Rocky Creek - Sun, Aug 2 2015

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Rocky Creek (8/2/2015)

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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:

Kananaskis (Hwy 40)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 2 2015 10:40 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 31 2015 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours plus travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mick
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

IMPORTANT - Read:
   · This will be a mainly off- trail hike
Hiking sandals are preferred to hiking boots.
     If you enjoy getting off the beaten path then this hike is for you.
since the flood most of the previous in- distinct trail has gone, and we will need to cross the creek on numerous occasions (someone counted 75 times in the first 5km when we attempted this in June. Essentially we will be walking up the creek
Your coordinator has hiked the first 5km upto the waterfall. We will carry on for about another 2km up the canyon.    · Cancellations past event cut-off time will be recorded as no shows.
   · Bear spray is mandatory or you will not be allowed to attend.
   · Do not be in a rush to get back to the city. We are out to explore and event duration may vary.
We will probably stop off in Kananaski Village are the way back, but the drivers will have final say on this.

Distance: 14km
Elevation Gain: 200m

Our Route:
This is described as routes 36B2 (along Rocky Creek) in Gillean Daffern's Kananaskis Trail Guide: 4th Edition - Volume 1: Kananaskis Valley | Kananaskis Lakes | Elk Lakes | The Smith- Dorrien(the blue book).

Bear spray will be mandatory.

References:
· Kananaskis Country Trail Guide by Gillean Daffern - Volume 1: Kananaskis Valley | Kananaskis Lakes | Elk Lakes | The Smith-Dorrien
· Kananaskis Weather

Required Items to Bring:
   · Water and lunch
   · Hiking sandals such as Keens are highly recommended
you may hike in boots, but you will definitely get wet feet
   · Bear spray
   · Headlamp (check the batteries!)
   · Clothes for varying weather conditions
   · First aid kit
   · Change of shoes for the car
   · $2 COC donation

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be given out at carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $60.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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: