Junction Hill - Relaxed Pace - Fri, Sep 28 2018

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Junction Hill - Relaxed Pace (9/28/2018)

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 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

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 28 2018 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 27 2018 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~5 - 6 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
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Member Cost:

None

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

- Distance : ~8.7km return
- Elevation gain : ~781 metres
- Proper hiking footwear required, sorry no runners or jeans-sweatpants
-Microspikes required-possible snow.

Drivers needed.

Another nice day so join us for this hike. We will Not be doing a loop but going/coming back the same way. The hill, from the road, is unimposing, but it is an exciting climb with great views, and a fabulous summit panorama. Through a fringe of trees we'll stride onto grassy slopes. From there a sharp ascent leads to a breach in the cliffy, southeast ridge... to the crest. We'll follow the ridge crest to the rocky summit.

This will be a combined trail/off-trail hike with some bushwhacking

The event may be cancelled if the forecast deteriorates on the day of the event.

Pace will be "slow" ascending but "moderate" on flat ground. Because of the steepness, probably not suitable for very beginners.

(Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides.)

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

-Micro-spikes
- 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.
- Lunch
- Dress in layers
- Toque and Mitts (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.
- Poles
- Camera
- Hot drink

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

220Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $66.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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:

Voluntary Donations:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: