Minnewanka Shuttle - Sat, Jul 6 2013

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Minnewanka Shuttle (7/6/2013)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

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:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Banff Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 6 2013 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 4 2013 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

All day. 60 km.

Difficulty Rating:

D7: Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Roy Scarisbrick
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Member Cost:

$50.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Leave Assumption school in N.W. Calgary, take a Rocky High Tours van and trailer to north of Cochrane. Ride 20 km of gravel road, 35 km of trail, another 5 km of highway to Banff. Have a drink and dinner at in Banff. Take the van and trailer back to Calgary. The trail portions are technically difficult. The overall route is physically challenging.

Required Items to Bring:
- food
- water
- tools
- parts
- rain jacket
- pants
- $ or Park Pass for entry into Banff National Park

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- first aid kit
- radios
- some overnight survival gear

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The van leaves the Assumption School parking lot at 07:30. We'll meet there between 07:00 and 07:30.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

- Bring a bus bag with clothing options and decide at the trailhead on what to take on the ride. Be ready for any type of weather.
- We have one canal crossing. The water depth won't be known in advance but we've seen it anywhere from ankle deep to chest deep.
- A lot of the lakeside trail has a steep sideslope.
- We'll be stopping in Banff for a drink and dinner at your own cost. Don't schedule anything else for the evening.
- Although this trip is long we can take all day to complete it. You and your bike must be proven to be completely fit for the trip.
- Everyone should have a some history of technically difficult, long rides.

- 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:

Member Cost:

$50.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$50.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Transporation of bike and person from Calgary to north of Cochrane, then from Banff to Calgary.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
*Note: Please mail a cheque or email money transfer to be moved from the Wait List to the main list. You should assume this is non-refundable.