Tent Ridge Horseshoe - Date changed - Wed, Oct 1 2014

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Tent Ridge Horseshoe - Date changed (10/1/2014)

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 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:

Hike

Event Location:

Smith-Dorrien Hwy

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Oct 1 2014 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Sep 30 2014 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-7 hrs + Driving

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Eva B
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 9km Circuit
Elev. Gain: 823m (Net)

This hike traverses the Tent Ridge horseshoe taking in three summits with one section of easy scrambling and mini crux.
The pace will be steady.
I am not a guide. Please prepare for the trip as you were doing it on your own.

Required Items to Bring:
- Good hiking boots as the trail is rocky and loose.
- Bring plenty of water, food
- Warm/wind breaking layers, gloves, toque as it can get quite windy on top

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Hiking poles - See COC hiking checklist

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow the Trans Canada Hwy (Hwy 1) out of Calgary to the junction with Kananaskis Hwy 40. Turn south on Hwy 40 and follow to the Kananaskis Lakes turn-off (just before the winter gate). Follow Kananaskis Road to Smith-Dorrien Spray Trail and follow this until you reach the Mt. Engadine Lodge/Mt. Shark turnoff, turn left and park 1.8 km in.

ALTERNATIVELY, follow Hwy 1 to Canmore, from Canmore Nordic Centre follow Smith-Dorrien Spray Trail to Mt. Engadine Lodge/Mt. Shark and turn right, follow 1.8km in and park. (Both routes are about the same driving time.)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

290Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $87.00 (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:

- 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: