Chester Lake - slow & steady pace - Sat, Dec 27 2008

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Chester Lake - slow & steady pace (12/27/2008)

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.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snowshoe

Event Location:

Smith Dorrien - Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 27 2008 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 26 2008 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3-4 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Marg
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We'll be travelling at a slow but steady pace. If it's a nice day the scenery is spectacular, so we'll stop to play and take photos when we reach Chester Lake.
Distance: 10km
Elevation Gain: ~310m
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.

Required Items to Bring:
- snowshoes
- poles are strongly recommended
- hiking boots + gaiters, or winter boots
- rentals are available, if required, at Sports Rent, or UofC Outdoor Centre
- warm clothing, including hat & gloves
- easy to eat snacks and lunch + drinks
- lots of warm layers!

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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. Turn north onto the Smith-Dorrien Trail (gravel road) and go about 20-30km. Park at the Chester Lake trail head (past Sawmill). See Peter Lougheed Map.
Ref: GemTrek's Kananaskis Lakes map.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $99.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Monday, September 14, 2026). 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: