Saddle and Paddle - Fri, Jul 10 2009, Sat, Jul 11 2009, Sun, Jul 12 2009

Saddle and Paddle (7/10/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 10 2009, Sat, Jul 11 2009, Sun, Jul 12 2009 5:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 13 2009 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 nights, 2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shirley M
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Member Cost:

$220.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will head out to the Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel in Kananaskis Village on Friday night and get set up in our rooms. We will be split into men's and women's dorms, plus there are two private rooms booked. Private rooms will cost an additional $14 per person based on double occupancy (see notes section below). Bedding is provided and sleeping bags are not allowed, but you may bring your own pillow.

On Saturday, we will head down to Boundary Ranch and start the day off on horseback. We will head into the backcountry on trails above the tree line with views of the valley below. Don't forget your camera! We will then be served a barbecued steak lunch with all the trimmings.

After lunch, we will spend 2 hours surfing, splashing and paddling our way through the rapids in a whitewater raft on the Kananaskis River (class I - III). All of this will be provided by Inside Out Experience, one of our new club sponsors!

Afterwards, you can either cook your own dinner at the hostel or go out for dinner in town.

On Sunday, we will go for hikes or bike rides in the area and head home in the late afternoon. There are a number of hikes with varying levels of difficulty to choose from in the area.

This event is rated moderate as you must be sufficiently fit to be able to handle 4-5 hours of unaccustomed activity (activity that uses muscles you are not used to using).

Required Items to Bring:

Rafting gear is all supplied.

For Horseback Riding: Long pants and a good sturdy pair of shoes with a heel, a well fitting hat, sunglasses, jacket or warm sweater. Backpacks and sandals are not allowed, but you may bring rain gear.

For hiking: Clothing appropriate for the weather, which may include rain, hiking boots with good soles and good ankle support

For biking: a bike with a bell, a helmet and appropriate bike wear
Water

Packed lunch
Food for the rest of the weekend
Towel and toiletries, including soap

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Cowboy hat
Camera
Sunscreen
Earplugs
Flip flops for the shower
Slippers for around the hostel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

For hostel: From Highway 1 (just west of Calgary), take the Highway 40 exit heading south. Drive along Hwy 40 for 28km until you reach the turn-off for the Nakiska Ski Hill - turn right here. Take the next left onto Centennial Drive and the following right onto Ribbon Creek Rd. The hostel is on the right hand side - look for the 'Ribbon Creek' sign with the Hostelling International logo on it.

For Boundary Ranch: From hostel, head back to Hwy 40 and turn right. Boundary Ranch will be on the left hand side just before the golf course.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

778Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 PM

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 $225.62 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Tuesday, April 1, 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:

Total event price for private room: $234

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the EOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where EOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you cancel.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$220.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Horseback ride, whitewater rafting, lunch, accommodations Friday and Saturday night (sorry there is no option to show up on Saturday)

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Sat, Jun 13 2009.

Make a Payment:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!