Backpack to Celestine Lake - Sat, May 8 2010, Sun, May 9 2010

Backpack to Celestine Lake (5/8/2010)

PRE-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. You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the EOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Celestine Lake, 25 km north of Jasper townsite

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 8 2010, Sun, May 9 2010 7:40 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, May 3 2010 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 Days, 1 Night

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Karl
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Member Cost:

$58.50/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 6.8 km, one way
Elevation Gain: 300 m

Transportation to this event is included in the event cost and pick-up/drop-off is available from three points. Please specify when you sign-up where you would like to be picked up!
- Capilano Transit Centre at 7:40 AM (98 Avenue, 57 Street)
- University Transit Centre at 8:00 AM (88 Avenue, 112 Street)
- Westmount Transit Centre at 8:15 AM (112 Avenue, 135 Street)

We will drive to Jasper, stopping in Edson for a meal and to get any last minute supplies. Before reaching the Jasper townsite, we'll turn down Celestine Lake Road to get to the trailhead, put on our packs and start making our way up to Celestine Lake.

After we get to camp at 6.8 km, we can hang up our packs and do an optional 5 km hike to the Devona Lookout.

We'll spend the night at the lake, hike back to the trailhead in the morning and drive back to Edmonton.

NOTES:
-This is early season! It will be muddy and/or slushy, it may snow, and it will be below freezing at night! You should have a sleeping bag rated for at least -7. You should have sufficient insulation layers to be able to sit at camp comfortably in freezing temperatures. Your boots should also be waterproof.
- You should be fit enough to carry a heavy backpack for that distance/elevation.
- Payment is due immediately upon registration. You will be moved off the event if you do not send the payment
- This is a first-paid, first-get-on event. If you didn't pay and someone on the waitlist did, they will get on before you do even if you are on the main registration list.
- Refunds after the cut off are not possible unless a suitable replacement can be found.
- If sharing a tent please add to notes when you register.
- Missing a tent, sleeping bag, pad or other gear? Equipment rentals are available at MEC!

PAYMENT NOTES & INSTRUCTIONS:
The following payment methods are available:

1) Cheques:
Mail to me at:
Karl Waskiewicz
4601 115 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5W 0W1

2) Cash
If you attend an event with me you can pay me then!

3) Paypal, email me at bobobobo@gmail.com or use button below:

Note:
- Cheques will have to reach me before the cut-off date otherwise others on the waitlist will be moved on.
- Refunds after the cut off is not possible unless a replacement can be found for you.
- Do not send money to the club.

WAITLISTERS
This is a first paid first get on event. If you want to get on, send me your payment first and when someone on the main list does not make the payment on time you'll get to be moved up first. Any overbooking will be fully refunded.

The event cost is the sum of my out of pocket expenses, which are van rental [$29.50 per person], gas [$15.25 per person], wilderness pass [$9.80 per person], wilderness pass reservation fee [$1.95 per person] and Paypal/Bank fee [$2.00 per person]). I am volunteering as the driver and offering my park entry pass to share with the group.

Required Items to Bring:
- Camping gear. See: EOC Backpack Event Checklist
- Waterproof boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Bear spray
- Hiking Poles

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$58.50/Person

Cost Includes:

-Return transportation to trailhead from Edmonton (van rental, gas and driving volunteered by me)
-National Park pass
-Overnight wilderness pass

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: This event requires six paid participants to keep costs low. If fewer than six people are signed up for this event at the registration cut-off, the event will be canceled and those who have paid will receive a full refund.