Jasper - May Long Weekend Hostel and Hiking! - Fri, May 15 2015, Sat, May 16 2015, Sun, May 17 2015, Mon, May 18 2015

Jasper - May Long Weekend Hostel and Hiking! (5/15/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Jasper National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, May 15 2015, Sat, May 16 2015, Sun, May 17 2015, Mon, May 18 2015 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, May 6 2015 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 Days, 3 Nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Joanne M
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Member Cost:

$75.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

FRIDAY
Leave Edmonton Friday ~ 5:00 PM and head to Jasper. We will have an optional (if needed) pre-trip meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30 PM at Block 1912 on Whyte Ave. (10361 - 82 Ave.) to discuss carpool arrangements. We will stay at the HI-Jasper (Whistler Hostel) in Jasper.

SATURDAY
Breakfast - at hostel
1st Stop - We will hike the Valley of Five Lakes (there is a 4.6km loop, about 30m elevation gain, 2-3 hours) - approx. 11km south of Jasper. If we get done early, we have the option to add a stop at horseshoe falls, its a nice short walk around the lake.
2nd Stop - After our hike we will visit Athabasca Falls, before making our way back to Jasper.
Supper - We will have a potluck at the hostel or order pizza & salad & eat it at the hostel.
Evening - free time - options include: swimming in town, going to the movie theater, walk around town, relax, sleep, board games,….

SUNDAY
Breakfast - at hostel
9:00am - head out for some hiking
1st Stop - Kinney Lake (9km return, 130m elevation gain, 3 hours return) - approx. 84km west of Jasper in Mt. Robson Provincial Park in B.C. The Kinney Lake hike forms the first 4.5 km of the Berg Lake backpacking route. We will stop at the Kinney Lake Hut for lunch. The trail will take us through a unique rainforest that is created from a unique microclimate that forms near Mt. Robson.
2nd Stop - Before returning to Jasper, we will visit Overlander Falls.
Supper - We will meet up in town at the information centre, and decide as a group where to go for dinner.
Evening - free time in town or relaxing at the hostel.

MONDAY
Breakfast - at hostel
10:00am - head out for some hiking.
This will depend on group consensus, weather, how are feet are, or how early we want to be back to Edmonton.
Option #1 - Hike at Maligne Canyon (7.4km round trip, 125m elevation gain, 2 hours) - not far from the hostel.
Option #2 - From Miette Hot springs parking lot, hike to the Sulphur Skyline trail. (8km round trip, 700m elevation gain, 3-4 hours return). The Sulphur Skyline trail takes us to a ridge overlooking several remote wilderness valleys.

Please Note: The hike for Monday will depend on how tired we are, weather, etc... Can also stop at Miette Hot Springs, located ~60km east of Jasper, for a relaxing soak!!

Then from Miette, head back to Edmonton.
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ACCOMMODATION:
HI Jasper Hostel is located just south of Jasper on the road to the sky tram. Drive 4 km south of Jasper on Hwy 93, turn right on Skytram Road and follow for 3km. HI-Jasper is located on the left-hand side of the road.
Details of hostel: Four simple private rooms, a female and mixed shared dorm are available in the hostel. When we say shared we mean shared! Experience our 40 bed mixed dorm and enjoy a sort of vintage hostelling adventure. The beds will be in the shared dorm rooms. We do have purified water for cooking, a refrigerators, stoves and lights. Click HOSTEL for more info. about the hostel.
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Payment must be made prior to the cut off date. The event is first paid, first on the event.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking gear - shoes/boots, poles, clothing, jackets, etc.
National Park Pass (if you have one)
**Hostelling International Membership Card (if you have one. If you do not have an HI membership card, you will be charged an additional $12 on arrival at the hostel)**
Camera
Swimsuit
Food for potluck dinner on Saturday night
Food for breakfasts on Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Food for lunches on Saturday, Sunday & Monday
DRINKING WATER for entire weekend
$$ for meals (lunch on Saturday & dinner on Sunday), souvenirs, etc.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Gaitors
Ice grips
Board games
Your own pillow (bedding is provided - no sleeping bags allowed)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

1000Km

Carpool Departure Time:

4:00 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 $290.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, April 25, 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:

Payment must be received before the cut off date. The event is first paid, first on the event.
please indicate on your response if you can drive and how many passengers you can take.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$75.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$75.00 (**Note: HI membership price**) includes 3 nights accommodation, GST, & EOC fee
**If you do not have an HI membership, you will be charged an additional $12 on arrival at the hostel**
Make payment to me by e- transfer at injuneer4@yahoo.com. The prepayment will include only the 75,00. Your HI hostel payment can be made at the hostel when we get there if you need to. Carpool will be paid directly to the drivers.

PLEASE PAY DIRECTLY TO ME BY PC BANKING AT injuneer4@yahoo.com

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