Heart Mount Scramble - Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021

The Basics:
Event Type: Scramble 
Event Location: Heart Mountain, Kananaskis Country 
Date(s) & Time:   Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021 07:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:15 AM @ Valley Ridge Outdoor rink)  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021 05:00 AM  
Event Duration: Half day 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Nathalie Drotar
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 8
Maximum No. Guests: 2
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 1
Number Registered So Far:   2 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Early season scrambling in the front ranges.

Heart Mount is a short scramble and a short drive from Calgary.

11km / 940 m

Idea is to attempt the Horseshoe trail, with a decision of whether to keep going forward to continue the loop or to turn back to be made at Heart mount top.

AllTrails Heart Mountain Horseshoe Trail

Weather Forecast

Required Items to Bring:

-Face mask, hand sanitizer

-Helmet

-Sturdy/medium stiff hiking boots

-Water & Food for a 4-6hr return trip

- Bear Spray

- Personal Med Kit


Recommended Items to Bring:

-Poles

-Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat/cap

-Synthetic/Wool Socks

-Waterproof/rain and wind Jacket and Pants

-Warm Jacket

-Gloves


How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

Google for 2RWP+VG
Heart Mountain Parking lot (Exit Hwy1 for LacDesArces, turn left to cross Hwy1, drive into the parking lot.

 
Carpool Departure Time:   06:15 AM
Carpool Location:   Valley Ridge Outdoor rink
Carpool Directions:  

Parking lot beside the Valley Ridge Outdoor rink at 6:00-6:15am.
Google for 3QR3+6G Calgary, Alberta


Notes:

This is a beginner scrambling event and is suitable for experienced hikers with a high level of fitness. These members are strong hikers who are looking to get off the trail and higher into the mountains. Having been on other scrambles would be helpful but not mandatory.

!COVID protocols still in place!



Weather dependent.

Decision making points:
- Carpool location;
- Trailhead;
- Along the trail as necessary.


Cancellation Policy
If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.

Trip Feedback
If you have any feedback, positive or negative, concerning this trip or any other, we want to hear from you! You can send any feedback you may have to the Section Chair.

Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 05:00 AM.