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The Basics:
Event Type:
Scramble
Event Location:
Roche Creek intersection with Sage Creek road in the southern Flathead region
Date(s) & Time:
Friday, Aug 29, 2008
09:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 09:05 AM @ My house: 6323 Larkspur Way SW (vehicles not driving to the Flathead can safely be left here))
Four ACC members attended the first Flathead Fandango this
past June, and everyone seemed to have had a wonderful time;
however, two of our climbing objectives could not be reached
because Sage Creek was too risky to cross: Langemarck Mt.
(8450') and Flanders Mt. (7750'). However, once across the
creek, old logging roads lead to the bases of these peaks;
nevertheless, some bushwhacking may be required. The ascents
are not difficult, but range from 2700' to 3700' of elevation gain.
The southern Flathead area, especially along Sage Creek, is
delightfully remote -- this will be a trip for those interested in
seeing an exotic and and rarely visited region of the Rockies.
The other advantage is that an automobile with reasonable
clearance can drive right to our camping spot, a large grassy
area where Roche Creek meets the Sage Creek road; in other
words, this is a car-camping venue.
It is, however, a five-hour drive from Calgary to Roche Creek, so
two of our four days will be taken up with transporting ourselves
to the Flathead:
Day 1 (Friday, August 29): Drive to Roche Creek camping spot in
the southern Flathead; there may be time for short hikes up
Sage or Roche Crks.
Day 2 (Saturday, August 30): Climb Flanders Mountain
Day 3 (Sunday, August 31): Climb Langemarck Mountain
Day 4 (Monday, September 1): Drive back to Calgary
Required Items to Bring:
Tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear, food, hiking boots, poles, etc.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Whatever makes life pleasant and can easily fit into the trunk of an
automobile
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
S from Calgary on the Chain Lakes Hwy; W on the Crowsnest road
to 14 km past Fernie; turn back E at Morrissey and follow the
Lodgepole Rd to the Flathead Rd; turn S and drive about 10 km;
turn NE on Sage Creek; drive about 15 km to Roche Creek.
Carpool Departure Time:
09:05 AM
Carpool Location:
My house: 6323 Larkspur Way SW (vehicles not driving to the Flathead can safely be left here)
Carpool Directions:
S on Crowchild, over the fly-over (GlenmoreTrl), past the stoplight;
take the first left after the Lakeview shopping Centre (on right),
then after a short block, the next left; this puts you on Larkspur.
6323 is two blocks N and on the left.
Notes:
If interested, call 246-8246 or e-mail collierr@telus.net
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Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 09:00 PM.