Green Monster Icefalls (3/23/2022)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis

Dist. and Elev.:

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Mar 23 2022 9:45 AM

Registration Opens:

Tue, Feb 1 2022 8:00:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Mar 22 2022 6:00:00 PM

Trail Return Distance:

13.5 km

Trail Elevation Gain:

640 m

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Steve B
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Itinerary:

Meet at 9:30 AM and be ready to hike by 9:45 AM. We will hike up the Old Baldy Trail for 4.7 km before joining the Evans-Thomas Creek trail for the final 1.5 km to the Green Monster Icefall. The hike out is easier via the Evans-Thomas Creek to make a nice loop.

Required Items to Bring:
Well functioning microspikes or icers.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at Evans-Thomas Day Use Area Parking Lot at 9:30 AM and be ready to hike by 9:45 AM. Evans-Thomas is off the Kananaskis HW 27 km South of the TransCanada HW.

Notes:

You will be required to hike a short distance along a ledge. Chains are set in the cliffside for safety. There is a short descent / ascent with an optional rope assist available. These short sections are actually quite easy.
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