Wednesday Evening Prairie Mountain Get Fit Hike + Apres-Hike Pub Social - 2 HOUR MAX (8/3/2022)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Bragg Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Aug 3 2022 6:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Aug 3 2022 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 hrs + Apres-Hike Pub Social

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Bruce F
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Distance: 6.6km round trip
Elevation gain: 666m

Come for an evening workout of hiking up Prairie Mountain; the ultimate training grounds for getting into condition for any mountain event. Conditions may still have some ice near the treeline so footwear traction devices are recommended to be in your pack.
You will be hiking at your own pace but will need to turn around and head back down regardless of your position after 65 minutes. That will allow you 55 minutes to come down from the turnaround point. EVERYONE MUST BE DOWN BY 8:00PM! NO IFS, ANDS OR BUTS!!!!
Note this hike is NOT suitable for beginners or folks who are not completely familiar with this hike as we will hike at a brisk or fast pace and you will possibly be hiking on your own as the group may split depending on your individual pace. The event is geared towards personal best times so be prepared to hike up and down on your own in the event you do not find a compatible hiking partner. People will begin their ascent at 6:00 pm sharp so please plan to be there at least 10 minutes beforehand. We will all meet at the trailhead/parking area as a group at the end of the hike before leaving.
For those who may be interested - after returning to the trailhead/parking area, we will be heading over to the Bragg Creek Powderhorn Saloon for a quick après-hike drink and/or pub fare.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Bear spray
Headlamp (should always be in your pack)
Waterproof jacket & warm layers
Kananaskis Conservation Pass (except on 1st Wed of the month)

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

Hiking poles - RECOMMENDED as terrain is very steep
Extra layers
Change of clothes
Camera
Footwear traction devices (should always be in your pack)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take HWY 22x West to Bragg Creek.
Travel 19 kms west on Hwy 66 toward Kananaskis.
NOTE: PLEASE PARK AT THE ELBOW FALLS PARKING LOT BY THE WASHROOMS.

Notes:

NOTE: As of June 1st, you will need a Kananaskis Conservation Pass to attend this event.
Please see the Alberta Parks website for more information: Kananaskis Conservation Pass

NOTE: There will be no carpool for this event.

- 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:

Voluntary Donations:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: