Snowshoe in Utah - Fri, Feb 23 2018

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REGISTRATION & 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. This is a paid event with payment managed through the AOC. Please read the event description carefully for details; you will be given payment instructions after you sign up. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

Snowshoe in Utah

The Basics:

STATUS:

Cancelled - Hide from Calendar

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Salt Lake City Utah

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Feb 23 2018 6:00 pm >> Sun, Feb 25 2018 4:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jan 23 2018 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Feb 1 2018 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 22 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Wynn

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Member Cost:

$350.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Come join us for 2 days of snowshoeing in the Salt Lake City area of Utah - in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains!

(We will likely have room for 10 people on this event. Everyone who registers will be put on the waitlist for approval.)

The "official event" will start on Friday February 23rd. You must arrive at the SLC Airport by 6pm for a shuttle to pick up our snowshoes before heading to our house. The "official event" will end on Sunday afternoon February 25th at 4pm at the SLC Airport.

We will be wearing snowshoes and treking 6-7 miles each day and around 2500 elevation gain on one and 2900 on the other. We will NOT go at a fast pace and we will take our time and stay together as a group. ENDURANCE is what's needed here, NOT SPEED.

For the unofficial after-event: We'll be staying in the SLC area through Friday. Wynn will have meetings on Monday and Tuesday and then snow skiing on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before returning home. We'll help with group accomodations for all those wanting to stay more days. We will decide as a group where to ski - there are several great options in the area. And you certainly have the option of doing your own thing during those days and we can still share accomodations. We will NOT have trouble finding a reasonable spot for all those wanting to stay more days.

Saturday morning we'll head to the mountains.
Sunday morning we'll head to the mountains.
Sunday afternoon we'll head to the airport or continue our stay in SLC - depending on what you choose to do.

Detailed items for the days of the official event:

- Group transportation is included for Friday night thru Sunday.
- Everyone will have their own bed in our accomodations.
- We have a house reserved for our stay.
- We will (likely) wake early Saturday and Sunday mornings for possible sunrise viewing. (There's a 2 hour time difference so this should be easy.) We'll watch the weather and try to squeeze the best out of each day. That means you must be flexible - if not, your trip leader will certainly disappoint you.

Your responsibilities:

- Arrange your travel and arrive in SLC by 6pm Friday.

- Arrange your travel from SLC no earlier than 4pm Sunday (or join the planning for those staying after the official event.) Some might even choose to fly back on Monday instead of Sunday. We will help coordinate that if you notify us at the time of sign-up.

- Snowshoe rental is NOT included in the cost for this event. Rentals are $25 for the snowshoes and $15 if you want to rent boots as well. Poles are $6 or you can usually buy powder baskets for your hiking poles and bring your own. Obviously you can bring your own boots and showshoes as well if you want.

- You are responsible for all of your gear and you must be prepared for snow, ice and temperatures well below freezing. The mountains are a dangerous place in the winter. If you're not sure about the correct clothing, etc you must seek advice from your trip leaders WELL BEFORE the event - to make sure everyone is prepared.

Trails we will cover:

- Grandeur Peak https://goo.gl/maps/pTik89XQF EP2

- Lake Blanche Trail https://goo.gl/maps/PrzJ13eDqf G2

- We'll get more trails and sites in depending on weather conditions.

If the conditions aren't right for snowshoeing: Assuming hiking is a better option, we'll plan to hike instead. No matter what, we will have an adventure, so be flexible and enjoy the fun.

Any registrant who does not have a recent resume of D4 hikes in the AOC likely will not be placed on the event list unless the registrant can demonstrate to the TLs an appropriate fitness and experience level gained outside the Club. The TLs also reserve the right to consider any registrant’s social history within the AOC and to make the final determination as to whether the registrant is an appropriate candidate for this event.

Email Wynn if you have any questions.

Required Items to Bring:

Cold/wet weather gear.

Headlamp with extra battery.

A great, flexible attitude ready for adventure.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Notes:

Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC:

- Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event.

- Some paid events require a minimum number of registered participants. If that number is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued to those who have already paid.

- Third-party vendors often require damage deposits. Each registrant agrees to be liable for and required to reimburse the Atlanta Outdoor Club for any withheld deposits due to the actions of or damages caused by that registrant.

- No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event.

- Read the event description carefully for additional information, and contact the trip leader(s) with any questions.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$350.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Cost: No more than $350/person includes:
- Transportation for Friday - Sunday in SLC
- Accomodations with your own bed.
- We will probably have a few meals at the house and will split expenses for that. Food costs are your responsibility.

Based on the number of participants, refunds will be made if we can cut costs.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Thu, Feb 1 2018.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

After February 1st you MAY NOT get back ANY of your fees paid for the event. If you have to cancel, hopefully you can find a replacement for your spot.