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Beaver Valley, Duncan Crevice Caves (20km, 4.5 km/h) (4/12/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 12 2014 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 10 2014 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

9-10 hrs (including 4 hours travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Daniel Parker
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The terrain is variable, with hilly and rocky sections, and some impressive cave formations. Distance is about 20 km. We'll keep to an invigorating pace of 4.5km an hour.

Please note that we will very likely experience significant amounts of ice on the trail, with the low temperatures to date, the snow and ice is retreating at a much slower rate than usual. Therefore, for your safety, and to make sure that you don't hold up other members of the group, it is mandatory that you bring icers, you must bring icers to come on this event. The icer is held to your boot with straps, and keeps you from slipping and sliding. You can purchase good quality icers at MEC.

This hike is suitable for intermediate hikers who like to step up the pace a bit. It is not suitable for beginners. Hikers coming on this event are expected to have D4 level hiking experience. If you don't have a history with the TOC, please include some comments in the notes about your hiking background to convince me that you can keep up.

A loop hike starting from the skiers' parking lot on Grey Rd 2, we will descend the Escarpment on the Metcalfe Crevice Side Trail through a rocky gorge 30m high, visit the Crevice Caves at Metcalfe Rock, pass the base of Pinnacle Rock, and return via the Chuck Grant Side Trail and a few of the Kolapore Uplands ski trails.

Members willing to drive, regular D4 hikers and members with favourable attendance records may get first priority on the wait list. Passengers will be added as drivers become available.

Required Items to Bring:

Icers
Lunch and snacks
2 litres water
Hiking footwear
Change of footwear for after the hike

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

Camera
Cell phone
Gaiters

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Skiers' parking lot on Grey Rd 2.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

310Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $79.98 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, December 3, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

Photo credit: Daniel Parker
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!