Ptarmigan Cirque - slow pace - LATER START - Sat, Nov 26 2016

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 26 2016 11:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Nov 26 2016 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Geoff Chiddell
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Climbing high above Highwood Pass, the 4.5km self-guiding loop of Ptarmigan Cirque provides a wonderful way to access the alpine.
Approx 225m elev gain
Park at the Ptarmigan Cirque parking lot (just past the Highwood Pass sign) and follow the signs toward the trail. It crosses Highway 40, and quickly begins climbing through a forest of alpine larch, subalpine fir, and Engelmann spruce. Before you know it, the views begin to open up.

More info on p 188 of the Canmore and Kananaskis Altitude SuperGuide.

Required Items to Bring:
- Snow shoes
- Clothing/gear for the weather
- Food and plenty of water

Recommended Items to Bring:
- Gaiters
- Ski Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west from Calgary for approximately 70 km, then turn south on Highway 40 for approximately 70 km. Look for the Ptarmigan Cirque parking lot on the west side of the road just past Highwood Pass.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $96.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Thursday, June 1, 2023). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

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