| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Scramble | |
| Event Location: | | Heart Mountain, Kananaskis Country | |
| Date(s) & Time: |
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Saturday, May 27, 2023
08:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 08:45 AM @ Valley Ridge Outdoor rink)
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Registration Cut Off:
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Saturday, May 27, 2023
05:00 AM
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| Event Duration: | | Half day | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Attendees are Pre-Screened
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 8 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 2 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 1 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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7 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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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 (weather dependent).
AllTrails Heart Mountain Horseshoe Trail
Weather Forecast
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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-Helmet
-Sturdy/medium stiff hiking boots
-Water & Food for a 4-6hr return steep hike with scramble;
- Bear Spray
- Personal Med Kit
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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-Poles -Gaiters (weather dependent)
-Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat/cap
-Synthetic/Wool Socks as required;
-Waterproof/rain and wind Jacket and Pants
-Warm Jacket
-Gloves/scramble gloves
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| How to Get There: |
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Trailhead: Google for 2RWP+VG
Heart
Mountain Parking lot (Exit Hwy1 for LacDesArces,
turn left to
cross Hwy1, drive into the parking lot.
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| Carpool Departure Time: |
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08:45 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Valley Ridge Outdoor rink
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| Carpool Directions: |
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Parking lot beside
the Valley Ridge
Outdoor rink at 8:30-8:45am.
Google for 3QR3+6G Calgary, Alberta
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| Notes: |
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MENTOR(S) NEEDED, especially for the scramble part. Mentorship required for: conditions assessment/decision making; protection set up; other important considerations.
Co-Coordinator(s) is(are) invited!
This is a beginner scrambling event and is suitable for experienced hikers with a good 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.
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Weather dependent.
Decision making points:
- Carpool location;
- Trailhead;
- Along the trail as necessary; - Heart mount summit; - Grant MacEwan peak summit.
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.
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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.
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