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Powderface Ridge via Powderface Creek Hike - Postponed

About this event

Powderface Trail 1   Powderface Trail 2

Description:  

 

A good well-marked trail with two long climbs at a moderate grade.  When snow lies on the east face in late spring and early fall, be prepared to kick steps onto the summit ridge.

 

• Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to inclement weather or fires.

•  Carpooling:  Use at your own discretion and what you are comfortable with.

•  Washrooms may not be available - please be prepared to pack out what you bring in, such as

   Toilet paper, etc.

•  Please make yourself aware of the risks in participating in this sort of event and decide

   accordingly.

•  Don`t forget the usual items; bear spray, proper clothing, water, food, equipment and first aid kit.

•  Trip participants are asked to provide their cell contact information and emergency contact

    information to the trip coordinator, prior to, due to the 'meet at trail head' requirement.

•  Please do not sign up if you are experiencing any flu like, cold, or Covid19 symptoms.

**  Please remember to Microspikes and Hiking poles.


Hiking Distance:  14.5 Kilometers Return / 5 to 6 Hours

Height Gain:         680 Meters / 2231 Feet

High Point:           1750 Meters / 5741 Feet

Difficulty Level:    Moderately Strenuous

 

Rendezvous Point:  Meet at the Trailhead ready to hike at 10:00 a.m.  We will park at the winter gates on Highway 66.

Event Coordinator:  For inquiries, please contact the event coordinator Gigi Fleury at (403) 710-2490 or by email at gigifleurie@gmail.com.  On the day of the event, call or text me if your plans have changed.


Guest Policy: 
The Club is currently discouraging guests of a member attending an event at this time.

Pet Policy:  Pets will not be allowed.

Please Note:  A minimum of 4 members are required for the event to go ahead as scheduled.

Please ensure that you have purchased your Kananaskis Conservation Pass ahead of time.

Date and Time

Sunday, May 28, 2023, 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Location

Meet at the Powderface Trailhead on Highway 66, south and east of Bragg Creek.
CAN

Event Host(s)

Ghyslaine Fleury
Trip Coordinator

Category

C - Hiking day trip carpool trip

Registration Info

Registration is closed
Cancellation Policy:
I’m important, please read carefully before registering.

If you register for an event but cannot attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible. Doing so allows others to register. Please email the event host if you cannot cancel online.

All payments are final for paid events. Please review the charge(s) to understand what you are paying. Refunds may be considered in extenuating circumstances if the club incurs no cost or if the event is full and another member fills your spot. A $25.00 fee will apply.

Inform your event host and treasurer@calgaryskiclub.org as soon as possible.
Please arrange appropriate cancellation insurance.