Mount Robson, Whitehorn Backpack - Fri, Jun 18 2010, Sat, Jun 19 2010, Sun, Jun 20 2010

Mount Robson, Whitehorn Backpack (6/18/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Mount Robson

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 18 2010, Sat, Jun 19 2010, Sun, Jun 20 2010 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 4 2010 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

2 days, 2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Joanne M
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Member Cost:

$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This world renowned trail takes hikers to some of the best scenery in the province. Beyond Kinney Lake, the trail enters the valley of a thousand falls. Fed by Mist, Berg, and Robson glaciers, visitors often see and hear huge chunks of glacier ice break off into the blue green lake.

OUR HIKE IS 12km. Although the hike to Berg Lake camp is a strenuous 21 km and 800 m net gain from the trailhead parking lot, we are hiking ONLY to WHITEHORN, which is approx 12 km. We will camp at Whithorn Campground for 1 night and the first night at the campsite across the road from the trailhead. Whitehorn is about halfway to Berg Lake, at km 12, and although it is a net elevation gain of about 300 m, theres lots of up and down to get there. We will camp at Whitehorn, near the river, after hiking through the beautiful rainforest! The plan is to meet at a location on the south side of Edmonton approx 4:00 pm, earlier if the group will agree, and carpool to Mt Robson on Friday night where we will camp at Robson Camground on the side of the highway. Saturday morning, after check in and picking up our passes at the info center, we will hike the 12 km, past the turqoise waters of Kinney Lake, through the valley of a thousand falls to Whitehorn, were we will camp for 1 night. Sunday we will pack up hike back out and drive home.

Depending on how long it takes us to get to Whitehorn, after we set up camp we can do a jaunt up to Emperor Falls on saturday, or on Sunday morning before heading out, or just relax at the campsite.

I have done this trip before in the above fashion and it is a nice hike, and worth the extra time and distance for the amazing scenery and back country camp experience. There will be a pretrip meeting to decide tent partners, food, and other details. Date and time TBC. Please indicate if you have a tent or stove.

Please sign up on the wait list, and I will contact you to discuss experience and expectations for the hike.

This is an amazing hike and worth the additional effort to get there.

Required Items to Bring:
Tent (shared) Stove, fuel and pots, washing up stuff, food, water filters, bug spray, food bags (par provides bear resistant food storage lockers, warm clothes.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Bear spray, first aid kit (one per group. Rain gear as the weather is unpredictable.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

900Km

Carpool Departure Time:

4:00 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 $261.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Wednesday, May 1, 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:

This is a fairly difficult and sustained hike with significant elevation gain.

YOU MUST BE FIT ENOUGH TO CARRY A BACKPACK THE DISTANCE. There are wardens on site and it is a popular trail, but this is an intermediate to advanced backpacking trip and you need to be in good condition and preferred somewhat experienced in the backcountry; call me if you have any questions.

Your gear must be sufficient for the possible cool weather, and rain. Tent, cooking partners will be determined during pre trip planning. There will be a mandatory pre trip meeting. I have done this trip before, and weather and snow conditions are unpredictable, participants must understand that the suggested itinerary is suject to last minute revisions as required for group safety.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Approx costs for camping include: Robson Meadows camping for the first night. Backcountry and tent pass for 1 nights at Whitehorn Lake $15 per person. To be confirmed and to be paid at the trailhead upon check in. Carpool cost. All costs will be paid by members apon arriving at the campsite, and at the information center when picking up backcountry passes on Saturday morning.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Fri, Jun 4 2010.

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