Ha Ling Peak - (backpacking training) - Sun, May 1 2016

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Ha Ling Peak - (backpacking training) (5/1/2016)

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:

Scramble

Event Location:

Near Canmore

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 1 2016 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 29 2016 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Bob (Ran) Z
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 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:

Elevation Gain: 814M
Distance: ~5.76 km return

Time to start training for backpacking!!! This training is suitable for people who have been active. If you have not done similar hikes (with regular day hike pack) before, this event will not be suitable for you. You are required to carry 20% of your body weight to start with. (More experienced people can start with 25% of your body weight :D) I suggest you bring water weights. In case you are struggling, you can always dump the water. But you need to have at least 20% of your body weight backpack to start with. For example, if Bob weights 195lb, my backpack will need to be at least 39lb.

This is a Class 1 Scramble - Best way to describe Ha Ling Peak: it is a very steep hike. Ha Ling Peak is the impressive pinnacle that rises above Canmore to the southwest. The trail winds up the backside of the mountain & ends up with stunning views across the Bow Valley. Expect snow & icy patches below and above tree line.

We will go at a slow and steady pace with very short breaks in between for snack or water. If you are too fast, you may be asked to help carrying extra weights from the last person. :P

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking boots
- Hiking poles
- Icers or microspikes
- Layers & wind breaker
- Snacks
- Water

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Spray Lakes Road from Canmore, past the Nordic Centre to Whiteman's Gap and park in the Goat Creek parking lot 8.6 km past the Bow River bridge. Basically, follow the road that heads towards the Nordic Centre, keep on going until you hit a parking lot in a wide open area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

205Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $61.50 (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:

If anyone is hesitating to sign up for this scramble, please e-mail the coordinator with your questions.

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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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: