Corral Mountain Explorer - Sat, May 9 2015
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Corral Mountain Explorer (5/9/2015)
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: | Hwy 532, Southern Kananaskis | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, May 9 2015 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:45 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Thu, May 7 2015 9:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 7 - 8 hours plus driving (expect a long day) | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Barbara B.
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 8 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
IMPORTANT - Read: · This will be a combined trail/off-trail hike. If you enjoy getting off the beaten path and like to explore, including some light bushwhacking, then this hike is for you. · We will be going at a slower pace for the uphill portions, and more moderate for the downhill. · You must have hiked 15km+ at least a few times in the past year in order to attend. · Do not be in a rush to get back to the city. We are out to explore and event duration may vary. Bring a tarp, thermarest, and triangular bandages if you want to learn some tricks :-).
Distance: 17-18km Seen from afar, Corral Mountain (given this name due to its proximity to Corral Creek) looks like a horn with a steep drop to one side. The summit appears almost like a spire - a rewarding spot for a spring hike. Bob Spirko even calls the approach enjoyable, which must mean something for a spring hike. We will follow Bob Spirko's route for the most part, but due to the warm weather, may not be able to take the shortcut through the swampy area. Definitely expect some wet ground conditions - mud, water, some ice - and plan accordingly. Note that as this is an explorer hike, the actual route may vary due to the conditions that we encounter. Check out this description and this video to get a sense of the terrain.
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Distances are approximate from Somerset-Bridlewood LRT:
· 0km - Head south on Macleod Trail/Hwy2/then Hwy 2. · 26km - Turn right (west) onto Hwy 7. · 52km - Turn left (south) in Black Diamond, onto Hwy 22. · 70km - Continue straight through Longview. · 98km - Turn right (west) onto Hwy 532 (gravel, unmaintained road). STOP at this intersection as we will regroup here (no cell phone reception once you go off pavement) · 115km (approx.) - Parking spots | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 230Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:45 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $69.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, March 29, 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
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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. | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |