Winter Fun Extravaganza - Fri, Feb 1 2008, Sat, Feb 2 2008

Winter Fun Extravaganza (2/1/2008)

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-Banff Alpine Centre (Hostel)

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Feb 1 2008, Sat, Feb 2 2008 5:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Dec 19 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 nights at hostel

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Catherine L
Jason L
Karen
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$65.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

NOTE: This event is only for accomodations for the weekend. Caving and ice climbing (beginner, intermediate) activities are optional extras and you must sign up and pay for them separately AFTER you sign up for accomodations. There are also other free activities such as XC-skiing, snowshoeing and hiking in the area. Enrollment for the caving and ice climbing activities are limited. If you sign up for accomodations but don't get onto the caving and ice climbing events due to capacity, you will NOT be refunded your accomodations cost. You can always find something else to do in the mountains! (see below)

The HI-Banff Alpine Centre is a superior grade hostel located in Banff. On-site amenities include gorgeous common areas, self- serve kitchens, a cafe (Cougar Pete), pub (Storm Cellar) and free Wi-Fi (full linen is included, sleeping bags not allowed). We will go down Friday night (approx. 4.5 hour drive), stay Friday night and Saturday night and return Sunday. Rooms will be shared. Price includes both nights accomodation only.

ACTIVITIES:

Ice Climbing: There will be two ice climbing events on Saturday. One is for beginners with no experience. The other is for people that have ice climbed before. If interested, you MUST sign up for this separately. Please see details for the beginner and intermediate events. If you have prior experience, please sign up for the intermediate event.

Caving: There will be a caving tour setup for Sunday. If interested, you MUST sign up for this separately. Details HERE.

XC-Skiing: There are beautiful trails to XC ski on in the Banff and surrounding areas. Catherine will be leading expeditions out for those interested. You do not need to sign up for this in advance. You are responsible for your own equipment.

Other local activities include hiking and snowshoeing. Several downill ski resorts are accessible from Banff (eg: Lake Louise, Sunshine, Norquay, Kicking Horse). The Lake Louise and Banff townsites are also worth visiting. There are also hotsprings and ice canyon tours available in the area. 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 we can do it for you. If you wish to arrange your own roommates, you MUST send Jason the list by registration cutoff, or we will assign you a room.

Websites of interest:

HI-Banff Alpine Centre

On Top Mountaineering

Canmore Caverns

Lake Louise Ski Resort

Sunshine Ski Resort

Norquay Ski Area

Hotsprings

Required Items to Bring:
Money for carpool
Food or money to buy food for whole weekend (you will need to pack a lunch for day events)
Weather appropriate clothing

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

Ski/hike/snowshoe equipment

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The HI-Banff Alpine Centre is 3km from downtown Banff on Tunnel Mountain Road. Please see MAP.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

844Km

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 $244.76 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Friday, May 3, 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:

$65.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$70.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Hostel for Feb 1st (Friday night) to 2nd (Saturday night) inclusive.
Caving tour and ice climbing are NOT included

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Wed, Dec 19 2007.

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!