Snowshoe Trip in Canmore Area - Fri, Feb 13 2015, Sat, Feb 14 2015, Sun, Feb 15 2015

Snowshoe Trip in Canmore Area (2/13/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Canmore Area

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Feb 13 2015, Sat, Feb 14 2015, Sun, Feb 15 2015 5:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 7 2015 12:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

4 Days, 3 Nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Sandie
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Member Cost:

$90.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

***To register for this event, please put your name on the waiting list and submit a payment directly to me at sandie.eoc@ gmail.com either via PayPal or PC Banking as soon as possible. *I will add people to the event in the order that they commit to the trip by paying for their spot.* The minimum # will be 8 people and the maximum is 12.

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Here's some info for the long weekend trip to Canmore and area.

ITINERARY:
FRIDAY - Once I get to Canmore, I plan on going to a cafe then take a walk in town to stretch my legs after a long drive. You are welcome to leave in the morning as well or in the afternoon depending on your schedule. We will all meet up at the hostel in the evening to discuss the snowshoe plan.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY - Ideas for snowshoe trips south of Canmore are: (**still not decided yet but will narrow it down closer to the time)
-- Black Prince Cirque to Warspite Lake - ~4.5km round trip, 150m elevation gain, ~2 hrs. There's a long hill in the beginning but once you've conquered this, there are only several rolling hills the rest of the way to Black Prince Lake.
-- 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition - ~3-4km loop, 120m elevation gain. This is a short climb through mature forest to a high lookout point between the Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes.
-- Marushka/Shark Lake - 9km round trip, 200m elevation gain, ~4 hrs. A few hills along the way, but easy.
-- French Creek - 2km, minimal elevation gain, ~1 hr. The frozen falls are beautiful - good photo opportunity. This will be fairly short as we can't go too far back due to avalanche terrain but not where the falls are - so no worries!
-- William Watson Lodge - lots of short trails with minimal elevation gain, VERY easy - eg. Lower Lake (2.8km of linear lakeshore trail), Marsh Loop (1.3km loop - gradual uphill and downhill), Elkwood Loop (2.9km loop).

MONDAY - We will hike up Grotto Canyon (4km, gradual elevation gain) mid morning to view the pictographs then head back to Edmonton in the afternoon. *Please note that ice grips are a MANDATORY requirement!*

Possible late afternoon/evening activities: ice skating on the pond in town &/or wander around the streets & shops &/or hang out in a pub & hope to find some live music.

ACCOMMODATION: The Hostel Bear at #1002 Bow Valley Trail - www.thehostelbear.com
We have 3 private rooms with 4 bunk beds in each room with washrooms and showers.
There's a full kitchen with all cooking flatware, stoves, microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, free Folgers coffee, toaster and toast.
Free parking.
Free wireless internet.
Please note that I will pay the full amount for all 12 of us for all 3 nights so you can mention that to the front desk if you arrive there before me.

REQUIRED ITEMS TO BRING:
Snowshoes
Hiking boots / snowboots
Micro spikes from MEC or Campers Village - http://www.mec.ca/product/5017-316/kahtoola-microspikes- traction-device/?q=micro%2Bspikes

OTHER ITEMS TO BRING:
Base layers for under your pants / snowpants
Gloves/mitts, headwear, neckwear
Jacket(s)
Toileteries
$$ for dinners and snacks

OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Gaitors if wearing hiking boots (with your snowshoes) - I have a couple of pairs, if you need to borrow some Poles (hiking or downhill/x-country ski poles) - I will have another 2 sets, if you need to borrow some
Camera
Skates
Ear Plugs!

MEALS:
Breakfasts - bring your own - on Friday you can head over to Safeway to pick up groceries and store the items in the refrigerator at the hostel
Lunches/Snacks - bring your own - same as above
Dinners - potluck or dinner in town

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: There won't be an official carpool but I can help with arranging for you to travel with someone. What area of the city do you live in?

WEATHER: Be prepared for anything in the mountains!

PRE-SNOWSHOE EVENT MEETING: Who is available to get together on Wednesday, February 11th at Block 1912 Cafe on Whyte Ave? Please advise.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Required Items to Bring:
See above

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$90.00/Person

Cost Includes:

3 nights of accommodation at The Hostel Bear and EOC admin fees.

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