Lake Louise Ski/Snowboard Long Weekend - Fri, Feb 15 2008, Sat, Feb 16 2008, Sun, Feb 17 2008, Mon, Feb 18 2008

Lake Louise Ski/Snowboard Long Weekend (2/15/2008)

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. After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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:

HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre (Hostel)

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Feb 15 2008, Sat, Feb 16 2008, Sun, Feb 17 2008, Mon, Feb 18 2008 5:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jan 5 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 days

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jason L
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Member Cost:

$92.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre is a superior grade hostel located at Lake Louise. On-site amenities include gorgeous common areas, two self-serve kitchens, a full service restaurant (Bill Peyto's) and free Wi-Fi (full linen is included, sleeping bags not allowed). We have some rooms booked for the Family Day long weekend. We will go down Friday night (approx. 5 hour drive) and return Family Day Monday. Rooms will be shared. Price includes all three nights.

Skiing/Snowboarding: Lift passes are not included in the price of this event. Several hills are accessible from Lake Louise (eg: Lake Louise, Sunshine, Norquay, Kicking Horse). The hostel does sell lift passes for Lake Louise, Sunshine (Banff) or Norquay (Banff) for $69. This price includes shuttle service, but the shuttles for Sunshine and Norquay are very limited. Alternatively, you can usually get discounted lift tickets at local ski shops. It is your own responsibility to arrange equipment, lift passes and ride to the hill. Because of long line-ups, it is highly recommended that you get tickets and equipment rentals before arrival at the hill.

Other local activities include hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The Lake Louise and Banff townsites are also worth visiting. There are also hotsprings, ice climbing and ice canyon tours available. Please contact the hostel for more information.

Carpool note: with the uncertainty of winter road conditions, it is recommended that members arrange their own rides with someone they know and can rely on. We will of course help arrange carpool for those that need it, but please note that refunds will not be given if a carpool arrangement falls through. And as with any carpool event, non-driving members may be bumped for driving members on the waitlist if we do not have enough drivers.

Carpool payment: for those that do want the EOC to arrange carpool for you, we have a new communal payment system. Please DO NOT pay your drivers en route. Passengers will pay me at the hostel and I will distribute the money to the carpool drivers evenly. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!!

Roommate note: because we are all arriving at different times on Friday and each room is locked, the hostel requires that I assign people to rooms ahead of time. You may arrange your own roommates (4/room), or I can do it for you. If you wish to arrange your own roommates, you MUST send me the list by registration cutoff, or I will assign you a room.

Websites of interest:

HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre

Lake Louise Ski Resort

Sunshine Ski Resort

Norquay Ski Area

Hotsprings

Required Items to Bring:
Money for carpool
Money for food
Weather appropriate clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
CASH for carpool

Money for lift tickets
Ski equipment

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre is located at 203, Village Road, Lake Louise. Please see MAP.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

952Km

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 $276.08 (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:

- 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.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where EOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you cancel.
- 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:

$92.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$92.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Hostel for Feb 15th to 17th inclusive.
Lift passes are NOT included

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Sat, Jan 5 2008.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!