Hike - Forgetmenot Mountain - Sun, Nov 11 2007, Mon, Nov 12 2007

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Hike - Forgetmenot Mountain (11/11/2007)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Kananaskis Country - Little Elbow Rec Area
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Nov 11 2007, Mon, Nov 12 2007  6:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Nov 10 2007 11:59:00 PM
Event Duration:One evening and one full day
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Jeff S
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

For those capable and experienced persons who may have a holiday this Monday.

We will drive to Calgary on Sunday evening and stay at the youth hostel in Calgary. You are responsible for contacting the hostel and making your own reservation for Sunday night. As of now there are 25+ beds still available. 1-403-269-8239 (direct line to Calgary hostel) or 1(866) 762-4122 Toll Free Reservations.

We are meeting two other hikers at the trailhead at Little Elbow Recreation Area (45mins from SW Calgary) at 8am. We will need to leave the hostel at 6:30am SHARP!

We will gear up at the trailhead and hike 7km towards the SW ridge of Forgetmenot and gain the highpoint of the ridge. The initial 700m of elevation gain is steep. Once at the ridge, it is a pleasant and easy 3km from this point to the true summit (2332m) of Forgetmenot. A return distance of about 20km and cumulative elevation gain of about 900m or less. Our return time should be 6-8 hours. This mountain does lie in the dry front range mountains and winds can be strong here. An excellent resource is Gillean Daffern's "Kananaskis Country trail guide - Volume 2" pp 253-4.

For the safety and enjoyment of others on this trip. Only those in good physcial shape with prior hiking experience should participate. Expect some snow and ice on the trail and plan accordingly. You should be comfortable hiking in late season and or winter like conditions. Also, your co-ordinator has not done this hike before so please allow time and patience for any unforseen circumstances. Note the list of required items and or recommended items.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Basically, I am going with 2 friends and thought I would open this up to any interested and capable persons.


Required Items to Bring:
  • overnigt items for hostel
  • food (breakfast/lunch/snacks
  • water (water bottles)
  • warm clothing (layers)
  • toque and gloves
  • gaitors
  • hiking boots
  • ice axe
  • head lamp
  • personal first aid kit
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • hiking poles
  • icers / yak trax

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  • Drive south to Calgary via hwy #2
  • South from calgary on hwy #2
  • west on hwy 22X to Bragg Creek (but don't go into the village)
  • west on hwy 66
  • park at trailhead closest to suspension bridge
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):800Km
Carpool Departure Time: 6:00 PM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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 Friday, April 26, 2024). 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.

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