The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Snowshoe | ||||||
Event Location: | Smith Dorrien - Kananaskis Country | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Feb 15 2020 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Feb 14 2020 5:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | ~ 6 hrs plus driving time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Len M.
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 2 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 2 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 10 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
We'll take the snowshoe trail up to the lake,
and then
proceed up to the Elephant Rocks for a quick
break. The pace will be relaxed and we will stay together as a group, so speed demons and slow pokes will need to adjust their pace. Look forward to awesome scenery. Distance: ~ 11km Elevation Gain: ~ 375m Note that this event requires driving several kilometres up the Smith Dorrien Road, which is a gravel road, and can be icy/treacherous. Obviously we need drivers to make this event happen, but please indicate that you're willing to drive ONLY if you and your vehicle are prepared for driving in more difficult winter driving conditions.
Rentals are available, if required, at: | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Take Hwy 1 west out of town. Go south on Hwy
40 for approx
56km. Turn right onto the Kananaskis Lakes
Trail just before
the winter gate. Turn north onto the Smith-
Dorrien Trail
(gravel road) and go about 20-30km. Park at the
Chester Lake
trail head (past Sawmill). See Peter Lougheed
Map.
Ref: GemTrek's Kananaskis Lakes map. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 320Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 9:00 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $96.00 (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 updated by Len M on 2020-02-13 The trail up to Chester Lake is considered to be free from avalanche danger. Beyond the lake may not be safe from avalanche danger. We will confirm with Peter Lougheed VC information staff before proceeding up to the Elephant Rocks.
Forecasted Kananaskis Country Avalanche Danger Level for Saturday
is: | |||||||
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. | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |