Snowshoe to Chester Lake and Elephant Rocks - Sat, Nov 30 2013

Snowshoe to Chester Lake and Elephant Rocks (11/30/2013)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Snowshoe
Event Location:Smith Dorrien - Kananaskis Country
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 30 2013  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Nov 28 2013 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:~ 6 hrs plus driving time
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Mick
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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:10
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 3 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Let's enjoy the mountains before the icy Arctic air hits next week. We'll take the snowshoe trail up to the lake, and then proceed up to the elephant rocks for a quick break. On the return we will head into Canmore for a late lunch.
The pace will be relaxed and we will stay together as a group, so speed demons and slow pokes will need to adjust their pace. Look forward to awesome scenery.

Distance: ~ 11km
Elevation Gain: ~ 375m

Map of Area

Note that this event requires driving several kilometers up the Smith Dorrien Road, which is a gravel road, and can be icy/treacherous, especially if your vehicle is not appropriate for winter conditions, or if you are not an experienced winter driver. Obviously we need drivers to make this event happen, but please indicate that you're willing to drive ONLY if you and your vehicle are appropriate for some more difficult winter conditions than regular highway driving.

Rentals are available, if required, at:
Sports Rent
UofC Outdoor Centre
MEC


Required Items to Bring:
- snowshoes
- poles
- hiking boots + gaiters, or winter boots
- warm clothing, including hat & gloves
- easy-to-eat snacks + drinks
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take Hwy 1 west out of town. Go south on Hwy 40 for approx 56km. Turn right onto the Kananaskis Lakes Trail just before the winter gate. Turn north onto the Smith-Dorrien Trail (gravel road) and go about 20-30km. Park at the Chester Lake trail head (past Sawmill). See Peter Lougheed Map.
Ref: GemTrek's Kananaskis Lakes map.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):320Km
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $96.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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 Mick on November 28th 2013 Terrain Classification: This trip is in Simple (Class 1) Terrain and up to the elephant rocks is considered to be in no avalanche danger Conditions: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it is on Official Snowshoe Trails Plan: Co-ordinator will check with the Peter Lougheed Info Centre the latest trail conditions prior to the event 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.
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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.
 
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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: