Chester Lake & Elephant Rocks - Sat, Dec 7 2013

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Chester Lake & Elephant Rocks (12/7/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snowshoe

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 7 2013 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 6 2013 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5+ hours + travelling time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Wil
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Chester Lake & Elephant Rocks
- Estimated distance: 10 km return
- Elevation gain: 375 m
- Pace: relaxed

Event description:

Chester lake & Elephant Rocks is one of my favorite snowshoe trips. From the parking lot it wanders through forest to the lake, where we will take a break before going up to the Elephant Rocks.

The weather forecast for Saturday is sunny & cold (-17 c.)
*** We should be back in Calgary around 4 PM ***

Trail description :

Chester Lake: This is a fairly challenging trail through the trees which brings you to a tiny lake beneath an imposing rock face.

Note that there is NO avalanche terrain on this trail and avalanche training is NOT required to participate.

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. If you are DEFINITELY DRIVING, please indicate how many people you can take in your vehicle in the notes section. Thank you.

Required Items to Bring:
- Snowshoes
- Layers of clothes
- Extra toque and mitts
- Gaiters
- Lunch
- Water & hot drinks
- $$ for the drivers
- Rentals are available, if required, at UofC Outdoor Centre.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Poles
- 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 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.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

275Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $82.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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 Wil on December 5, 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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: