1/2 Day of Hiking/Snowshoeing 1/2 day Avalanche Training (free) - Sat, Jan 21 2017

1/2 Day of Hiking/Snowshoeing 1/2 day Avalanche Training (free) (1/21/2017)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Canmore & Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 21 2017 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 19 2017 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Two Days Including Travel

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Michel
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

So we leave Edmonton at 8:00 am to go to Canmore. We spend the rest of the day hiking/snowshoeing depending on snow conditions. We have supper at the Canmore Hostel, or we eat at a restaurant. On Sunday again we eat out or eat in the hostel then spend the day at a Alberta Parks free avalanche training session. Then we come back to Edmonton. I reserved a bed ($30.00) at the Canmore HI Hostel I recommend you do the same as it's very nice. You will need a bag lunch and beverages for the course as it is 4 to 5 hours long on Sunday.

AVALANCHE AWARNESS DAY INFO

Required Items to Bring:
Everything you need to spend the day outside during daylight hours IN THE WINTER plus a headlight or a flashlight. Without appropriate outdoor gear you will not be allowed to come with us & that is for safety reasons. Snow shoes & microspikes are a must (I have extras so if you need them please book them with me soon). A daypack with 1000 calories (I.e..:granola bars/ chocolate)minimum 1 liter of water. Some matches extra mitts/gloves, extra top (like an extra sweater).Appropriate boots, hat(s), gloves/mitts

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
A cell phone, and a GPS would be great just in case of emergency

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We can meet on the south side of Edmonton (TBD) & drive out to Canmore if somebody wants to carpool that would be great.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

800Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

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 $232.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Wednesday, April 17, 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:

This trip is mostly about the Alberta Parks free avalanche training but I figure that if I'm going to go all the way to Canmore I might as well do some stuff outside & since I'm going to Canmore I might as well look for like minded people to travel with & do outdoor stuff. We could agree to eat Saturday night and Sunday breakfast at the hostel as long as we keep it simple & healthy. I have not chosen a hiking trail yet & will look into it soon. It will not be very difficult & I picture it being 3 to 5 hours long.
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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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