Bow Peak & Panorama Ridge - Fri, Jul 22 2011, Sat, Jul 23 2011, Sun, Jul 24 2011

Bow Peak & Panorama Ridge (7/22/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 22 2011, Sat, Jul 23 2011, Sun, Jul 24 2011 1:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 1:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 20 2011 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Weekend

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Jeff S
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will depart from Edmonton at 1pm on Friday after-noon and travel to the Lake Louise area for the weekend. I am not making any campground reservations. Ideally we will drive down hwy 93 towards Lake Louise in hopes of securing a couple tentsites at Mosquito Creek CG for the weekend. Hence the early Friday after-noon departure.

I have chosen Bow Peak and Panorama Ridge which are mostly hikes but do involve some easy rated scrambling. As such, I may contact you in order to evaluate your experience and comfort levels with such trips. I have included online trip reports for each trip from a fellow hiker and you will note the distance and elevation for each trip by clicking on the link and scrolling to the bottom of the page. Detailed route descriptions for each are readily available in guidebooks. I have not done these trips before but am familiar with the area. However, please have patience for any routefinding issues. Note as well that each trip requires a brief water crossing. As such you must bring appropriate stream crossing footwear such as crocs, sandals, or water shoes as noted on the "required items to bring list". Hiking poles would also be an asset but are not required.

Please email me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the trip either difficulty or logistics.

Saturday we will depart for Morraine Lake and hike/scramble Panorama Ridge. Please refer to the following online trip report for further reference.

Sunday we will hike/scramble Bow Peak. Please refer to the following online trip report for further reference.

Regarding money, food and gear. I have a nice 3-man tent so a second tent of similar size should do it. Please advise if you have a tent to bring and share. I generally go on my own in terms of food and cooking but am certainly okay on people cooking together. Breakfast x2 and dinner x2 will be at the campground. Lunches x2 will be on the trail. Sunday dinner will be in Rocky or Red Deer. As far as money and trip costs are concerned, no prior payment is to be made however this trip still requires money to be paid out. We will pay the campground fees upon arrival and will divide the cost amongst the group. Figure anywhere from $20 to $40 for the weekend including firewood. Also note the car pool gas money as well and any other out of pocket expenses like snacks or dinner on Sunday on our return to Edmonton. There is a fee for entrance into the national park. I do have one annual group pass so a second should suffice but please be prepared to pay the entry fee of ~$10/person/day.

Required Items to Bring:
-food and snacks for duration of trip
-hiking boots
-appropriate hiking gear for trip
-sleeping pad
-sleeping bag
-personal toiletries for camp
-headlamp
-personal first aid kit
-stream crossing shoes

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

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

950Km

Carpool Departure Time:

1:00 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 $275.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Saturday, May 4, 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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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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