Heart Mountain Circuit - Sat, Apr 6 2019

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Heart Mountain Circuit (4/6/2019)

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:

Scramble

Event Location:

Near Lac des Arcs

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 6 2019 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 5 2019 11:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

All day with extended summit breaks :-)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Barbara B.
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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:

Distance: 12km
Net Elevation Gain: 862m
Total Elevation Gain: 1,190m
Trailhead Elevation: 1,315m
Heart Mountain Summit: 2,079m
Grant MacEwan Peak Summit: 2,177m
Sunset Time: 8:10pm

Hike / Easy Scramble Description:
This event will be going at a relaxed pace. We are out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary. Please note that as long as the weather is nice, we will be taking an extended (i.e., half hour) break at each of the two summits: Heart Mountain and Grant MacEwan Peak.

Heart Mountain is described an easy scramble with one moderate (3 metre) step on the northwest ridge. It can often be ascended year-round thanks to the chinooks that blast the route bare, and "remains a favourite early season pilgrimage where you can reintroduce flabby muscles to the rigours of steep hiking" (Kane). 800m of elevation gain occur on the slabs between km 1 and 4. We will take our time on this uphill stretch, stop for lunch after the initial ascent, and then continue on to complete the loop. Note that we will encounter sections of snow and ice. Microspikes/icers are mandatory or you will not be allowed to attend.

Fun Stuff - How High Are Those Mountains?
Are you like me and record all the summits you attain, but then wonder how accurate those GPS units or altimeter watches really are? Bring your toys along and we can all compare on these two high points.

Last July a guest post was featured on the Dafferns' Kananaskis Trails blog pondering the accuracy of mountains heights in Kananaskis Country. Take a read here. It's fascinating to learn how those early explorers first measured the heights of these mountains. Now, with access to cutting-edge equipment, Gérard Lachapelle (Professor Emeritus, Department of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary and an avid hiker), remeasures Alberta mountain peaks, one hike at a time".

How high will we really go today?

Trail Directions:
   · Easy 1km approach from trailhead to the base of the ridge.
   · Follow path as it climbs rapidly to the right side of the heart shape.
   · Two thirds up, scramble up 3m high wall identified by red metal markers.
   · From first summit continue on to second summit.
   · Continue northeast along rounded ridge.
   · Reach additional high points along ridge.
   · Descent into mature forest towards the highway.
   · Take Quaite Valley Trail back to trailhead.

Costs:
1) COC event fee:
   · $3 COC for Regular Members (bring exact change, payable at carpool).
   · $0 for Premier Members / COC Coordinators
   · You can also purchase a Premier membership the day of the event (bring $25 cash).
2) Carpool Cost:
   We will take two vehicles of 4 people each to maximize the carpools.
   Please bring exact change as drivers do not carry change.
     Cost to be split evenly amongst all in a vehicle:
   · 3 people in car = ~$15/person
   · 4 people in car = ~$11/person

References:
   · Canmore and Kananaskis Village GemTrek Map
   · Scramble in the Canadian Rockies by Alan Kane
   · Kananaskius Country Trail Guide by Gillean Daffern
   · COC trip photos from August 7, 2007
   · COC trip photos from July 27, 2008
   · COC trip photos from April 11, 2009
   · Exshaw Weather

Skill-Testing Question:
If you have actually read the event description, put a star " * " in the Notes field when signing up :-).

Required Items to Bring:
   · Water & lunch
   · Proper hiking boots
   · Microspikes / icers or equivalent
   · Gaiters
   · Plastic bag for your dirty hiking boots for the way back
   · First aid kit
   · A smile :-)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
   · Toys: GPS, altimeter watch
   · Hiking poles
   · Mountaineering helmet. Can be rented from U of C Out door Program Centre, MEC, or Sports Rent.
   · Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Hwy 1 (Trans Canada). Take the Lac des Arcs exit (Exit 105), and go over the overpass to the south side of the highway. Just before the loop meets eastbound Hwy 1, turn left into Heart Creek Day Use area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

160Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $48.00 (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:

- 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:

COC event fee

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: