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Boom Lake Hike / Highway 93 - Postponed!!!

About this event



Description:  The Boom Lake Trail is an easy 5 kilometer walk to a beautifully formed lake contained by a massive 600 meter limestone wall and glacier-melted peaks.  Great place to enjoy lunch and take in the spectacular views.

 

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

•  Carpooling - use at your 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.

 

Hiking Distance:  10.2 Kilometers / 3 to 4 Hours

Elevation Gain:  175 Meters / 575 Feet

Maximum Elevation Gain:  1895 Meters / 6210 Feet

Travel Distance:  138 Kilometers One Way / 1 Hour and 45 Minutes

Difficulty Level:  Easy to Moderate

 

Rendezvous Point:  North Edworthy Park, northeast corner / middle, and look for the White Ford Explorer.  Please arrive 15 minutes before so carpooling arrangements can be made, as we will be leaving at 8:00 a.m. sharp.  

Event Coordinator:  For inquiries, please contact the event coordinator Lori at (403) 283-7386 or by email ldavidson@telus.net.  On the day of the event, call or text me at (403) 803-2953 if your plans have changed.


Pet Policy:  Pets will not be allowed.

Guest Policy:
  The Club is currently discouraging guests of a member, from outside the club, attending an event at this time. 

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

Please make arrangements to purchase a Parks Canada Pass in advance.


Date and Time

Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Location

Edworthy Park, North Parking Lot, Northeast Corner. Look for the White Ford Explorer.
Carpool Meeting Location / North Edworthy Park
Shaganappi and Montgomery View N.W.
Calgary, AB  
CAN

Event Contact(s)

Lori Davidson
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.