Mount Ware - Sun, Jun 24 2018

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Mount Ware (6/24/2018)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

South Kananaskis-Country / Turner Valley

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 24 2018 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 23 2018 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~7 hours + driving time (1.5 h each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Cheryl :)
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Member Cost:

None

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Distance: 17.4km return
Elevation gain: 533m
Pace: Slowish on ascent (but not super slowpoke) and moderate on descent.

NOTE: We may be hiking in some mud so gaiters and poles are recommended.
Be prepared! Bring an extra pair of shoes, socks and gloves.
The last 4 kilometers of the approach road is unpaved.
Do not be in rush to get back to Calgary

This hike will likely involve some off trail hiking, has potential to include some minor bushwhacking or game trail following.

We'll start at the Gorge Creek Day Use area and head up the Gorge Creek trail. After about an hour from the start, we'll enter the meadows and a narrower trail. We'll ascend through forest and aim towards our goal of reaching the ridge. The SE ridge is broad and open, however to reach the ridge crest will require navigating through some scree, across rock slabs and through some stunted trees. As we reach the east side, the terrain will get steeper and chunky rocks will have to be climbed to reach the top of Mt Ware.

We will return by roughly the same route.

On the way back we might stop by some pretty waterfalls.

IMPORTANT: Dogs must be well socialized and have a leash. Also, please note that the COC and its Volunteers are not responsible for mishaps (or fines) that occur on an event due to the behavior of dogs (or their owners) who attend our events.

Required Items to Bring:

2 litres of water, minimum. If it's a hotter day then more.
Lunch and snacks
Hiking Boots
Personal first aid kit
Rain/wind gear and warm layer of clothing, no matter what the weather forecast is (NO COTTON)
Change to pay your driver
If you do not have these items at the carpool, you will not be allowed to attend.

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

Gaiters (to keep scree, mud or snow out of your boots)
Hiking Poles (will make the descent much easier)
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Bear Spray
Camera (to recall all the fun!)
… and your sense of adventure

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head south out of town on Macleod Trail. Turn off onto HWY 22X West for approx 18kms. Follow signs for Turner Valley/ Black Diamond. Turn left at Hwy 22 South and go south for 28kms to Turner Valley. Turn right onto Hwy 546 west for 30 kms. Turn right onto Gorge Creek Trail (unpaved) to the Gorge Creek Day Use Area. Park here.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

175Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $57.75 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Wednesday, July 15, 2026). 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:

Please bring with you a plastic bag, clean footwear, & gaiters (& perhaps extra pants?) because the trails are muddy this time of year & whoever ends up driving would appreciate everyone keeping the mud out of their vehicles.
- 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:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: