Baldy - Relaxed Pace - Wed, Mar 21 2018

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Baldy - Relaxed Pace (3/21/2018)

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:

Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Mar 21 2018 9:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Mar 20 2018 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~ 4 hours plus travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 8km return
Elevation Gain: ~570m
Proper hiking footwear & NO jeans(fabric of death in cold weather)

The trail to Baldy is a short, scenic climb through a rubble- strewn valley leading to fine views of the foothills at the pass. From the highway, you climb moderately through an aspen forest on an old road that becomes a dirt trail by the time you cross the creek bed. Follow rock cairns into the narrow valley where the massive slopes are covered with rock debris shattered by frost action.

We will not be going into any avalanche terrain.

++++Micro-spikes required - No spikes = no hike ++++

Please remember, it's a lot more of a workout to hike in snow than on dry terrain.

Required Items to Bring:
-Hiking footwear - - sorry no runners
-Micro-spikes
-2 pairs of gloves.(you sweat going up, so if you don't have extra pair in pack to switch to your hands will freeze)
-2 pairs of socks...if your boots are not waterproof or your feet just get cold with snow going into your boots and you don't have extra dry pair in pack to switch to, your feet will freeze.
-Well equipped day pack
- Bag for dirty boots
- Lunch and water
- Remember to dress in layers

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Hiking poles
- Gaiters strongly recommended
-Personal first aid kit
-Bear spray and or air horn
-Headlamp

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

emailed to participants.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $54.00 (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:

If you are a driver pls indicate how many people including yourself can fit in your car. thanks.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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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: