Moose Mountain & More - Sun, Jun 18 2017

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Moose Mountain & More (6/18/2017)

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:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis west of Bragg Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 18 2017 8:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 17 2017 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

a nice amount of time plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Andra
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: Approx 15 kms round trip
Elevation Gain: Approx 670 meters
More: We will explore a bit off trail upon the descent.
Pace: Slow ascending, moderate otherwise, staying together as a group, taking time to enjoy the views.

NOTE:
This event allows meeting at trailhead parking lot.
Expect to spend up to an hour at the Lookout if conditions are on our side.
It can be cool and windy at the Lookout so come prepared.
If you need to be back to the city by a certain time it would be best not to sign up. We are out to enjoy the day and our time on the trail may vary.
If the forecast turns miserable this event will be cancelled and an email will be sent out Saturday evening.

Hike Description:
It looks like a large resting moose but feels like a small roller coaster! That's Moose Mountain, the most easterly Rocky Mountain near Calgary. If you want to see for yourself how it resembles a moose, you will need to go for a car drive along Highway 1 from Springbank to Jumpingpound and pick it out in the panorama but if your preference is to go on a small roller coaster ride then come along with me for a hike to the summit of Moose Mountain. The trail consists of a fire road, sections through trees, wide- open meadow, switchbacks and slopes and a narrow rocky ridge just before the lookout.

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots
warm layers for our time at the Lookout (jacket,hat,mitts)
clothes for varying weather conditions, no jeans
food and water
first aid kit
plastic bag for dirty boots for the drive home
money for your driver

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
poles
gaiters
bear spray
camera
sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway 1 west from Calgary and turn south on 22 toward Bragg Creek. At the 3 way stop sign at Bragg Creek, turn left to stay on Highway 22. Turn west (right) onto Highway 66 and continue west. At 16.7km turn right onto a dirt road. This road is the first right just past Paddy's Flat Campground. Continue on this dirt road for 7km until you reach the trailhead parking.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

144Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $43.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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:

Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions for the trip.

- 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: