Nordegg Camping/Hiking Weekend - Fri, Jun 11 2010, Fri, Jun 11 2010, Sat, Jun 12 2010, Sun, Jun 13 2010

Nordegg Camping/Hiking Weekend (6/11/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Nordegg mountain area

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 11 2010, Fri, Jun 11 2010, Sat, Jun 12 2010, Sun, Jun 13 2010 6:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:15 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, May 30 2010 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days, 2 nights (camping)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Susan D
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

What better way to start the summer season other than a camping trip? This will be a car camping (not backpacking) and day hiking trip to the beautiful David Thompson Country around Nordegg. Note that we are NOT staying at the Nordegg hostel, and there are no outhouses or running water where we're camping. We are exercising 'no-trace' camping with no facilities. You take your garbage home with you. We will leave Friday night and set up camp when we arrive. In the morning we will set out on our Saturday day-hike. On Sunday, we will break camp, have a bit shorter day-hike and return to Edmonton. The specific hikes will be decided prior to the hike, but changes may occur on the day of the hike based on local conditions and checks with the Rangers. Hikes may be around 12-16 km round trip. Plan for all types of weather; we could have snow, rain conditions, and/or windy conditions. You should be comfortable in the cold during the hike and especially at night; this includes your personal comfort level and the gear you have. Please sign up to the waitlist and the coordinator will get in touch with you for a short experience assessment chat before the event to make sure you'll have everything you need. There will be a mandatory group meeting, date and time to be confirmed. Bring something warm to wear on your head when you sleep in your tent. Bring extra warm clothes and blankets in case you need them, and you can always leave them in the car. Have day packs for lunches and be sure to have a good water supply for both day hikes. If tent partners are needed, please let me know and we can try to make arrangements beforehand or at the meeting, if not, everybody will be responsible for their own gear and sleeping arrangements. MEC, Totem, Campers Village will usually have gear to buy/rent. The maximum number of people for this trip is 10. We will meet at the carpool site at 4:00 pm and leave at 4:15 pm. Its about 3 hours to the campsite at Abraham lake, where we will set up camp. If you have any questions, please email or call me, I'll do my best to answer any questions. I have hiked in this area several times, but we all need to be somewhat comfortable. Tent partners, cooking partners, will be decided before hand, via email and pretrip meeting.

Required Items to Bring:
All your own gear including daypack for day hikes. Money for carpool. Your own food, whether you cook for yourself, or combine with a tentmate Car camping stuff.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Gators HIking Poles appropriate clothing (rain gear, warm clothes) Since we are camping near our cars, you can bring extra "stuff".

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway #2 South to Hwy #11. Take Hwy #11 through Rocky Mountain House, look for a sign for Nordegg and head out toward the Rocky Mountains about 40 to 50 kms. Pass the Nordegg sign. Meeting spot will be given to participants at a later date.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

400Km

Carpool Departure Time:

4:15 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $116.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Wednesday, April 17, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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