Chester Lake and Elephant Rocks - Fri, Mar 3 2017

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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Smith Dorrien - Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Mar 3 2017 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 2 2017 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 Hours + Driving Time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Geoff Chiddell
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 10km
Elevation Gain: 400m

Snowshoeing to Chester Lake and the Elephant Rocks in Kananaskis Country. 10 kilometres in total. Slow but steady pace. Please bring both snowshoes and icers, just in case, then we'll decide at the trail head.

Ref: GemTrek's Spray Valley Provincial Park map

Note that this event requires driving several kilometers up the Smith- Dorrien Road, which is a gravel road, and can be icy/treacherous, especially if your vehicle is not appropriate for winter conditions, or if you are not an experienced winter driver. Obviously we need drivers to make this event happen, but please indicate that you're willing to drive ONLY if you and your vehicle are appropriate for some more difficult winter conditions than regular highway driving.

Required Items to Bring:
- Snow Shoes and ice cleats
- Poles (with snow baskets)
- Hiking boots + gaiters, or winter boots
- Rentals are available, if required, at U of C Outdoor Centre.
- easy to eat lunch & snack items, water or warm beverages
- layered clothing!

Recommended Items to Bring:

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 west out of town. Go south on Hwy 40 for approx 56km. Turn right onto the Kananaskis Lakes Trail just before the winter gate. Turn north (right) onto the Smith-Dorrien. Park at the Chester Lake trail head, about 20-30 km up on the right (past Sawmill, and opposite Burstall Pass). See Peter Lougheed Map.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $96.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Friday, May 9, 2025). 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!