Trail Maintenance/Development: Tunnel to China (with COC) - Wed, Apr 1 2009

Trail Maintenance/Development: Tunnel to China (with COC) (4/1/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Social

Event Location:

Calgary Dig to China Society

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Apr 1 2009 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 1 2009 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

Until we reach Guangzhou

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Rhonda S
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All - DO NOT USE

Maximum Group Size:

100

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join the COC for some early-season trail maintenance. The "Calgary Dig to China Society" will be hosting a major drive to finish the trail/tunnel started in 1952. Although the hole is currently only about three feet deep, they are confident that with enough volunteers, they will be able to reach their chosen destination outside of Guangzhou, China.

Once we are finished digging, we will hike into Guangzhou to enjoy some authentic Chinese food at XinYunLou- Lucky Pagoda

See my previous April Fools Day Events (on COC):
- Teleport to Wolf 562 c for sight-seeing and light hiking
- Snorkeling in Canada's Coral Reefs

If you're really adventurous, join the Calgary Culture Club for some Cross-Culture Body Adornment after.

Required Items to Bring:
Gardening gloves, water, snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Shovel, auger, dynamite, oxygen tank
Your dog (if he's good at digging)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

3km west of Jumpingpound Loop on highway 68 (west of Calgary).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

800Km

Carpool Departure Time:

4:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $232.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

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