Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge- Relaxed Pace - Tue, Jan 26 2016
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Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge- Relaxed Pace (1/26/2016)
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: | Kananaskis (West of Turner Valley) | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Tue, Jan 26 2016 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Mon, Jan 25 2016 5:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | ~ 5 hours plus driving | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Sylvia(1) A.
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: | 4 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: ~13 - 15km Net Elevation Gain: ~325m Total Elevation Gain: ~500m Difficulty: Easy D3 in summer | bumped up to D4 in winter Sorry NO runners and NO jeans/sweat pants (cotton - fabric of death when cold). Proper hiking boots required. thanks. +++Drivers needed+++ Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge are 2 smallish peaks in the front ranges..
The ridges offer enjoyable hiking with stunning views towards the
mountains. This hike
is not recommended for members who have not yet hiked this
year. PLS remember a hike in the winter is ALOT more work then a
hike in the summer.
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | emailed to participants | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 140Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:00 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 $42.00 (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 Considerations Entered by Sylvia A on January 24, 2016 Terrain Classification: Unrated - Front Range. Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip. - 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. | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |