Lake of the Horns Backpack - Sat, Jul 20 2019, Sun, Jul 21 2019

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Lake of the Horns Backpack (7/20/2019)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Backpack

Event Location:

Cat Creek Trail Head - Hwy 40

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 20 2019, Sun, Jul 21 2019 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 18 2019 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Benn C
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This will be a random backcountry very lightweight (sub 35lbs) overnight camp. If you want to learn/try out very lightweight backpacking, this will be a good one as we will be moving briskly. We'll be backpacking in to the waters of Lake of Horns surrounded with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. There will be one shallow river crossing and a few smaller creek crossings. Given the rains, the river may be higher than usual. Bring your water crossing shoes. We will need to go up the headwall to the lake at the end of the trail, this is easy scramble, however there is still some exposure.

Distance: 13.5 km one way
Elevation: 670m gain. 400m of climbing in the last 3km.

If we get there early enough, there are options to do side trips. I haven't been to the area before so the conditions are unknown at this time and allow time for route finding and maybe bushwhacking involved. Adventures R Us!
Expect about 5 - 6 hours to hike in give or take

NO FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE. Backcountry at its finest and most basic.

As we will be camping in a remote wilderness area, we will be practicing Leave no Trace principles. We may or may not have a fire as the wood in the area could be scarce or there could be a fire ban. Plus this is bear country so food prep and storage awareness is important. Bring a bear canister. Not enough trees to do a hang.

Itinerary:
SATURDAY – Early morning drive out to the trail head, haul in to the site, chill for a bit, explore the local area. Have dinner. Bring a light snack to share. Note again - having a campfire may not happen so don't count on it, be prepared.
SUNDAY - After a morning breakfast hike out and head back. Do not be in rush to get back to Calgary, we'll be back late as we probably stop over in a town somewhere for refreshments (aka dinner) depending on time.

Note:
- Bring a lightweight pack (sub 40lbs total). The lighter the better. Leave the kitchen sink at home. See elevation gain.
- You'll need to bring a bear canister.
- This is a fun anything goes event
- This is a random camping event. No facilities. Practice Leave No Trace.
- Speed will be moderate but definitely not for super slowpokes as would want to make camp in a reasonable time.
- It's bear country so you'll really need to practice bear awareness and safety. Bear spray is MANDATORY.

Gear: You will need your own backpacking gear. Be prepared to be self-sufficient. See link for personal backpacking gear if you are new to this, but lighter is more. Contact me if you have not backpacked before.
Typical Backpacking List (the lighter the better.

Required Items to Bring:
- BEAR SPRAY
- lightweight backpacking gear + garbage bags to pack stuff out.
- a backpacking trowel
- food
- water
- bear canister

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- camera
- gaiters
- poles, oh yes poles
- sandals/water shoes/scuba gear for a river and creek crossing
- a Neanderthal spear to scare very very large brown scary critters away. Probably won't work but will be good for a laugh and you might be the next youtube sensation.
- If you want to fish, bring your own rod and permit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Wait for email.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

270Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $81.00 (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.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

event fee if you are not a Premier Member or Volunteer

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: