Lake O'Hara (Relaxed Pace) with Maybe Lodge Lunch - Sun, Feb 15 2015

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Lake O'Hara (Relaxed Pace) with Maybe Lodge Lunch (2/15/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Yoho National Park between Lake Louise & Field

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 15 2015 9:15 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Feb 12 2015 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~ 6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This event is great for you if:
   · You are a strong novice up to intermediate skier comfortable skiing hills (very gradual here for the most part) and are up for a longer, but very rewarding day.
   · You want to ski at a relaxed pace. Average pace for the uphill will be around 4km/hr, and more for the return portion (nice, long downhill cruise).
   · You are willing to stick with the group.
   · We are out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary.

Also please note:
   · This event does not have a carpool. You must meet at the Lake O'Hara parking lot at 9:15am.
     Attendees may wish to organize rides amongst themselves if riding out from Calgary the morning of the event.
     Your coordinator will be staying at Castle Mountain Hostel the night of February 14 if you wish to stay and/or carpool from there.
     As of February 13, only female dorm beds are left. Hostel has power & showers.
   · We may have lunch at Lake O'Hara Lodge. This is $22; cash only (they do not accept debit or credit cards).
     This will be determined by group preference before the event. We can also eat our own lunches inside LeRelais shelter.

Distance: 22km
Elevation Gain: ~435m
Lake O'Hara Elevation: 2,115m
Sunrise: 7:57am
Sunset: 6:01pm

Lake O'Hara is a prime location both in summer and winter. We will ski up the Lake O'Hara fire road at a relaxed pace. This should take about 2.5 - 3 hours. We will explore a little bit around the lake, then could make our way to Lake O'Hara Lodge for lunch, which is offered 12:00 - 2:00pm. This includes soup, bread, salad, dessert, and coffee or tea, and is $22 per person (cash only). The return ski is a nice gradual downhill cruise and can be done in about an hour. Note, however, that we are out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary. You can see photos from the same trip I did before here.

References:
   · Field Weather
   · Lake Louise Weather
   · Yoho Trail Conditions Report
   · Banff, Yoho & Kootenay National Parks Avalanche Bulletin

Required Items to Bring:
ALL of these items are required:
   · $2 COC donation
   · $20 for lunch at the lodge (cash only)
   · XC skis, boots, poles, wax
   · Warm clothing (layers)
   · Tea, water, snacks
   · Headlamp
   · First Aid Kit
   · A smile and sense of adventure :-)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
· Camera
· Toe & hand warmers

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 (Trans Canada Highway) west past Lake Louise. The Lake O'Hara parking lot is approximately 2.5km west of the BC/Alberta border (you will see a sign to turn left off the highway). After crossing the railroad tracks turn right and drive about 200m to the parking area.

Notes:

Winter Safety Considerations
Entered by Barbara B. on February 13, 2015.
Terrain Classification: Exempt from avalanche planning as this is on and official groomed XC ski trail.
Conditions: 3-Considerable at Alpine, 3-Considerable at Treeline, and 2- Moderate Below Treeline.
Plan: We will only ski on the official ski trail/fire road and not venture off into areas off the side.
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.

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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: