Jumpingpound Summit to Cox Hill - Sat, Jul 1 2017

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Jumpingpound Summit to Cox Hill (7/1/2017)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sibbald Area - Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 1 2017 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 29 2017 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 - 7 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Leonard Kampel
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 17.6 kms
Overall elevation gain: ~900m
Elevation loss to the junction of Cox Hill ~240m

We'll start our hike from the Jumpingpound Summit trailhead and climb 2.5 km to join the Jumpingpound ridge trail. From there it is a short hop to the Jumpingpount Mountain summit. We'll then head north along the Jumpingpound ridge trail until we reach the Cox Hill connector. From there it's a scenic 3.1 km hike to the top of Cox Hill. We'll return the way we came climbing back another 240m to the top of Jumpingpound Mountain and then descending to find the cars.

Required Items to Bring:
-Hiking boots
-Appropriate clothes
-Bag for muddy boots
-Lunch/snacks
-Lots of water (minimum 2 litres)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Hiking poles
-Bear spray (no bear bells)
-Personal first-aid kit
-Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive west on Hwy 1 from Calgary and take the Sibbald Creek Trail (Hwy 68) turnoff. At the Powderface Trail junction turn left and drive south 18 kms to the Jumpingpound Summit Trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

190Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $57.00 (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:

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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: