Ranger Summit Beginner Hike - Sat, Mar 7 2020

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Ranger Summit Beginner Hike (3/7/2020)

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:

Hike

Event Location:

Bragg Creek Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 7 2020 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 6 2020 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~3 - 4 hours + drive time

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Judy T
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Approx. Distance: 8 KM return
Approx Elevation Gain: >300 M
Traction devices (e.g. Icers, Microspikes) required.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
This is a beginner hike to get us ready for the summer. Pace will be slower than moderate.
You must be willing to stick together as a group. If you wish to hike at a fast pace, please do NOT sign up for this hike.
Come prepared for icy, snowy, muddy sections on the trail.
Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary. We will be out to enjoy the day and event duration/return to Calgary may vary.

This is a multi-use trail in the West Bragg Creek area.
We will be hiking Ranger Summit to the Strange Brew intersection and return the same way.

Required Items to Bring:
Traction devices are a must on this hike - trail is icy
Snacks and water
Proper hiking boots
Clothes for varying weather conditions
Plastic bag for wet boots for the drive home

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

Hiking poles
First aid kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS FROM CARPOOL: follow Highway 8 west out of town. Hit the roundabout at Highway 22 and head south towards Bragg Creek. Before the 4 way stop in Bragg Creek, turn right onto Balsam Ave. Go past the mall on your left and after the bridge, turn left at the T junction. Continue for approx. 10 km to the end of the road and you'll reach West Bragg Creek recreation area. Park at the far end of the north parking lot (on your right).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

100Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $32.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Wednesday, January 22, 2025). 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:

Event fee. Fee is not required of COC coordinators and premier members

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: