Falls amphitheater. We will then continue to the Inkpots which are small, natural springs bright blue or jade in colour. We will be moving at a SLOW pace. If you want a fast paced hike and get bored with long photos stops then this event is not for you and please do not sign up. The coordinator needs to be back at the Johnston Canyon Parking Lot by 4:30 p.m. If this hike is taking longer than anticipated we may need to turn back before reaching the Ink Pots Distance: ~12 km return Elevation gain: ~294m | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Drive west past Banff on the Trans-Canada Hwy. Take the 1A Hwy (Bow Valley Parkway) turnoff and continue west 18 km to Johnston Canyon Lodge. Past the lodge, a trail sign at the northern end of the parking lot marks the start of the hike. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 320Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:30 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
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** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $96.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, March 29, 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 Leila on May 31, 2011 Terrain Classification: Johnston Canyon to the Ink Pots is classed as Terrain 1. Conditions: Snow and icy patches along the trail Plan: I will check trail conditions. We will assess the trail conditions going up to the Ink Pots and only proceed if the route is good. 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. - 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: |