Pigeon Mountain - Sun, Oct 25 2015

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Pigeon Mountain (10/25/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dead Man's Flats

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 25 2015 8:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 24 2015 8:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

6-8 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Sheena C
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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:

Height: 2,394m
Elevation gain: about 1,100 meters
Distance: about 17-18km round trip

This trip is suitable for strong hikers only. Please do not sign up if you are unwilling to hike as a group.

Your coordinator has not done this hike before, so please allow time and patience for unforeseen circumstances.

A good late season workout with pleasant views. The hike begins along the Skogan Pass Trail, which ascends gradually for about 4 kms. The cairn is our signal to turn and carry on another 1- 2 kms aiming for the "Living with Wildlife" sign.Now it's time to attack the steeper sections where the scenery opens up and we will have a clear view of the destination. We will return the same way.

Reference: "Kananaskis Country Trail Guide Volume 3" by Gillean Daffern
http://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/PigeonMountain/PigeonMountain.htm

Required Items to Bring:
- Sturdy hiking boots
- Warm Clothes(toque + gloves + wind breaker)
- Microspikes
- Water
- Headlamp
- First-aid kit
- Bear spray

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Gaiters
- Trekking Poles
- Warm Drinks (tea, hot chocolate)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway #1 west and get off at the Dead Man's Flats exit (following the signs to Banff Gate Mountain Resort). Cross the overpass at Dead Man's Flats to the south side of Highway #1. Continue along the gravel road for approx 1.3km and turn right into the trail head parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

172Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $51.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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: