Mount Baldy Traverse changed to Grizzly Peak - Mon, Jul 15 2013

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Mount Baldy Traverse changed to Grizzly Peak (7/15/2013)

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 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:

Scramble

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country off Hwy 40 near Barrier Lake

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jul 15 2013 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jul 14 2013 11:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-7 hours (plus driving time to/from trailhead – about 1¼ hours each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Michael A
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 8km
Vertical gain: 1,160m
Time: 5-7hours (plus driving time to/from trailhead – about 1 hour each way)
References: Alan Kane’s “Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies” - “Mount Baldy”. GemTrek “Canmore and Kananaskis Village” topo map.

Description: The traverse takes us across 3 summits. The first summit is similar in difficulty to Yamnuska or Heart – just a very short tricky section. A section between the first & second summit and the last bit up to the third summit are significantly harder. The pace of the event will be moderate but not fast.

Please contact me if you are if I haven't hiked or scrambled with you before. There is a short 2m section with exposure that must be downclimbed. Also, please note the list of required equipment. In particular, EVERYONE MUST BRING A ROCK HELMET.

http://snow.prohosting.com/bennettw/scrambl es/mt_baldy/baldy.htm

Required Items to Bring:
ROCK HELMET
Sturdy hiking boots
Personal first aid kit
Food and water
Rain gear and warm clothing, no matter what the weather forecast is

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Gaiters to keep scree ut of your boots (personal preference)
Hiking poles (personal preference)
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Chocolate for the coordinator :)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) from Calgary, turn onto Hwy 40. Turn into the Barrier Lake Day Use Area (about 2.5km beyond the Barrier Dam Day Use Area), and pull over onto the side of the access road as soon as you leave Hwy 40. We’ll meet there and then drive an additional 1.6km on Hwy 40 to the trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $51.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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: