Mount Indefatigable South Peak & Larch march. - Sat, Sep 15 2018

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Mount Indefatigable South Peak & Larch march. (9/15/2018)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

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:

Scramble

Event Location:

Kananaskis - Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 15 2018 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 14 2018 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5+ hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

David K
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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info 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:

Important - READ:

This is an event for experienced hikers only. No beginners..

A resident grizzly apparently lives around this mountain, so we will stick together as a tight group. If you cannot stick with the group, do not sign up for this event. Distance: 8km (5.4km hike + 2.6km scramble)
Elevation Gain: 938m
Summit Elevation: 2,646m
Pace: moderate

Description:
Indefatigable is a relatively short trail that provides stunning views over both the Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes. WE MAY DRIFT OVER TO VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL VALLEY BELOW THE NORTH PEAK. WEATHER PERMITTING Gillean Daffern notes that if you can only do one hike in this area, this should be it. Expect snow on some parts of the trail.

Indefatigable Trail was decommissioned in 2006. It is now an unofficial trail (all signs and benches removed) and it is no longer promoted by park officials. Large white rocks and a grizzly warning sign still make the trailhead very obvious.

Mount Indefatigable's South summit is an easy scramble. A 'trail' goes almost to the ridge, and only the final 200m are slighly exposed. Be rewarded with stunning views: Upper Kananaskis Lake is presented with a backdrop of blue mountain shapes receding into the distance; a SW sun makes the lake glitter; see the icefields around Mt. Joffre; and pick out trails to Aster Lake, Three Isle Lake, and Invincible Lake.

References:
Official Guides, Maps & Weather:
   · Kananaskis Country Tail Guide | Volume I (4th Edition) by Gillean Daffern (trips 76 and 76B).
   · Map: GemTrek Kananaskis Lakes
   · Google Earth coordinates: 50°38'39.56"N 115° 9'58.73"W
   · Weather: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Trip Reports:
   · Mount Indefatigable - So's page (note that we will not go to the north summit)
   · Scrambling photos from Mount Indefatigable
   · Mount Indefatigable Trail (hikealberta.com) (note that this trail only describes the first portion of what we will hike/scramble)

Other Important Stuff:
   · Grizzly Area
     A resident grizzly roams around this mountain. We will choose an alternate event if there are recent bear sightings.
    PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU HAVE TO BE BACK IN TOWN BY A CERTAIN TIME. WE ARE OUT TO ENJOY OUR DAY AND MAY STOP AT WOODY'S IN KANANASKAS VILLAGE FOR A BITE AFTERWARDS

Required Items to Bring:
·Bear spray
· Lunch, snacks, water
   · Proper hiking boots
   · Clothes for varying weather conditions (no jeans, cotton, runners, etc.)
   · First aid kit
   · Plastic bag for your dirty hiking boots for the way back

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
   · Rock helmet
   · Hiking poles
   · Gaiters
   · Camera
   · GPS

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Note: Distances are approximate.
0km: Head onto 16th Avenue/Hwy 1 west
70km: Turn south onto Hwy 40.
120km: Before the gate, turn right (west) onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail and follow the signs to North Interlakes Day Use Area.
130km: Park at North Interlakes Day Use area (north end).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

260Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $78.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

- 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:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: