Wasootch Ridge - Relaxed Pace - Sun, Mar 25 2018

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Wasootch Ridge - Relaxed Pace (3/25/2018)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis Valley, Hwy. 40

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 25 2018 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 24 2018 5:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

~5 hours plus 1 hour drive time each way

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance - 10 km, round trip
Elevation Gain - 810 m
Pace: RELAXED
Proper Hiking Boots required, sorry NO runners and NO Jeans/Sweat Pants (cotton - fabric of death when cold). Thanks

+++Drivers needed+++

Wasootch Ridge offers an interesting series of climbs and decents. The ascents are persistent up a long ridge on the east side of Kananaskis Valley. Once on top of the ridge you'll get 360 degree views all around.

We will not do the extended part beyond the ridge and will stop at the cairn on the ridge where the terrain is flat to have lunch.

+++ PLS NOTE: At this time of year ++Micro-spikes AND Snowshoes are required++; you never know what you will encounter. No icers = no hike -- sorry.+++

We will be hiking at a RELAXED Pace (slower going up and moderate on flat). If you do not want to stay with the group at this pace, pls find another hike. If you're not sure about a hike, feel free to contact the coordinator and remember to always hike within your ability in order to be able to keep up with the group. If you have not recently hiked this year 600M+, this hike is not for you.

PLS remember that hiking in the winter is alot harder then in the summer.

Required Items to Bring:
-Micro-spikes
-Snowshoes
-Proper hiking boots and pack (PLS ensure your PACK is big enough to include extras -- a small water hydration bike pack that only fits your water and small lunch is too small...one should always be ready for the unexpected and not rely on the coordinator.
-NO Sling pack.
-Plenty of water
-Toque and at least 2 pairs of mitts.
-Lunch
-Extra pair of socks (if your current socks get wet, your feet will freeze).
-Dress in layers.
-First-aid kit
-Change to pay your driver.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
• Hiking poles
-Headlamp • Gaiters
• Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

emailed to participants

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

160Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $48.00 (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:

Winter Safety Considerations
Entered by Sylvia A. on March 24, 208
Terrain Classification: Classification: Class 1
Conditions: Moderate for Alpine for Saturday
Plan: We will follow the trail up to the ridge..flat area/up to the cairn...we will not go beyond this whereby the last 1 km is a scramble.
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 and current avalanche 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: