Coliseum Summit Hike - Sun, Sep 25 2016

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Coliseum Summit Hike (9/25/2016)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Starbucks in the Hamptons
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Sep 25 2016  6:45 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 24 2016 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:12-14 hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Beata
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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: 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

For those who are unfamiliar with the area, here are a few notes about Nordegg and the Bighorn Backcountry Region:

The David Thompson Corridor/Bighorn Backcountry Region stretches along an 83 km section of Hwy 11 in west-central Alberta, from Nordegg west to the Banff National Park boundary (where Hwy 11 intersects with Hwy 93 at Saskatchewan Crossing). The hamlet of Nordegg (pop. ~200), located approximately 200 km west of Red Deer, is a former coal-mining town that once had a peak population of ~2500 people. Coal mining activities shut down in Nordegg in the mid 1950s and the remnants of the former Brazeau Collieries mine site are now a National Historic Site of Canada.

Itinerary: Description of the trail

We will meet at 6:45am at the Starbucks in Hamptons. Directions attached below. Our departure time is 7:15am at the latest. Carpool arrangements will be decided between yourselves once everyone gets here but be prepared to drive. Please arrange your own payments for gas/carpooling. We should be arriving in Nordegg at 10 - 10:30am. There will be no pit stops on the way so please bring your own food and water for lunches and snacks.

We will head out on the Coliseum mountain trail at 10:30am.

NOTE THE PLANNED HIKES MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO WORRIES, THIS AREA HAS LOTS OF AWESOME HIKES TO CHOOSE FROM.

Coliseum Mountain provides a magnificent 360 degree panorama that accompanies you the entire length of its spine along the top of the "coliseum." Do not forget to bring your cameras along, or you will be kicking yourself on the way back!

Coliseum Mountain was home to the first fire watch tower in Alberta, all that is left now is the foundation. The trail leading to the summit has been there for almost a 100 years and was once used by locals of the area to bring mail and supplies to the fire watch tower. The trail is in pretty decent shape and switchbacks up the first mountain at a fairly decent grade for hiking.




NOTE: (please read the entire posting prior to registering)

  • Our hiking pace will be MODERATE (no slowpokes, no speed demons)
  • Coliseum mountain ( Distance: 13kms, elevation gain: 635m, top elevation 2035m)
  • Group hiking in effect in the area due to bear activity. If you are unable to respect this guideline, refrain from signing up.
  • This is late in the season so if the weather is bad we may have to change the plans for the day, we will play this by ear.
  • The plan is to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the great company, and the photo opportunities while having FUN so bring your cheerful personalities along.
  • We will eat our lunch prior to heading out on the trail or stop along the way on our hike
  • At the top we are planning on having hot tea/coffee, so bring a cup with you
  • After we descend the mountain we will stop near Horburg and enjoy supper over a warm camp fire
  • Dogs must be on leash due to wildlife in the area



Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking boots
  • Long pants
  • Rain gear and wind proof clothing regardless of the weather forecast
  • Water 1L
  • Lunch/dinner for Sunday
  • Bowl for chili (I will share my vegetarian mexican chili)
  • Cup for tea/coffee
  • Desired equipment
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Bear spray
  • Hiking poles
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Gaiters
  • Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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:
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