Rimwall Summit - Thu, May 5 2016

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Rimwall Summit (5/5/2016)

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:Scramble
Event Location:Spray Lakes Reservoir
Date(s) & Time:Thu, May 5 2016  9:45 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:15 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, May 4 2016 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:~6 hours + drivetime
Difficulty Rating:D6: Difficult to Advanced
Event Coordinator(s): Eva B
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Maximum No. Guests:2
Minimum Group Size:3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 3 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Distance: ~10 km round trip
Elevation Gain: 1020 m
Summit: 2,680m

This will be an interesting and scenic scramble in Spray Lakes area. Initial part will be the hike to West Wind Pass; from there we follow the ridge to the summit. There are number of possible variations: If we stick closer to the ridge crest, there is more rock scrambling coupled with exposure; most of it can be bypassed on the scree to the left -- so there will be something for everyone. From the top, we should have nice views of WindTower, the Three Sisters, Spray Lakes and Mt Assiniboine.

References:

http://bobspirko.ca/Canmore/Rimwall/Rimwall.html

http://www.soistheman.com/diary/page.php?id=rimwall-summit&page=1

Alan Kane

For weather updates:

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca


Required Items to Bring:
Good pair of hiking boots
- Climbing Helmet
- Layers, no matter the forecast
- Lunch, Water (2L minimum)
- Toque/gloves
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Trekking poles
- Gloves
- Micro spikes
- Bear spray
- Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take the Spray Lakes Road from Canmore, past the Nordic Centre and park at a lakeside grassy pulloff ~22 km past the Bow River bridge. LANDMARK: The pulloff is 1.4 km PAST the sign for Driftwood Day Use Area. (If you pass Spurling Creek, you have gone too far.)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): 249 km

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):249Km
Carpool Departure Time: 8:15 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $79.68 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Tuesday, January 21, 2025). 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.
 
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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: