Backpacking trip to Jacques Lake - Fri, Jul 11 2014, Sat, Jul 12 2014, Sun, Jul 13 2014

Backpacking trip to Jacques Lake (7/11/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Jasper

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 11 2014, Sat, Jul 12 2014, Sun, Jul 13 2014 5:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jun 30 2014 11:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Jasper

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Susan D
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Member Cost:

$35.25/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All - DO NOT USE

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:

Jacques Lake is a moderate backing trip in terms of elevation (90M) gain and loss (45 M). The distance is 12.2 Km. "The trail to the lake is unusual in that it travels through a narrow mountain valley, past 4 lakes and over a watershed divide."

We will camp on Friday night July 11 at Whistlers Camp Ground in Jasper. On Saturday we will get up early to take down camp and have breakfast and head to the trail head near Medicine Lake along the Malign Lake Road. The trek will take approximately 4 hrs--5 hrs (depending on our pace). Once we get to our camp ground we will set up camp and enjoy our lunch. After our break we will spend the afternoon exploring the area. Sunday morning we can sleep in, have breakfast and do some more exploring. We will head back to Jasper after lunch.

Approximate time back in Jasper would be between 4-5 p.m. We will then head back to Edmonton.

Required Items to Bring:
tent (to be shared between two people)
camp stove (to be shared between two people)
food
clothes
rain gear
hiking boots
sleeping bag
water
water filter (one for every 2 people)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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camera

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

816Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 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 $236.64 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

The reservation fee for Whistlers Camp Ground is $11 per site and is NON REFUNDABLE therefore $5.50 of your fee is NON REFUNDABLE unless there is someone on the waitlist to take your place.

A MANDITORY pre-event meeting will be held the Wednesday prior to the event to meet and great everyone and discuss logistics.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$35.25/Person

Cost Includes:

share of reservation fee camping at whistlers camp ground EOC banking fee and Coordinator fee

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Mon, Jun 30 2014.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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