Shark Lake - Snowshoe - Sat, Jan 12 2019

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Shark Lake - Snowshoe (1/12/2019)

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:

Snowshoe

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 12 2019 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 11 2019 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Len M.
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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 8km (4K in & 4K out)
Elevation Gain: 200m

This is normally a relatively easy snowshoe experience on a very well defined trail away from avalanche hazards. With all the new snow we may have to create our own trail and do some route finding. This should make for a more exciting adventure. We'll be traveling at an easy pace and there are great views of Spray Lakes along the way.

Shark Lake (Marushka Lake to Ms. Daffern) lies in the valley between Tent Ridge and Mt. Shark.

Ref: Gillean Daffern's Kananaskis Country Trail Guide, Vol 1, Third Edition, p72. and GemTrek Canmore and Kananaskis Village

Required Items to Bring:

snowshoes
warm clothing - layers
lunch & snacks
water or something warm to drink to keep you hydrated!

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

Hiking Poles
Rentals are available, if required, at U of C Outdoor Centre.
Rentals also available at MEC

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Smith Dorrien to the road signed for Mount Engadine Lodge and Mount Shark. In 1.8km park in a small parking area on the right side of the road. See Peter Lougheed Map.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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:

Winter Safety Considerations
Amended by Len M on Jan 06, 2019
Terrain Classification: Simple Class 1.
Conditions:
as at 2019-01-06 is
Alpine: 3 Considerable; Tree Line: 3 Considerable; Below Tree Line: 2 Moderate
Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip.

- 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

Cost Includes:

$3.00 Event Fee for Regular Club Members. No fee for Premier Members or Club Volunteers.

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: