Prairie Mountain - Sat, Mar 3 2012

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Prairie Mountain (3/3/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis(near Bragg Creek)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 3 2012 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 2 2012 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~3 - 4 hours (plus driving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Dicte (Benn)
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 8km round trip
Elevation Gain: 715m

Ben needs the exercise. If anyone wants to join me for a great workout to keep in shape over the winter this hike will do it. The route for this hike is well traveled & the climb is steep, though this is well worth the effort. The view from the top is spectacular; Calgary to the east, Moose Mountain to the north and Banded Peak and Powderface Ridge to the west.We won't be going fast but not slowpokish either. Medium speed :)

There will be snow and ice on the trail and some bare sections lower down.

MANDATORY: ICERS REQUIRED

Not a slowpoke hike.

Required Items to Bring:
• Lunch, snacks, and drinks
• Proper hiking boots
• Icers, Microspikes, or equivalent
• Clothes for varying weather conditions (NO cotton or jeans allowed)
• First aid kit
• Plastic bag for your dirty hiking boots for the way back
• Change to pay your driver
• A smile & sense of adventure :-)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
• Hiking poles with snow baskets
• Gaiters
• Camera
• Hand/toe warmers (i.e., Hot Shots)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Exit out of town on Hwy #22X westbound (Marquis of Lorne Trail). If you drive by Spruce Meadows you know you're heading in the right direction. Hwy #22X turns into Hwy #22 - keep going westbound. The 22 turns into Hwy #66. Follow Hwy #66 past Elbow Falls and park at the winter gate.
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DIRECTIONS FROM THE NW:
Follow the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy #1) to the Hwy #22 overpass. Follow Hwy #22 through Bragg Creek to the four way stop at the strip mall and turn left to Hwy #66 junction. At the junction, turn right and follow Hwy #66 past Elbow Falls and park at the winter gate.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

122Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $40.26 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Friday, May 15, 2026). 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 Ben Cheong on February 29, 2012.
Terrain Classification: Prairie Mountain is exempted from avalanche planning as per item 4 of the COC's Avalanche Safety Policy.

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.

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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: