Doorjamb Mountain & Loder Peak - Sat, Jan 26 2008

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Doorjamb Mountain & Loder Peak (1/26/2008)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Scramble
Event Location: Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 26 2008  10:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 6:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jan 24 2008 11:59:00 PM
Event Duration:All 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:6
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will leave Edmonton and drive straight to the trailhead located near Exshaw. Maybe a stop at Tim Horton's in either Red Deer or Cochrane for a snack and hot beverage.

Doorjamb Mountain and Loder Peak are two named mountains on a ridge system just west of Yamnuska in the dry front range mountains near the foothills. These two mountains lie in the Bow Valley corridor near the foothills and are constantly blasted each winter with east-ward chinook winds, and along with south facing slopes, are ideal for year-round ascents. This trip, however, is pending weather and snow conditions leading up to the event day. Should there be any recent snowfall in this area or other similar and or unsafe condition, this trip will be cancelled.

Stats:

Elevation: 2,088 meters
Elevation Gain: Around 900 meters
Distance: 8-9 kilometers
Note: The coordinator has not done this scramble before, please allow time and patience for unforeseen circumstances.

This is a winter scramble, not a hike. There should be some snow on the trail making things more difficult. If you have questions or are unsure if you can do this scramble please email the coordinator. Participants should have prior hiking and scrambling experience and be confident in winter like conditions.

Initially we will follow the ridge up to the summit of Doorjamb. Once at the summit of Doorjamb Mountain we'll follow the ridge to the col up to Loder Peak and descend down to a false fault at which point we'll start heading down to our cars via Jura Creek.

Expect heavy winds and of course, winter temperatures. Appropriate clothing is essential.

References:
Gillean Daffern's Kananaskis Country Trail Guide Pages 87 & 261
Gem Trek Canmore and Kananaskis Village Map (A30)

Online References:
Bennett Wong's Top of the World


Required Items to Bring:
  • warm, layered clothing
  • hiking or winter boots
  • gators
  • toque
  • face protection
  • winter jacket
  • gloves plus spare
  • snacks
  • water or other similar hydration
  • lunch
  • head lamp with extra batteries
  • very warm socks with extra pair or two
  • small first aid kit

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • warm liquids in a thermos
  • rock helmet
  • hiking poles and or ice axe
  • yak trax, icers, or similar

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Hwy 1 to Hwy 1X (Seebe/Exshaw Exit) heading north (right). Hwy 1X to Hwy 1A, turn west (left). Head west for approximately 5.5 kms. At the T-junction with Graymont/Continental Lime on the left pull off the road and park on the shoulder.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):730Km
Carpool Departure Time: 6:30 AM
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 $211.70 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Tuesday, April 23, 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.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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