Solomon Mountain hike - Black Cat Guest Ranch - Fri, Nov 20 2009, Sat, Nov 21 2009, Sun, Nov 22 2009

Solomon Mountain hike - Black Cat Guest Ranch (11/20/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Black Cat Guest Ranch (29km northwest of Hinton)

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Nov 20 2009, Sat, Nov 21 2009, Sun, Nov 22 2009 9:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:30 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Nov 8 2009 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 nights, 2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Paul
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Member Cost:

$166.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 13+ DO NOT USE

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Maximum no. of people is 10. Minimum is 4. You will be moved from the waiting list to the registered list when the Treasurer records your payment.

We have an exciting weekend lined up. The plan is to leave Edmonton at around 5:30 pm on Friday, arriving at the historic Black Cat Guest Ranch around 9pm. We will spend Saturday morning hiking to Solomon Mountain (11km return, 4-6 hours, 570m elevation gain), returning to the Ranch in the afternoon. Saturday evening will be free-time. The central lodge area features a large living room with comfortable chairs, a fireplace, piano, and lots of books. Adjacent to the living room is a games lounge with dart boards, table games and guest bar.
On Sunday morning, we will check out of the Ranch and then hike to the Prine Mine adits, a less frequently-used trail (14km, 4-6 hours, 500m elevation gain). The Ranch has graciously ribboned the trail for us so we know how to get there.
Afterwards, we will stop in Hinton briefly and then make our way home.

All meals will be provided by the ranch. Liquor is not included but you are welcome to bring your own beverages for the weekend.

Note that these hikes are conditional on the weather and that we need to be flexible should the weather not be cooperative. This could even mean not doing the hike(s) if safety is compromised. However, the Solomon Mountain trail lies in a wind path that is open to the sun and the snow from this area usually melts quickly.

The rooms are single bed-double occupancy and you are free to make your own roommate arrangements; otherwise, the coordinator will be happy to assign one for you; no assurance can be made it will be a same-sex roommate, although every effort will be made to do so; a cot to make triple occupancy is also a possibility.

Also note the coordinator has not done these hikes before but is looking forward to doing them.

Before signing up, please read the cancellation policy down below.

Required Items to Bring:
hiking boots
warm clothes (layers work best)
overnight gear
$$ if participating in the carpool

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive 2.5km west of Hinton on Hwy 16, turn right (north) on Highway 40. Continue on for 6.5km until you see Brule Road sign. Turn left(west) and follow the road for approximately 16km to the Black Cat Ranch road, then another 4km to the Ranch.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

596Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:30 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 $172.84 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Wednesday, April 24, 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:

- 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.
- 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.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$166.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$176.00/Person

Cost Includes:

2 nights stay at the Black Cat Ranch (shared--2 people/room)
2 breakfasts
2 lunches (bagged lunches, for the dayhikes)
1 supper

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Sun, Nov 8 2009.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

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

After November 8, no refunds unless someone takes your spot.
You will be moved from the waiting list to the registered list when the Treasurer records your payment.