Backpacking to Glacier Lake - Fri, Jul 1 2011, Sat, Jul 2 2011, Sun, Jul 3 2011

Backpacking to Glacier Lake (7/1/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Banff National Park near Saskatchewan Crossing

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 1 2011, Sat, Jul 2 2011, Sun, Jul 3 2011 12:30 PM (Carpool Departure: N/A *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jun 27 2011 11:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

weekend (July 1-3)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Susan D
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Glacier Lake is 8.9 km one way. The trail has an elevation gain of 210 m followed by a 220 m elevation loss. It is a popular early season hike. The trail departs from a trailhead north of Saskatchewan Crossing on the Icefields Parkway and ends at a campsite at one of the largest backcountry lakes in Banff National Park.

Once we arrive at our destination we will set up camp and relax. On Saturday we will spend the day exploring the area. On Sunday we will packup camp, have brunch and then head back out to our cars.

Before heading back to Edmonton we can stop for a bite to eat in Nordegg.

The group will meet at the trail head at 12:30 and be reading to hike at 1 p.m. July 1.

Required Items to Bring:
backpack
sleeping bag
thermorest
flashlight
backcountry stove
food
water
appropriate clothing
tent

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
camera
gatters
hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions to Glacier Lake Trailhead: From Saskatchewan River Crossing, where David Thompson Hwy (11) intersects the Icefields Parway (hwy 93), drive the parkway 1km northwest. Turn left (southwest) into the trailhead parking area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

800Km

Carpool Departure Time:

N/A

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 $232.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Friday, April 26, 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:

Please be prepared to share your tent with another person as there are only 4 sites booked. A mandatory meeting will be held on Thursday June 23rd at Block 1912 on 82nd Ave.

It is important that you'll have participated in at least 3 conditioning hikes or have experience backpacking in the back country. Participants will be screened and will need to have paid before being added to the list. Please call the coordinator if you have any questions.

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the EOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The cost includes back country fee per person and reservation fee and ECO administration fee.
YOU are responsible for your own gate fee to get into the park.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Mon, Jun 27 2011.

Make a Payment:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: As this amount is paid for there will not be any refunds. If you can no longer attend after you pay for this event, it will be your responsibility to arrange for payment from individuals from the wait list. The coordinator can help to facilitate this.