Forgetmenot Ridge 3 Summits - Sat, Jun 3 2017

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Forgetmenot Ridge 3 Summits (6/3/2017)

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:

Hike

Event Location:

Elbow Valley, Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 3 2017 8:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 1 2017 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

a full day plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Andra
Tanya 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: Approx 19 kms round trip
Elevation Gain: Approx 950 meters
Pace: Slow ascending, moderate otherwise, staying together as a group, taking time to enjoy the views.

NOTE:
This event allows meeting at trailhead parking lot.
We will be crossing a wide creek at the beginning and end. You will need to bring along creek crossing footwear to change into .
If you need to be back to the city by a certain time it would be best not to sign up. We are out to enjoy the day and our time on the trail may vary.
If the forecast turns miserable this event will be cancelled and an email will be sent out Friday evening.

Hike Description:
Hiking Forgetmenot Ridge can be memorable for many reasons. There is that wide creek crossing just fifteen minutes from the trailhead. Next you have the three kilometers of steep climbing through the trees then more climbing, but not as steep, on loose rubble. Then you have a ridge that is like the energizer bunny, it goes on and on and on. This is the best time of year to visit Forgetmenot Ridge. The wide ridge can be mostly snow free, wild flowers should be plentiful and the creek is at a safe level (anywhere from above the ankle to the knee) for crossing. The plan is to hike along the main ridge to the rocky knoll, which rises 55 meters. It is a very easy knoll to scramble up and can be done without using your hands. There is no exposure. We will explore beyond the knoll where we will have to hike over and around big rocks. Upon our return we will take two detours out to jutting arms of Forgetmenot Ridge to make it a three- summit day. Our hike will end by cooling off our feet when we make that creek crossing again.

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots
creek crossing footwear & towel to dry feet
warm layers for while on the ridge (jacket,hat,mitts)
clothes for varying weather conditions, no jeans
food and water
first aid kit
plastic bag for dirty boots for the drive home
money for your driver

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
poles
gaiters
bear spray
camera
sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway 1 west from Calgary and turn south on 22 toward Bragg Creek. At the 3 way stop sign at Bragg Creek, turn left to stay on Highway 22. Turn west (right) onto Highway 66 and continue west. Bragg Creek, Highway 22X becomes Highway 66. Continue straight on Highway 66 for 29km. Turn left into the access road for Little Elbow Recreation Area. Drive past the Forgetmenot Pond Parking Lot and carry on to a large parking lot on the left signed Trailhead Parking. We will park in this lot. If you come to the pink suspension bridge then you have driven too far.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

148Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $44.40 (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:

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 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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: