Observation Peak - Sat, Aug 6 2016

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Observation Peak (8/6/2016)

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:

Icefields Parkway, 40 km north of Lake Louise

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 6 2016 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 5 2016 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 to 8 hours(plus driving time:2.5 hours each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Franco
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Elevation Gain: 1100m
Total Distance: 6km

This scramble starts off in the trees but very quickly emerges onto the open slopes of Observation Peak. From there the slopes are partially grass covered lower down to typical scree higher up. A few easy ledges gets you beyond a rockband. After that it is just a scree plod to the top. Awesome views of glaciers and lakes from the summit.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COORDINATOR HAS NOT DONE THIS TRIP BEFORE. Please allow time/patience for unforeseen circumstances. Please do not be in a rush to get back to the city as this will be a long day. Since this is a moderate scramble rock helmets are required. No bicycle helmets. Also since this is a long day in all likelihood we will be stopping in Canmore for dinner. If this does not work for you please do not sign up.

Required Items to Bring:
Sturdy Hiking Boots
Minimum 2L of Water
Lunch
Rain Gear
Warm Layers
Rock Climbing Helmet
$ or park pass for entry into Banff National Park

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take highway #1 west about 2km past Lake Louise overpass and head north on the Icefields Parkway for approx. 40km and park on the old dirt road(east side of highway) opposite Peyto Lake viewpoint.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

440Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $132.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Wednesday, April 17, 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.
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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: