Panorama Meadows + Lake + Ridge + LARCHES - Sat, Sep 23 2017

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Panorama Meadows + Lake + Ridge + LARCHES (9/23/2017)

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:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 23 2017 8:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 21 2017 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

a full day plus driving

Difficulty Rating:

D7: Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Andra
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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: Approximately 21 kms
Elevation: Approximately 1100 meters
Pace: Slower ascending, moderate otherwise, taking time to embrace larch season

We will be staying together as a group at my pace for the entire hike.
This event is not for those that are use to a quick pace or like to wander off or race ahead.
Lunch could be up to an hour so come prepared for wind and cold or whatever you need to be comfortable and enjoy the break.
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 unfavourable this event will be cancelled and an email will be sent out Friday evening.

Hike Description
This event is all about embracing larch season and the colors. We will be taking our time through the Meadows and on the Ridge. Today's main destination is the southeastern section of Panorama Ridge. Our route today and destination will offer up front row seats to a prime time viewing of the larch presentation. The journey to the Ridge begins with ascending 6 kms through forest along switchbacks to Taylor Lake, which lies at the base of Mount Bell. We'll then make our way up to the larch filled Panorama Meadows that has Panorama Ridge as its backdrop. The route winds through the meadow leading to a trail that steeply ascends through the forest. Coming out of the forest, you emerge onto the open slope of the southeast end of Panorama Ridge. Somewhere along the Ridge will be our lunch spot which could be up to an hour so come prepared. We will continue hiking along the Ridge then descend a steep slope back down to the Meadows. We'll explore the Meadows making our way back to Taylor Lake.

References
"Canadian Rockies Trail Guide" by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson
"Don't Waste Your Time In The Canadian Rockies" by Kathy & Craig Copeland
"Lake Louise & Yoho" GemTrek Map

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots
microspikes
food, water
clothes for varying weather conditions (no cotton nor jeans)
warm layers (including hat & mitts)
personal first aid kit
headlamp
Park Pass or Canada 150 Discovery Pass
bag for dirty boots for the drive home

change for your driver (coins or small bills) your cheerful personalities

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take highway# 1 westbound to the Taylor Lake trailhead/dayuse area 8km past the Castle interchange. Since the new highway twinning there is a left turn into the parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

318Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $95.40 (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:

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: