Camping and Hiking Weekend in Banff --FULL - Fri, Jul 13 2012, Sat, Jul 14 2012, Sun, Jul 15 2012

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Camping and Hiking Weekend in Banff --FULL (7/13/2012)

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.

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Tunnel Mountain Village Campground
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jul 13 2012, Sat, Jul 14 2012, Sun, Jul 15 2012  9:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jul 4 2012 12:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 days and 2 nights
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ryan
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Member Cost:$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All - DO NOT USE
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
NOTE: There are still two spots open for this event. Contact Ryan at ryaninetown at gmail dot com as soon as possible if you are interested in joining in.

Join me in Banff for a weekend of camping and hiking.
I have booked campsites at the Tunnel Mountain Village campground in Banff, where we will camp on the Friday and Saturday nights. On the Saturday (July 14) and Sunday (July 15) we will venture along some hiking trails near Banff. On the Saturday evening we will have dinner at a restaurant in Banff.
As for the hiking: on the Saturday we will hike the C-Level Cirque Trail (3.9 km one way; 455 m elevation gain; ~3-4 hours of hiking). Either later on Saturday or early on the Sunday we will stretch our legs further with a hike up to the summit of Tunnel Mountain (2.4 km one way; 260 m elevation gain; ~2 hours of hiking). On Sunday we will also hike the Johnston Canyon Trail, to the Ink Pots (5.4 km one way; 215 m elevation gain; ~4 hours round trip). A brief description of all three trails can be found on the Parks Canada website.

Practicalities
- I will attempt to set up carpool arrangements for those who need them. (As I live in Calgary, I will not be participating in the carpool). If you intend on carpooling, please let me know (preferably by e-mail) whether you need a ride and/or would be able to drive to Banff.
- Please let me know if you have any of the following which you are able to share with others in the group:
  • A tent -- if so please indicate how many people can sleep in the tent. (Also, please indicate whether you need me to partner you up with another participant or are already coming with a partner.
  • Camping stove
  • Tarp(s)
  • Any other camping supplies which you are wiling to share
    - This is a first-paid, first-get-on event. Payment is due immediately upon registration, or you will be moved to the waiting list. If you didn't pay and someone else on the waitlist did, they will get on before you! Any overbooking will be fully refunded.
    - Refunds after the cut off are not possible, but you can find a replacement and work out the payment amongst yourselves.
    - The maximum number of people for this trip is 8 (assuming maximum of two tents per site, with two people per tent).
    - Our hiking pace will be MODERATE (no slowpokes, no speed demons)
    - As of June 20th: there is still some snow at upper elevations along the C-Level Cirque Trail and a warning for potential avalanche conditions. I will be monitoring the trail conditions, and may change our itinerary if the danger persists.

    Payment Notes and Instructions
    The cost of this event is $30.00. See below (under "cost includes") for what this covers. You can pay me either via PayPal or via INTERAC e-mail transfer. Please send payments to ryaninetown at gmail dot com. To send money through INTERAC email transfer, you need to log in to your online bank account and follow the instruction there for email transfer (send to ryaninetown at gmail dot com). You should also email me the password you chose separately.

    • Required Items to Bring:
    Sleeping bag
    Proper gear for hiking (i.e. water, snacks, hiking boots, etc.)
    Food/snacks for camping
    Weather-appropriate clothing    		Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    Tent
    Tarp
    Hiking poles
    Camera
    Sunscreen
    Insect repellent
    National Parks Pass or $$ for entry into the park

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:The Tunnel Mountain Village 1 Campground is located along Tunnel Mountain Rd., about 4 km from the Banff town-site.

    General directions from Edmonton:
  • Follow Hwy 2 South to Calgary
  • Exit at Stoney Trail, heading west (first exit after entering Calgary city limits). Follow Stoney Trail for 23 km until it intersects with Hwy 1.
  • Follow Hwy 1 to Banff
  • Exit at Banff Avenue (first exit for Banff). Follow Banff Avenue towards Banff.
  • After 1 km, turn left at Tunnel Mountain Road. Follow Tunnel Mountain Rd. for 4.5 km until you reach the campground.


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    • Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):850Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 5:00 PM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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 $246.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Saturday, April 20, 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:

    - 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:$30.00/Person
    Non-Member Cost:$30.00/Person
    Cost Includes:
  • Reservation fees for the campground ($10.80 per site)
  • Camping fee ($27.40 per site per night)
  • Fire permit ($8.80 per site per night.)
  • Paypal Fees (5% of event cost)

    • 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!