Mountain Biking - Powderface/Prairie Link - Wed, Jul 23 2008

Mountain Biking - Powderface/Prairie Link (7/23/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Powderface Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 23 2008 6:45 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 23 2008 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

~ 1.5 hours plus travel ~45 mins each way

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jason Sokolosky
Kevin W
Martine P
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This ride starts off with a climb up the Powderface trail. We will cut out on Prairie Link to join the Prairie Creek trail.

Distance is ~12 kms with ~200 meters elevation gain.

The pace will be fast so the ride is best suited for intermediate to advance riders. We will divide the group between Kevin, Martine and Jason based on riding ability.

Required Items to Bring:
- Mountain bike
- Helmet
- Snacks
- Water (at least 2 litres)
- Tools, Tube and Pump
- Clothing for all weather conditions

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Personal first aid kit
- Camera
- Bear Spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at the Powderface trailhead which is 21.7 kms west of Bragg Creek on Highway 66. The parking lot is on the right hand side, just past Elbow Falls.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

110Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $33.00 (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: