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| Event Type: | | Hike | |
| Event Location: | |
Whistler | |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Aug 28 2010
10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Thu, Aug 26 2010 8:00:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 7 to 8 Hours Hiking Time | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D4: Moderate to Difficult | |
| Event Coordinator(s): | |
KARIN
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| Member Cost: | ![](/image/spacer.gif") | $39.95/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 18 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 12 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Number Registered So Far: |  |
0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
| photo credit:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2735306230076293
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25-30km, 550 m elevation
We'll take the gondola up and down, to reduce the
bulk
of the elevation, so that we can enjoy the high alpine views to
the fullest.
From the top of the gondola, we start at the Roundhouse
and take the Musical Bumps Trail. 21 Kilometers Elevation
Gain:
275 meters. We then connect to the High Note Trail (5.1
Kilometers Elevation Gain: 275 meters) to complete loop back
to
the Roundhouse Gondola.
See Link for more details on the facilities:
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/tickets/summer/index
.htm
The coordinator has not done this hike before so for
those up for an adventure and introduction to a new trail are
most welcome! |
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Required Items to Bring:
Water (at least 2L)
lunch
Good solid hiking boots; anyone showing in running
shoes
will be turned away. | | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
sunscreen
bug spray
hiking poles | |
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: | | In Whistler, turn east off Highway 99, onto Village Gate Vlvd.
Continue straight through the next light at Whistler Way.
Reach
a T-intersection in .4KM and go left on Blackcomb Way.
Then
immediately turn right into the long dirt parking lot. Park as
close as you can to the far southwest end. The gondola is a
few
minutes from there, across Blackcomb Way | |
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 220Km |
| Carpool Departure Time: | |
7:30 AM
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| Carpool Location: | |
Log in for location
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| Carpool Directions: | |
Log in for directions
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| Carpool Cost: | |
Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $46.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.21, effective Monday, September 06, 2010). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. 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.
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| Notes: |
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Karin S, at content@vancouverregionaloutdoorclub.com.
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| Cost & Payment: |
| Member Cost: | | $39.95/Person |
| Cost Includes: | |
Total cost for this event is:
- Whistler gondola ride: $39.95 (online purchase. You
need to buy it the day before because there online system
can't
handle purchases within 24 hours) otherwise we can buy
tickets
on the day for $ 43.95.
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/tickets/summer/index.htm
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| Make a Payment: | | Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the VROC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment. |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |
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