Dry Island Buffalo Jump Interpretive Hike (9/4/2021)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Sat. Hike

Event Location:

Dry Island Buffalo Jump

Dist. and Elev.:

6.5 kms 80 m

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 4 2021 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: N/A *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Mar 1 2021 10:00:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 15 2021 6:00:00 PM

Difficulty Rating:

D2:

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim B
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Itinerary:

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT DELAY PAYMENT INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE. John McFaul of Alpenglow Nature Hikes (http://www.alpenglownaturehikes.ca/) will guide us through this is a fascinating landscape rich in historical significance and beauty. This hike is located 1hour and 45 minute drive north east of Calgary, NE of Trochu, Alberta. The trail is moderate in that it will cross some badland terrain. There is a spectacular view of the Red Deer River Valley, Alberta’s Grand Canyon, from the viewpoint before proceeding down to the river’s edge. From there we will hike into the grassland/badland ending with a climb up to the Dry Island for lunch. Along the way we will have a good chance of seeing some small dinosaur fossils.

Required Items to Bring:
Lunch, Water, sunscreen.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

340Km

Carpool Departure Time:

N/A

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $0.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.00, effective Thursday, August 13, 2026). This is based on $0/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 0. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the FSH's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where FSH needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you or your guest(s) cancel.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
*Note: YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY FOR THIS EVENT UNTIL AUG 15TH. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU CAN ATTEND THIS EVENT BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR PAYMENT.