Snowshoe Hare Loop - Tue, Dec 30 2014

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Snowshoe Hare Loop (12/30/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snowshoe

Event Location:

West Bragg Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Dec 30 2014 11:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 11:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Dec 30 2014 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

2 - 2.5 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Barbara B.
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Please Note:
   · Your coordinator is recovering from foot surgery and this is my first outing other than walking 3km stretches in the city.
     As such, an easy trail was chosen and the pace will be relaxed.
   · Bring Microspikes/icers in case there isn't enough snow for snowshoeing.
   · This is a meet at carpool only event.

Distance: 4.9km
Pace: Relaxed
Difficulty: Easy, great for beginners/novices

Starting from the West Bragg Creek trailhead, we will complete the Snowshoe Hare Trail (a snowshoe trail) in a clockwise direction, which is 4.9km. If the weather is good and the group feels like it, we can also go a bit further.

References:
· Bragg Creek Weather Forecast
· Bragg Creek Trail Maps (this trail is on the North map)

Required Items to Bring:
   · Snowshoes & boots
   · Warm clothing (layers)
   · Tea and snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
   · $2 COC donation
   · Microspikes/icers in case there isn't enough snow for snowshoes
   · Hiking poles
   · Camera
   · Toe & hand warmers

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Hwy 22 south to Bragg Creek.
Before the 4-way stop in Bragg Creek turn right (Balsam Ave).
Balsam Ave for ~500 metres to T-intersection.
Left onto Centre Ave (turns into Township Road 232).
10km until West Bragg Creek trailhead.
Parking lot on the right hand (North) side of the road if there is room, otherwise on the road.

View West Bragg Creek - Parking Lot in a larger map

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

90Km

Carpool Departure Time:

11:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $27.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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 Barbara B. on December 29, 2014.
Terrain Classification: Official snowshoe and multi-use trails. Unrated front range terrain.
Conditions: No avalanche ratings available as this area is between Calgary and the foothills.
Plan: Will follow the West Bragg Creek Trail Conditions report, which lists the trail as 'Open' as of December 29, 2014. Should the trail end up 'Closed', this event will be cancelled.
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: