The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Snow Shoe | ||||||
Event Location: | Elk Island National Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Feb 17 2013 1:45 PM (Carpool Departure: N/A *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Sun, Feb 17 2013 9:00:00 AM | ||||||
Event Duration: | At least 5 hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Ian M Larry C You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 16 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Come out to Elk Island on a Sunday afternoon and
snowshoe a couple of the scenic trails!
We will snowshoe the Shoreline Trail (6km return) first,
note that none of the organizers have visited the Shoreline Trail, but
according to the trail description it appears very
straightforward. and
then after a short break and a change of trailhead we will
finish off by snowshoeing the Lakeview Trail (3.5km
return). This portion will be at s...l...o...w... photographer pace. One of the volunteers for this event has previously visited the Lakeview Trail also referred to as the Enchanted Forest. View 60 ft coniferous trees fallen over revealing their root systems 18+ feet in diameter, not something you will see very often. The trail is an easy hike with outstanding vistas at numerous locations. Our plan is to be completing the hike to a spectacular sunset (Weather Permitting/Fingers Crossed everyone) as the views are absolutely brilliant.
Please see the plan below for more information: If you do not own snowshoes, you can rent them from MEC or Totem. As it is a holiday weekend, rentals may be more heavily booked than normal, so once you have confirmed your place on this event please arrange your rental as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
For carpooling, we will meet at the parking lot for the Bonnie Doon Mall (SE corner) at 1:45pm.
If you are meeting us at Elk Island, meet at the trailhead for the Shoreline Trail for 3:00pm. As we will be finishing at Elk Island around early evening, bring a headlamp / flashlight. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Please see the link below: Elk Island directions | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 110Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | N/A | ||||||
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 $31.90 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Sunday, May 19, 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! |