Mist Mountain, Scramble - Sat, Aug 24 2019

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Mist Mountain, Scramble (8/24/2019)

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:Scramble
Event Location:N50° 31.339' W114° 53.505'
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 24 2019  9:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 23 2019 7:00:00 PM
Event Duration:7-8 hours + driving time
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Gil M
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:5
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 8 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Elevation Gain: 1320 m
Total Distance: 11 km

Easy scramble. At 3140 m, Mist Mountain is the highest mountain east of Highwood Pass Named by George M. Dawson in 1884. Mist. The range and the mountain were named by George Dawson in 1884 after he experienced a prolonged period of bad weather below the western slopes of the range.

READ THE WRITE-UP'S BELOW.

Please Note: All participants MUST bring HELMET

We'll be going at a slow but steady pace. You are expected to have hiked/scrambled the distance and the elevation in the past 2 months.

The coordinator has not done this trip before so route finding might be possible.

Please check the event for a possible last minute update.

References:
Bob Spirko - Mist Mountain
Matthew Clay - Mist Mountain
Mountain Forecast - Neighboring, Mount Odlum


Required Items to Bring:

- Water-2L MINIMUM, MORE if hot
 - Lunch & snacks
- Proper hiking boots
- Head lamp
- Helmet
- Gortex gear & clothes for varying weather conditions (rain and snow)
- Sunglasses / sun tan lotion
- Plastic bag for your dirty hiking boots
- Spare clothes
- Change to pay your driver
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

- Hiking poles (HIGHLY recommended)
- First aid kit
- Bear spray and or whistle. *NO bear bells*
- GPS. *Download tracks off write-up links*

How to Get There:
Event Directions:From Calgary: Hwy 1 West. Turn left onto Kananaskis Trail/AB-40 S

Coordinates to starting location: N50° 31.339' W114° 53.505'

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):296Km
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 $88.80 (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:
Note: If you are not a premier member (Paid annual dues), I will be collecting $ 3 up front for the club to cover Club costs.
- 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
Non-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: