Gibbon Pass + Peak + LARCHES - Sat, Sep 30 2017

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Gibbon Pass + Peak + LARCHES (9/30/2017)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

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

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 28 2017 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

a very long day plus driving time

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: Approximately 25 kms
Elevation Gain: Approx 1130 meters
Pace: slower ascending, moderate otherwise, taking time to admire the scenery

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.
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.

This will be a long day with lots of distance to cover. This is prime grizzly bear territory and not a busy trail, we'll stay together and all participants will hike to the “Peak”. There will be no option to stay at the Pass. This event is best suited to those who have completed hikes with big distances and elevation gains this summer.

Hike Description
Trailhead to Lower Twin Lake: approx 8 kms, 600 m elevation gain
Lower Twin Lake to Gibbon Pass: approx 2.9 kms, 245 m elevation gain
Gibbon Pass to "Peak": approx 1.5 kms, 295 m elevation gain

LET’S GO FOR THE GOLD! The golden larches that is! It appears lots of the larch trees have turned yet some are still working their way to gold so this weekend they should still offer up a prime time viewing. The initial eight kilometers gradually ascend through the forest then views open up at Lower Twin Lake. The real show begins when we leave Lower Twin Lake and shortly there after begin to ascend through a larch-dominated subalpine forest. The profusion of larches here is as sensational as anywhere in the range. Gibbon Pass is a vast meadow filled with larches and tiny tarns all surrounded by peaks and mountains. We will ascend to one of those peaks where we will have views of Shadow Lake below and massive glacier-crowned Mount Ball nearby. I have only hiked to the Pass but have wanted to reach the Peak so we will work together to find our way up to it. We then have the return trip ahead of us which will be all downhill as we will return the way we came.

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

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots
microspikes
food, water
clothes for varying weather conditions (no cotton nor jeans)
headlamp
personal first aid kit
Park Pass or Canada 150 Discovery Pass
bag for dirty boots for the drive home
change for your driver (small bills or coins)
cheerful personalities

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

At Castle Junction. Detailed directions will be emailed to participants.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

298Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $89.40 (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:

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.

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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: