Canyon Creek Ice Cave - slow paced - Sat, May 26 2007

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Canyon Creek Ice Cave - slow paced (5/26/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Scramble

Event Location:

West of Bragg Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 26 2007 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 24 2007 11:59 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Marg
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a combined activity - CYCLE, CLIMB UP A STEEP SCREE SLOPE, AND THEN EXPLORE INSIDE THE CAVE. And we will be travelling at a slow pace so please don't be in a rush.

Distance: ~14 km return. We will start out cycling along an access road for approximately 5 km. It's a mostly gradual uphill, and I will be taking my time. There are two hills that I will probably have to get off and walk up. We will lock up our bikes prior to the 1 km hike up a trail and steep scree slope to the entrance of the cave. The main cavern which is about five metres wide, four high and extends some fifty metres into the mountain. Once past this "hall', the tunnel narrows and we will completely lose sight of daylight. At the end are much smaller passages WHICH WE WILL NOT BE GOING INTO. It will be very cold inside, regardless of the outside temperature, and very dark. We will be climbing over rocks and ice inside the cave. HEADLAMPS OR FLASHLIGHTS ARE A NECESSITY and extra batteries are strongly recommended. More info at Canyon Creek Ice Caves

You must have TWO helmets: a Climbing/Scrambling helmet AND cycle helmet. No exceptions! Rentals are available at the outdoor center at UofC and we will head over to UofC together, right after carpool.

Those able to drive will be given priority and please let me know how many bikes and passengers you can take in the "notes" section. Those unable to drive may be moved to the wait list and then added as spots become available with willing drivers. If you are riding as a passenger - please take note of the suggested carpool amount and split the cost with your driver since most drivers will be able to take only one passenger.

We will be leaving our bikes at the trailhead that leads up to the cave. They will be unattended and out of our sight in that area so PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE A BIKE LOCK WITH YOU and do not leave anything of value on your bike.

This activity is weather dependent, so if the forecast is for rain then the event will be rescheduled in hopes of better weather.

Required Items to Bring:
- You must bring two helmets: a Climbing/Scrambling helmet AND cycle helmet. No exceptions! Rentals are available at the outdoor center at UofC.
- sturdy shoes that you can cycle AND hike in.
- Bike, lock and any safety gear that you prefer.
- Headlamps and/or flashlights, and extra batteries.
- lunch, snacks, water - 1-2 litres
- layered clothing + light rain gear in case of showers

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Vehicle with bike rack. Opportunities to carpool will be limited dependent upon willing drivers.
- light gloves & toque
- trekking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

West on the Trans Canada to Highway 22. South on Highway 22 to Bragg Creek, then west of Bragg Creek on Highway 66 to the Canyon Creek road (right-hand turn). A short ways up, the road is gated. Park there.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $42.90 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Monday, October 5, 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:

We will be travelling at a slow pace so please do not be in a rush.
- 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: