Mount Burke Exploratory - Sun, Jul 19 2015

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Mount Burke Exploratory (7/19/2015)

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:

Highwood-South Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 19 2015 9:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 18 2015 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

~6 + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Elevation:890 metres(as per GPS)
Approximate distance: 16 kms round trip
Proper hiking boots - Sorry NO sneakers / sandals / hiking trail runners or Jeans. thx

Drivers are needed: If you can drive, please indicate how many people you can take, including yourself.

Mount Burke is an interesting hike in the front range in an area that isn't much visited in the south. There is an old fire lookout at the top(Cameron Lookout). There will be some "route finding" since there was significant flood damage two years ago, but there is a new alternative route that we will follow.

PACE: Relaxed Slower pace when doing the uphill portions and moderate for the balance. If you like to hike fast and be ahead of the group, please sign up for another hike.

If weather is no longer nice/sunny and takes a turn...this event will get cancelled-email will go out.

Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are NOT trained guides. All participants are responsible for their OWN safety and equipment.

Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary.
We will be out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary.

Required Items to Bring:
-Proper hiking Boots and pack (PLS ensure your PACK is big enough to include extras -- a small water hydration bike pack that only fits your water hydration pack and small lunch is too small...one should always be ready for the unexpected)
-NO Sling pack not appropriate for hike.
-Plenty of water (min 1 1/2L )
-Lunch
-Dress in layers
-First-aid kit-Highly recommended-do not rely on coordinator
-Bear spray and/or air horn and/or whistle - HIGHLY recommended,
NO BEAR BELLS-
-Change to pay your driver
-Plastic bag to put muddy boots in.
-Headlamp
-NO cotton clothes-or Jeans.

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

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

244Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $73.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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: