Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit - Sat, Nov 10 2018
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Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit (11/10/2018)
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: | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Nov 10 2018 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Thu, Nov 8 2018 9:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | Approximately 6.0 - 6.5 (plus driving time) | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Andra
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
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: | 8 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: Approx 17 - 18 kms Elevation: Approx 370 - 400 m Pace: Moderate yet taking time to embrace the day This event is for hikers who have recently completed some events with similar distance, elevation and pace. We will stick together & take time to enjoy the views. We are out to enjoy the day, event duration may vary. If you have evening plans it is best not to sign up for this event.
"A revelation of beauty hardly equaled anywhere... has four
large islands and several small islets, all densely wooded,
which
give an endless variety of views from various points", said
Walter Wilcox in 1901.
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Event Directions: Take the Trans Canada Hwy west from Calgary for approximately 70km, then turn south on Hwy 40 for approximately 50km (to where the gate is). Turn right onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail and follow the signs to the Upper Lake Parking Lot. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 265Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 7:30 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 $79.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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 Andra - November 4, 2018 Terrain Classification: Class 1 Conditions: Will be verified closer to day of event. An alternative route will be chosen if necessary. Avalanche Bulletins not yet posting ratings for the season. 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.
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Cost & Payment: | |||||||
Non-Member Cost: | $3.00/Person | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |