Fossil Mountain - Sat, Aug 19 2017

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Fossil Mountain (8/19/2017)

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:

Banff National Park - Skoki Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 19 2017 8:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 17 2017 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

quite a long day plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D7: Advanced

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: Approximately 26 kms
Elevation Gain: Approximately 1380 meters
High Point: 2946 meters
Pace: slower on steep sections, moderate otherwise, taking time to enjoy the scenery

We will be staying together as a group at my pace.
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 unfavourable this event will be cancelled and an email will be sent out Friday evening.

Hike Description
Big distance! Big elevation gain! Big scenery! Big day! You can obtain all that when you pick the Skoki area to venture to with the summit of Fossil Mountain as your main destination. We will check off the 3.7 km hike up the road, have a quick visit at the Halfway Hut, work our way up through Boulder Pass, skirt around the west side of Ptarmigan Lake, ascend to Deception Pass, then attack the very steep slope up to our reward. While I have been to Deception Pass I have not reached the summit of Fossil Mountain. We will work as a team to find our way to the top so it’s best to do some research so you can contribute and also to find out what to expect. Come with healthy knees, mental strength plus your fun attitudes. Also come prepared to spend a good amount of time on the summit only if conditions are favorable.

Reference
"Lake Louise & Yoho" GemTrek Map

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots
bear spray
food, water
clothes for varying weather conditions (no cotton nor jeans)
personal first aid kit
Park Pass or Canada 150 Discovery Pass
bag for dirty boots for the drive home
money (coins or small bills) for your driver
cheerful personalities

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Trans-Canada interchange at Lake Louise, follow Whitehorn Road uphill toward the Lake Louise ski area. At 1.7km turn right onto the gravel Fish Creek Road and follow it 1.0km to the Fish Creek Parking Area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

354Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $106.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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.
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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: