Emerald Peak - Saturday, May 09, 2009

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The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Emerald Lake 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, May 09, 2009 06:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:00 PM @ Recycle Bins near Stoney Trail & Hwy 1 )  
Registration Cut Off:   Thursday, May 07, 2009 11:55 AM  
Event Duration: 6-8 hours, plus driving time 
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Cruz Miraback
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 8
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   6 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
All participants must be competent using an avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, ice axe, and crampons.

This is a short route (6km return) from Emerald Lake, up the slide path on the SE slopes of Emerald Peak, then a short walk along the E ridge to the summit. The plan is to start early in the morning while the slide path is frozen, and then ski down as soon as it starts to soften up, whether or not we've already reached the summit. It's supposed to be a great 1200 vertical metre ski down, hopefully on perfect corn snow.

We'll drive up FRIDAY EVENING and spend Friday night at the Lake Louise Alpine Centre / Hostel.

ATES Rating: Class 3 Complex
Distance: 6km
Cumulative Vertical Gain: 1200m
Sunrise: 0603 Sunset: 2123
Duration: 6-8 hours , plus driving time
Required Items to Bring:
AT or tele gear or split board, & skins
Avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel
Ice axe, crampons fitted for ski boots
Headlamp
Personal first aid kit
Lots of fluids

Recommended Items to Bring:
SKI CRAMPONS or be prepared to boot-pack up the slide path
Ski helmet

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:00 PM
Carpool Location:   Recycle Bins near Stoney Trail & Hwy 1
Carpool Directions:  

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Registration for this event closed on Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 11:55 AM.