MENTOR(S) WANTED: Heart Mount Scramble - Saturday, May 27, 2023

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You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up.
The Basics:
Event Type: Scramble 
Event Location: Heart Mountain, Kananaskis Country 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, May 27, 2023 08:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 08:45 AM @ Valley Ridge Outdoor rink)  
Registration Cut Off:   Saturday, May 27, 2023 05:00 AM  
Event Duration: Half day 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Alexander Baryshev
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 8
Maximum No. Guests: 2
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 1
Number Registered So Far:   7 (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 (weather dependent). 

AllTrails Heart Mountain Horseshoe Trail

Weather Forecast

Required Items to Bring:

-Helmet

-Sturdy/medium stiff hiking boots

-Water & Food for a 4-6hr return steep hike with scramble;

- Bear Spray

- Personal Med Kit


Recommended Items to Bring:

-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


How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

Trailhead:

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:   08:45 AM
Carpool Location:   Valley Ridge Outdoor rink
Carpool Directions:  

Parking lot beside the Valley Ridge Outdoor rink at 8:30-8:45am.
Google for 3QR3+6G Calgary, Alberta


Notes:

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.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!


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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Registration for this event closed on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 05:00 AM.