(Strenuous) Tower of Babel and Panorama Ridge (full) - Sat, Jun 11 2016
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(Strenuous) Tower of Babel and Panorama Ridge (full) (6/11/2016)
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: | Moraine Lake Parking Lot | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Jun 11 2016 6:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Jun 10 2016 2:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | Approx. 6.5 -10 hours plus driving | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D5: Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Bob (Ran) Z
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: | 5 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 1 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 5 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Elevation Gain: Tower of Babel (450m) + Panorama Ridge (1000m) = 1450m We will first climb Tower of Babel as parties descending in the afternoon could trigger more potential rock fall hazard. If there are still avalanche risk, we will turn back and do Panorama ridge and explore beyond.Turn back time is 3pm,If thunderstorm approaching during paranorma ridge ascent, we will descent and hike pass consolidation lakes and beyond or turn back depending on circumstances.
This event is best suited to strong hiker and who could complete Heart mountain scramble with confidence. Do not sign up if you can't handle wet rocks, occasional icy rocks or sudden weather change. If the weather is not favorable, it will be pushed to Sunday. To be confirmed on Wedensday night. Speed will be moderate. Itinerary 6am carpool- 8am depart from Maraine Lake parking lot- 4 hours (Babel),lunch near Consolation lake around 12- 12:30- Ascending Panorama ridge by 1pm- back to parking lot around 7pm - back to Calgary around 9pm :D Bring simple and non-messy dinner. May experiencing construction on your way back. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | From the lake louise townsite, drive the Moraine Lake access road 15km to the Moraine Lake parking lot. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 384Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 6:00 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 $115.20 (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: |