Saturday, Jul 25, 2026
04:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 04:30 AM @ Somerset-Bridlewood Park & Ride, West side (to be confirmed). I drive a White Prius that can accommodate 4 persons.)
The objective is to complete the Mount Haig & Gravenstafel Ridge loop. This scranbling route is rated moderate, and most likely all dry by now. We will not bring mountaineering axes. We will move at a moderate to fast pace.
Distance: 13 km, 1,500 m gain, 9-10 h
Route info:
Andrew Nugara's More scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, pp 97-100, also Mount Haig, Gravenstafel Ridge Nugara's trip report
Weather forecast: very warm (+25C at 1,800m elevation) and no rain in the forecast. Winds picking up to 60 km/h in the afternoon. The smoke forecast is moderately bad across the whole Eastern Rockies, so the smoke will likely slow us down.
Photo credit: Bob Spirko
Required Items to Bring:
Helmet, proper footwear, layered clothing, food, lots of water (3 liters min), sunscreen and sun hat, scrambling gloves, toque and neck warmer. With the warm spell these days, I am ok with bringing no rain jacket & down jacket for this mountain outing. A toque and neck warmer should suffice if we have to stay overnight on the mountain.
Recommended Items to Bring:
At least 1 pole for the steep descent
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
We will meet at 4:30 am in Southern Calgary at a location yet to be determined, but likely the Somerset-Bridlewood LRT Station. I live in Marda Loop/Garrison Woods and pick up participants along the way. Leave by 4:40. The drive from there to the Castle Mountain Ski Resort is 2h 25min/220 km.
Carpooling fee: 220 km x 2 x $0.21/km = $90 divided among all vehicle occupants.
Carpool Departure Time:
04:30 AM
Carpool Location:
Somerset-Bridlewood Park & Ride, West side (to be confirmed). I drive a White Prius that can accommodate 4 persons.
Carpool Directions:
Notes:
If we have not climbed/skied together before, please send me details about your scrambling experience and comfort level, including a list of recent relevant objectives. A 3-5 line paragraph will work. Please email the info to joad.clement@gmail.com.
Hazards
·Rockfall
oRockfall and icefall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). What are the risks? Impact from a falling rock or ice can result in injury or death
·Terrain
oTrees, forest deadfall and tree stumps
oCreeks
oRocks and boulders
oVariable and difficult walking terrain
oImpact or collision with other persons or objects
oEncounters with wild animals
oContact with poisonous flora or fauna
oLoss of balance or control
oSlip, trip, and falls
·Communication, rescue and medical treatment
oCommunication can be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and treatment may not be available
oAdverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field
oIf an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow
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