Jumpingpound Summit / Ridge - CHANGED TO IRON SPRINGS - Tue, Jul 1 2008

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Jumpingpound Summit / Ridge - CHANGED TO IRON SPRINGS (7/1/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sibbald area - Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Jul 1 2008 10:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 hours, plus 1 hr stop in Bragg Creek

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Catherine M
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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:

Itinerary:

Distance: ~12KM return
Elevation: 417 M

Celebrate Canada Day at the top of Jumpingpound Summit.

The beginning of the hike starts with a small creek crossing. We then follow switchbacks up through the forest. At the top you'll ï¿½ hopefully - see beautiful views of several different mountain ranges and peaks - all glistening in the sunshine. We'll stop for lunch when we reach the summit of Jumpingpound Mountain, where we will celebrate our majestic country (singing of national anthem is optional, but encouraged). Following lunch, we will head west along the ridge and then return the same way.

As the coordinator will have just spent the weekend in Waterton, the pace for the hike will be slow to moderate. After the hike, we will stop in Bragg Creek for ice cream / beer / coffee /snacks.

To access the trail, we must drive down Powderface Trail, which is a gravel road, only recently re-opened after having been washed out. This is one of the worst roads in Kananaskis, so those who are willing to drive must be prepared for 18 kms on this road.

Required Items to Bring:
- HIKING BOOTS;
- water; lunch;snacks
- Love of Canada

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Brentwood LRT, travel along the Trans Canada (16th Ave) to Highway 22, south. Take the exit to Bragg Creek. When you reach Bragg Creek, turn left onto Highway 22 going east. When you reach the junction with Highway 66, turn right and travel south. From Bragg Creek to the Powderface Trail road is approximately 32 km. Powderface Trail is a gravel road, and we need to go 18 kms on this gravel road to the parking lot and trail head for Jumpingpound Summit. There is no signage, so watch the kms once you start on Powderface Trail.

POWDERFACE TRAIL ROAD IS A NARROW, WINDY, GRAVEL ROAD. IF THE WEATHER IS POOR, AND THE ROAD CONDITIONS DETERIORATE, THE HIKE MAY BE CANCELLED.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

190Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $57.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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.
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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: