Camping and Scrambling In Skoki Area - Fri, Aug 1 2014, Sat, Aug 2 2014, Sun, Aug 3 2014, Mon, Aug 4 2014

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Camping and Scrambling In Skoki Area (8/1/2014)

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:

Scramble

Event Location:

Banff National Park - Skoki Valley

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 1 2014, Sat, Aug 2 2014, Sun, Aug 3 2014, Mon, Aug 4 2014 2:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 12:30 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 27 2014 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3.5 days

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Sheena C
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$31.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This trip is not recommended for beginner scramblers. Please do not sign up if you are unwilling to stay with the group.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT, YOU NEED TO PAY WITHIN 48 HOURS, OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE WAITLIST. PLEASE DO NOT PAY IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITING LIST.

We will be SHARING tents - 2 persons per tent, one tent per campsite. NO EXCEPTIONS.

We will backpack in to the Hidden Lake Campground. Hidden Lake sets in an absolutely spectacular bowl beneath the rocky ramparts of Mount Richardson. Using this as a base camp, we will do two moderate scrambles in the area and backpack out on the last day of the trip.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: Friday, August 1st
Drive to the Fish Creek Trailhead just below the Lake Louise ski resort and hike to Hidden Lake.
Camp at Hidden Lake Campground. No fires permitted
Elevation gain: about 600m
Distance: 8.4km

DAY 2: Saturday, August 2nd
Mount Richardson
Elevation: 3,086m
Elevation gain:800m

Mt. Richardson is the highest peak in the Skoki area, and is an enjoyable scramble. It's right out of the tent door when we camp at Hidden Lake.

References:
Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, Alan Kane,P.250
http://www.explor8ion.com/vern/scrambles/richardson/richardson.html

DAY 3: Sunday, August 3rd
Ptarmigan Peak
Elevation: 3,059m
Elevation gain: 780m

Ptarmigan Peak is a straightforward ascent. Near the top, a short and mildly exposed dip in the ridge adds variety.

References:
Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, Alan Kane,P.249
http://www.explor8ion.com/vern/scrambles/ptarmigan/ptarmigan.html
hthttp://bobspirko.ca/Skoki/Ptarmigan/Ptarmigan.htm

DAY 4: Monday, August 4th, Heritage Day
Hike back to the Fish Creek Trailhead.
Distance: 8.4km
Drive back to Calgary

When you sign up, please indicate if:
* you have a 2-person tent
* you have a backpacking cooking stove
* you have a preference of sharing a tent with a male or female

Online email money transfer:
If you have a bank account with TD, BMO, CIBC, RBC, or Scotia,you can use their online banking system to send me an email money transfer. Choose a security password and let me know what it is. My email is: cocsheena@yahoo.ca

Required Items to Bring:
* Sturdy Hiking Boots
* ROCK HELMET
* Food for 3.5 days
* Means to treat water (filter/tablets/drops)
* Layers with warm clothing, wind breaker,& rain gear + Rain cover for backpack
* First aid kit
* Headlamp
* Toilet Paper
* $ for National Park entrance/park pass
* bear spray

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
* Trekking poles
* Gaiters
* Camera
* Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Lake Louise interchange on HWY 1, follow the signs for Lake Louise ski area, Northeast along Whitehorn Rd for about 1.5 km, then turn South (right) onto the Fish Creek Rd. Follow this road for about 1km. Park at the parking lot on the South.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

400Km

Carpool Departure Time:

12:30 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $120.00 (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:

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 and current trail conditions for the trip they are attending.

- 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:

$31.00/Person

Cost Includes:

3-night backcountry camping/wilderness pass: $9.80 per person per night
Reservation fees: $11.70 for the group, split 8 ways

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.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: