Mount Baldy Circuit - Sun, Jun 25 2017

Mount Baldy Circuit (6/25/2017)

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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 off Hwy 40 near Barrier Lake

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 25 2017 8:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 24 2017 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours (plus driving time to/from trailhead – about 1Ľ hours each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

David K
Lorrie W
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 10km aprox
Vertical gain: 900 to 1,100m
Time: 5-6 hours (plus driving time to/from trailhead – about 1Ľ hours each way)
References: Alan Kane’s “Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies” - “Mount Baldy”. GemTrek “Canmore and Kananaskis Village” topo map.

Description: PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE GOING BEYOND THE MOUNT BALDY SUMMIT DESCRIBED IN ALAN KANE'S "SCRAMBLES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES".

The circuit takes us across 3 summits. The first summit is similar in difficulty to Yamnuska or Heart – just a very short tricky section. A section between the first & second summit and the last bit up to the third summit is more difficult. After the second summit we will assess the group's ability to continue on to the third summit or not. For those who wish, you may relax after the second summit and enjoy the views while the rest of the group scramble the third summit and return. The entire group will then descend together via the gully. The pace of the event will be moderate but not fast.

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU HAVE TO BE BACK IN CALGARY AT A SPECIFIC TIME.

Please contact either coordinator if you are unsure of your ability to do this trip. Also, please note the list of required equipment. In particular, EVERYONE MUST BRING A ROCK HELMET.

This trip may be modified, postponed, or cancelled depending on weather.

Required Items to Bring:
ROCK HELMET
Sturdy hiking boots
Microspikes/Icers
Hiking Poles
Personal first aid kit
Rain gear and warm clothing, no matter what the weather forecast is
Lunch/Snacks
Water (2 litres)
Gloves (for scrambling)
Warm mittens/gloves for the summit

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Gaiters to keep scree & snow out of your boots

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) from Calgary, turn onto Hwy 40. Turn into the Barrier Lake Day Use Area (about 2.5km beyond the Barrier Dam Day Use Area), and pull over onto the side of the access road as soon as you leave Hwy 40. We’ll meet there and then drive an additional 1.6km on Hwy 40 to the trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $51.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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: