Raspberry Ridge - Relaxed Pace - Sat, Sep 15 2018

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Raspberry Ridge - Relaxed Pace (9/15/2018)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

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:Highwood Junction/Cataract Area
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 15 2018  8:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 14 2018 3:00:00 PM
Event Duration:~5 hours + driving
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Sylvia(1) A.
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 4 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Distance: 11.8km - 13.6km
Elevation Gain: 645m

Please do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary. If weather nice we will enjoy time at the summit.
Hiking boots required (no runners). No jeans, sweat pants, or dogs.

*Drivers are needed and may be given preference*

Come on out and join us to Raspberry Ridge. It’s an active fire lookout that provides great views in all directions. You can see Mt. Burke to the east with the old Cameron Lookout. If we take the shorter way up, be prepared for a relentlessly steep ascent. Along this stretch one will gain more than 300m over 1 km.

PACE: Please note that this is not a speed demon hike (getting to the top in record time). We will be hiking at a moderate pace on gentler grades and at a slower pace on steeper terrain going up. 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 hiked before or recently hiked with 500m+, this hike is not for you. I want to keep my group together.


Required Items to Bring:
- CASH (no e-transfer) to pay your driver.

- Bear spray and/or air horn and/or whistle (no bear bells)
- Proper hiking footwear and pack (ensure your pack is big enough to include extras [a small bike pack that only fits your hydration water system and small lunch is too small; one should always be ready for the unexpected])
- Plastic bag to put muddy/dirty boots in.
- Plenty of water ( 1 1/2L minimum, more if hot)
- Lunch
- Dress in layers
- Toque (can be pretty windy at the top)
- First-aid kit (do not rely on coordinator)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Gaiters
- Hiking poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Will be e-mailed to participants.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):235Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 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 $70.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

- 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:
Member Cost:$3.00/Person
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
*Note: Kindly please do not cancel at the last minute as this causes extra work for coordinator and uneven carpools.