Piggy Minus (10/4/2024)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Burstall Pass trailhead

Dist. and Elev.:

14km 700m

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 4 2024 10:00 AM

Registration Opens:

Sun, Sep 29 2024 6:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 3 2024 6:00:00 PM

Difficulty Rating:

D5:

Event Coordinator(s):

Susan Ch
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Itinerary:

We hike along the main Burstall Pass trail for approx 3.3km before turning off to our left and climbing steeply up valley to a large meadow to check out the views and larches. We will wander among the larches to the north west viewpoint which gives us views towards Burstall Pass and of the mountains on that side of the valley along with a view back the way to the French and Robertson Glaciers. Total time on trail will be between 5 and 6 hours.

Required Items to Bring:
A Kananaskis conservation pass. Bear Spray. Everything that you need for a full day fall hike.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Layers for all seasons. A hot drink for lunchtime.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From either Canmore or Peter Lougheed drive the Smith Dorrien/Spray Lakes Road to the Burstall Pass day use area

Notes:

Contact others on the list if you wish to car pool.
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