Odlum Ridge Scramble / Snowshoe - Sat, Nov 11 2017

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Odlum Ridge Scramble / Snowshoe (11/11/2017)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Scramble

Event Location:

Kananaskis, AB

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 11 2017 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 10 2017 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6-7 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Gil 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Elevation Gain: 1123 m
Total Distance: 11.0 km

Let's try it again "Sam". Cancelled last time due to wind. HWY 40 South of 742 turnoff towards "Smith Dorrien Trail" is still open until Nov 30 and will be last time to drive down. We have an beautiful sunny opening for Sat. It is "Remembrance Day" and in observance of what it cost others for our Freedom, we will take a moment of silence at the peak.

Odlum Ridge is on the southwest side of Highway 40 south of Highwood Pass. If the weather pattern holds, the view along the ridge should be fantastic.

There will likely be some bushwhacking and route finding on this trip. I have not done this trip before and it is exploratory in nature. There will also be snow on the entire route. (Bring Snow shoes just in case).

For the safety and enjoyment of the group, you must be very fit to join this trip as we are now dealing with limited daylight hours and will need to keep a moderate pace. I may contact you if I'm not familiar with your scrambling skills or fitness level. Also, the helmet, ice axe and headlamp are required.

Please Note: There will be a creek crossing on this hike. All participants must bring creek crossing footwear (Highly recommend: Neoprene Socks) with crocs, sandals, or watershoes.

There is a strong possibility of snow calf to knee deep, bring snowshoes and micro spikes. We'll be going at a moderate but steady pace. You are expected to have hiked/scrambled the distance and the elevation in the past 2 months.

The coordinator has not done this trip before so route finding might be possible.

Please check the event for a possible last minute update.

References:
Bob Spirko - Odlum Ridge
Mountain Forecast, Odlum Mountain west of Odlum Ridge

Avalanche Conditions Kananaskis

Required Items to Bring:

- Water-2L MINIMUM, MORE if hot
- Lunch & snacks
- River crossing: Neoprene socks with crocs, sandals, or spare shoes and something to dry feet. Recommend to bring large ziplock bag, wrap wet neoprene socks with towel and place hand warmers inside ziplock bag to keep socks warm for return to cross creek 2nd time. (avoids them freezing which makes them useless.)
- Proper winter hiking boots
- "Winter Up": Clothes for varying weather conditions (rain and snow)
- Snowshoes
- Ice Axe
- Icers / Microspikes
- Mountain Helmet (not bike helmet)
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses / sun tan lotion
- Plastic bag for your dirty hiking boots
- Change to pay your driver

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

- Hiking poles (HIGHLY recommended)
- First aid kit
- Bear spray and or whistle. *NO bear bells*

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Calgary, take hwy # 1 West. Turn off onto hwy 40 South. Go past the 742 (which is the Peter Lougheed turnoff) for approximately another 38 km where you will park on the west side of hwy 40.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

325Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $97.50 (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:

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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: