Picklejar Lakes - Dawdlers & Slowpokes & Photographers - Sat, Jul 7 2007

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Picklejar Lakes - Dawdlers & Slowpokes & Photographers (7/7/2007)

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 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:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 7 2007 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 6 2007 11:59 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours + travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Karen D
Rhonda S
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Please be advised that the coordinator has not done this hike before and is doing it for the views and will be a slow pace & making frequent stops to take photos. Please note that Rhonda S. is co-coordinating my carpool as I live in Canmore. To cancel, please use the web site unless it tells you to call the coordinator, in which case, please call Rhonda if you're meeting at carpool, or Karen if you're meeting at event. Thanks!

Distance: 11.0km return
Elevation gain: 450m

Picklejar Lakes is so named because fishing for trout is as easy as "pulling pickles from a jar". It is a fly fisherman's dream. The lakes are full of cutthroat trout. The only problem is getting there! This hike is moderate to strenuous and there's tricky footing near the pass. However, you are rewarded with beautiful views. There is a backwoods campground located here. Also, as a warning, grizzlies like this area, as they love to fish.

Ref: GemTrek's Highwood and Cataract Creek map.

Note:The pace will be slow and because this is a bear area, hikers must stick close together. If you cannot abide by this rule, DO NOT sign up for this event.

Please note that for the safety and comfort of the whole group this hike coordinator requires that all participants wear hiking boots with ankle support (no low cut hiking shoes, nor sneakers) and carry a properly equipped day pack with suitable clothing, food, water and personal first aid for the hike. Cotton clothing and jeans are strongly discouraged.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) to Highway 40. Follow Highway 40 south for 85 km to the Lantern Creek Rec Area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

- 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:

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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: