Grizzly Peak - Sun, Sep 6 2015
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Grizzly Peak (9/6/2015)
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: | Scramble | ||||||
Event Location: | Kananaskis | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Sep 6 2015 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Sep 4 2015 11:55:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 6-7 hours + driving time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D5: Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Gil M
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members & Guests, 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: | 5 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Height: 2,500 meters Elevation gain: 900 meters Distance: 6.2 km roundtrip This small summit bears inclusion for accessibility and the view alone. It offers an outstanding view of the Kananaskis Valley, vertically titled Opal Range Summits, and the Elk Pass area.
NOTE: Your coordinator has not done
this scramble before,
so please allow time and patience for unforeseen
circumstances.
References:
Alan Kane's Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, page 150.
Bob Spirko - Grizzly Peak 2014 | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Take Highway 1 (the TransCanada Highway) from Calgary, head south at Kananaskis Country Highway 40 turnoff, and travel 46 km south. Park at the LEFT (EAST) side of the highway at Ripple Rock Creek. This creek is unsigned. However it lies in between two signed creeks: Grizzly Creek and Hood Creek. Our parking is 1km south of Grizzly Creek. If you see Hood Creek, turn back! | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 240Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:30 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 $72.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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: |