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Hike to Pasque Mountain

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This hike climbs a ridge, part of the famous "Pasque Mountain Horseshoe"

The final push is rather steep, but the views are amazing.

Hike Difficulty:  moderate to strenuous

Hiking Distance:  15.4 kilometres return

Elevation Gain:  729 metres

Elevation Loss:
  21 metres

Driving Distance:  135 km from Calgary, one way

Trailhead Location:  22 km South of Highwood Junction, on highway 940 (good gravel road)

Contact:  Bob Wilson, (403) 228-9057 (home), (403) 808-8470 (cell), Wilson72@Telus.net

Safety Precautions:

This area is very popular with bears!  Please have bear spray and have it ready to use.  Also, please stay in (2 metres apart) groups.

This ridge is a high mountain ridge, and we will need to be very wary of potential lightning strikes.

The beginning area of this trail can be "squishy", so waterproof boots are a good idea.

Special Pandemic Conditions:

 

•  Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to changes in government   

   restrictions.

•  No carpooling - meet at trailhead or at a junction and convoy to trailhead.

•  No food / snack sharing.

•  Bring your own wipes and hand sanitizer and a mask.

•  Social distancing and any other rules set out by authorities must be followed. Please respect

   others.

•  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.


When:
Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM
Where:
Heritage Park, Gravel Parking Lot.
Heritage Dr West off 14th ST SW.
Then second entrance
Map to car pool location
Heritage Dr & 14th St S.W.
Calgary, AB  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Robert S Wilson
Category:
I - Hiking
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Capacity:
11
Available Slots:
1
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