| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Hike | |
| Event Location: | | Nordegg / David Thompson Country | |
| Event Starts: |
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Saturday, Apr 20, 2024
08:30 AM
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| Event Ends: |
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Saturday, Apr 20, 2024
08:30 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024
03:00 PM
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Philip Waters
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 10 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 4 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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2 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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Enjoy a pleasant hike on this popular trail to the top of Coliseum/Yahareskin Mountain. 8:15 am - Depart from HI Nordegg Hostel parking lot.
8:30 am - Assemble the group at the Coliseum Trail staging area. 8:45 am - Depart as a group from the parking lot.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Clothing - Wool and/or Synthetic Socks
- Base Layer Top - Synthetic or wool
- Base Layer Bottoms - Synthetic or wool - optional for cool
or winter days
- Mid-Insulation Layer Top - Pile (fleece), light synthetic
fill or wool sweater/jacket
- Hiking Pants- Synthetic multipurpose pants
- Light Wind Shell - Windproof, water resistant layer for high
aerobic work
- Weather Layer Top - Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable
jacket, or coated nylon
- Weather Layer Pants - Gore-Tex or other waterproof
breathable pants, or coated nylon
- Warm Outer Jacket - Down or synthetic for cool or winter
days
- Toque - Wool or Synthetic
- Brimmed Cap - Preferably wool or synthetic but cotton will
do if other unavailable
- Face Warmer - Scarf, neck tube, face mask - optional, for
winter trips
- Light Gloves - Wool, synthetic or leather
- Warm Gloves or Mitts - for cool or winter days
- Gaiters - for wet weather
- Handkerchief
- Warm Weather Hiking
- Shorts - or convertible pants
- Sun Hat
- Cotton T-shirt
Personal Equipment - Pack
- Sunglasses
- Sun and Lip Cream
- Head Lamp
- Water Bottle or Hydration System
- Lunch
- Blister Kit
- Pocket Knife
- Camera - Optional
- Binoculars - Optional
- Walking stick or Ski Pole
- Hiking Boots
* List courtesy of the ACMG.
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: |
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Meet at the HI Nordegg Wilderness Hostel parking lot for 8:15 am. We will depart from the parking lot and travel to the Coliseum Trail staging area.
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| Notes: |
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For those inclined to enjoy a social weekend, there will be a day of sport climbing on April 21, 2024, based out of the area. It is encouraged to stay at the HI Nordegg Hostel on Friday and Saturday nights. Please book your reservation directly: hihostels.ca
We will adjust our day according to the weather, regardless, we will get out and stretch our legs to start the season and enjoy the outdoors. Be prepared with your equipment choices.
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Cancellation Policy
You can view our cancellation policy here.
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