Little Lawson, South End Snowshoe - Sat, Feb 4 2017

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Little Lawson, South End Snowshoe (2/4/2017)

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:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 4 2017 8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 3 2017 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-6 Hours (Plus driving approximate 1.5 hrs each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Gil M
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 8 km
Gain: 932 m

South Lawson peak is 2360 m.

Your coordinator has not done this trip before. Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary -- event time may vary. We will travel as a group and wait for one another. If trail needs to be broken please offer to take turns. If for whatever reason we are unable to summit, we will travel back to cars together. We will return the same way as we came up. After reviewing the participants list, I may contact you regarding your experience.

Forecast is coldest @ -15C plus windchill @ 2000m:
Mountain Forecast Mount Lawson
Please ensure you have proper winter attire.

Avalanche Bulletin Moderate:
Kananaskis Avalanche Forecast

Avalanche Forecast Danger Level for Kananaskis Feb 1 -Jan- 2017 (Entered by Gil)

Alpine : Moderate
Treeline : Moderate
Below Treeline : Low

References:
Matt Clay South End (Little Lawson)

Bob Spirko South End (Little Lawson)

Soistheman South End (Little Lawson)

Required Items to Bring:
Snowshoes
Good winter boots
Icers
Poles
Gloves or mitts suitable for long periods in the cold
Head lamp
Backpack
Plenty of water
Lunch
Dress in layers
Toque
Money to pay your driver
Plastic bag to put muddy boots in.

NO cotton clothes or jeans.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Event Location Parking Lot: N50° 41.741' W115° 08.143'

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

242Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $72.60 (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:
*Note: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!