Nose Hill sunset / night hike - Sat, Apr 14 2007

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Nose Hill sunset / night hike (4/14/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Urban

Event Location:

Nose Hill Park Parking see details below

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 14 2007 8:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 13 2007 11:59 PM

Event Duration:

~1.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Marg
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Explore a variety of trails along the top/edge of Nose Hill while watching the sun set. We will return the same way we came, but it will be dark so I recommend bringing flashlights or headlamps in case we need to illuminate our way. I have two other side agendas besides the sunset that I'm hoping to check out with this hike: (1) could Nose Hill be suitable to watch a meteor shower?; (2)northern lights are supposed to be very good during April and October - is it possible to see northern lights from Nose Hill? Be prepared to explore side trails in the dark that may offer "dark places" where we can see the sky as well as lovely city lights views.

Please take note of the directions (below) to the meeting place as it can be confusing for first-timers. Nose Hill park history: http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/calgary/nosehill.html

After the hike some may choose to finish up with refreshments either on top of the hill or at some other place of preference to the group. I'll probably be heading straight back home.

Required Items to Bring:
- Layered clothing and sturdy footwear - we may encounter icy and muddy conditions.
- Some form of ice traction may be required

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- A compass can be VERY helpful in the dark

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meeting place: Designated Nose Hill parking area just off 14St NW. If you are coming from the north: it is located 1km SOUTH of 64th Ave. If you are coming from the south, it is located 1.1km NORTH of the Winter Club. Turnoff is marked with a green sign that says "Nose Hill Park Parking." Proceed part way up the road and park close to the gate to the old road. Do not go all the way up to the upper parking area!
TO DISCOURAGE CAR PROWLERS: Please do not leave anything of value in your vehicle.
Transit: Route #4 and #5 and #89 stop near our meeting place.

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