Beginner Beginner Snow Shoe - Hogarth Lakes with Lunch at Pocaterra Hut - Fri, Jan 11 2008

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Beginner Beginner Snow Shoe - Hogarth Lakes with Lunch at Pocaterra Hut (1/11/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snowshoe

Event Location:

Smith Dorrien - Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jan 11 2008 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jan 9 2008 11:59 PM

Event Duration:

Lunch + 3 1/2 hours approx

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Distance: ~5km
Elevation Gain: negligible

First stop will be at Pocaterra Hut for lunch at 11:00a.m. and to get geared up for the trail. Please bring your lunch as there are no services at the hut, just a warm place to eat ! We will then drive up the Smith Dorrien Road to the trailhead.

This is a new, easy snow shoe trail created near Burstall Pass and is great for beginners. If you have never snow shoed before, this is the perfect outing for you! It is short and easy, and we're in no rush to get to the end of the trail. I recommend bringing easy to eat snacks if desired for the afternoon as there is no place to stop along the way. Layered clothing is essential - when we're moving you'll be warm, when we stop you'll be cold.

Please note that since this is a beginner snowshoe event, there will be a limit of 3 dogs allowed to join us(first ones to sign up will go on the event) - Ensure you bring a leash, otherwise your best friend cannot snowshoe with us. Thank you for your understanding.

Explorer Trip: Your coordinator has not done this trip before but wants to try it. Please allow time/patience for unforseen circumstances. Rhonda will not be attending the event, but is coordinating the carpool.

Ref: GemTrek's Kananaskis Lakes map

Note that this event requires driving several kilometers up the Smith-Dorrien Road, which is a gravel road, and can be icy/treacherous, especially if your vehicle is not appropriate for winter conditions, or if you are not an experienced winter driver. Obviously we need drivers to make this event happen, but please indicate that you're willing to drive ONLY if you and your vehicle are appropriate for some more difficult winter conditions than regular highway driving. In case there are not enough drivers, those unable to drive will be moved to the wait list, in order of last signed-up, and moved back on as drivers are available. Please let me know how many passengers you can take when you register. Thanks!

Required Items to Bring:
- Snow Shoes (& poles are recommended)
- Hiking boots + gaitors, or winter boots
- Rentals are available, if required, at U of C Outdoor Centre.
- easy to eat lunch & snack items, water or warm beverages
- layered clothing!

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To Pocaterra Hut: Take Hwy 1 west out of town. Go south on Hwy 40 for approx 56km. Turn right onto the Kananaskis Lakes Trail just before the winter gate. As you are driving on Kananaskis Lakes Trail, keep an eye out for the sign for Pocaterra Hut which will be on your left and park in the lot (FYI - directly to your right will be the turn-on for the Smith Dorrien / Spray Lakes Road - if you pass this you will have gone too far).

To the trailhead: Turn north (right) onto the Smith- Dorrien. Park at the Burstall Pass trail head, about 20-30 km up on the left (past Sawmill, and opposite Chester Lake). See Peter Lougheed Map.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

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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: