Rawson Lake - Snowshoe - Sun, Feb 23 2025

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Rawson Lake - Snowshoe (2/23/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snowshoe

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 23 2025 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 22 2025 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 - 4 hours plus travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Brent
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

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Itinerary:

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Distance : Total 8 km round trip (return to Rawson Lake)
Total elevation gain : approximately 350 metres
Pace : Relaxed

This is a terrific hike any time of year, winter no exception! Let's enjoy an outing in beautiful surroundings and in great company while getting a good work out. If weather conditions allow, I’d like to have a lunch break before the return trip down

Depending on the trail conditions, snowshoes may not be needed and spikes/traction may suffice.

There is some elevation gain to contend with but comparable to Rummel Lake or Chester Lake. The pace will be relaxed, no speedsters please.

Trail description :

We will park at the Upper Lake Day Use parking lot. From there it is a short 3.9 km hike to Rawson Lake that is nested between the Upper Kananaskis Lake and the 3,174 metre wall of Mount Sarrail. To the lake, there is a height gain of 350 metres. There should be some great photo opportunities.

We will not be going into avalanche terrain (far side of Rawson Lake).

Required Items to Bring:
- Your cheerfulness
- Snowshoes
- Kananaskis Conservation Pass
- Warm layers
- Gloves
- Water and/or hot drinks
- $$ for carpool

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera
- Gaiters
- Poles
- Spikes/traction (in case trail conditions don’t warrant snowshoes).

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west from Calgary for approximately 70 km, then turn south on Highway 40 for approximately 50 km. Turn right onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail and follow the signs to the Upper Lake parking lots. Park in the lot on your left hand side. I’ll be in the Black Toyota RAV 4 .

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

264Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $87.12 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Tuesday, April 14, 2026). 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

Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it is on an official Snowshoe Trail

Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip.

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