Hostel and Hiking in Nordegg - Fri, May 8 2015, Sat, May 9 2015, Sun, May 10 2015

Hostel and Hiking in Nordegg (5/8/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

David Thompson Country, Nordegg, Alberta

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, May 8 2015, Sat, May 9 2015, Sun, May 10 2015 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Apr 20 2015 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

2 days and 2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
Sandie
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

***TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, please put your name on the waiting list and send payment to me ASAP. I will add people in the order that they pay for their spot, and not in the order that they add their name to the waiting list. I can receive payments by PC Banking. If you would prefer to pay by cheque or cash, please contact me.

Nordegg, Alberta is located about 3 hours from Edmonton, due west of Red Deer, within the front ranges of the Rocky Moutains. We will travel to Nordegg on Friday evening (May 8/2015) and spend the Weekend, at the Shunda Creek Hostel, where we will have convenient access to the wonderful hikes (and other activities) available in the area.

For those who are unfamiliar with the area, here are a few more notes about Nordegg and the Bighorn Backcountry Region:

The David Thompson Corridor/Bighorn Backcountry Region stretches along an 83 km section of Hwy 11 in west-central Alberta, from Nordegg west to the Banff National Park boundary (where Hwy 11 intersects with Hwy 93 at Saskatchewan Crossing). The hamlet of Nordegg (pop. now approximately 200), located approximately 200 km west of Red Deer, is a former coal-mining town that once had a peak population of approximately 2500 people. Coal mining activities shut down in Nordegg in the mid 1950s and the remnants of the former Brazeau Collieries mine site are now a National Historic Site of Canada. The Shunda Creek Hostel, where we will be staying, is located north of the Nordegg townsite.

Hiking Options

There are numerous hikes in the area to choose from, and we will settle on which trails we will hike after we arrive in Nordegg, and check weather and snow conditions. I would like to do Coliseum Mountain, a 17 km return day hike with some elevation gain and a fantastic view of the valley, although we may not be able to get across the circque, but still have incredible views from the first summit. Sundays hike will be a short hike before heading back to Edmonton. A list of some of the trails nearby is available if you click on this link. I am not sure what the trails will be like by then, although we may encounter some mud and patches of snow. An excellent guide for hikes in the region is "The David Thompson Highway: A Hiking Guide" (Jane Ross and Daniel Kyba, Rocky Mountain Books), and if you can obtain a copy of this book it is definitely worthwhile. (There will also be copies available at the hostel).

Accomodation: The hostel has 49 beds. There are co-ed dorm rooms for the (there are 5 beds per room) and private rooms. After you have paid for your spot, I will move you from the waitlist to the attendee list.

Required Items to Bring:

- Overnight items
- Towel (for showers/hot tub)
- Food for entire weekend
- Hiking boots
- Hiking poles
- Appropriate clothing for hiking

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- BYOB -NOTE: Beer and wine are allowed; hard alcohol is prohibited by the hostel
- Bathing suit for the outdoor hot tub
- Board Games
- Musical instrument(s)
- Slippers or indoor shoes for the dining hall
- Head lamp or flashlight
- Earplugs (to protect you from nighttime evils such as people staying up later and/or snoring)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

South on Hwy 2 until the Lacombe turn off Hwy 12. West on Hwy 12 until you come to Hwy 22. South on Hwy 22 until you come to Hwy 11. West on Hwy 11 until you come to Nordegg.

The hostel is just west of Nordegg, 3 km north of Highway 11 on the Shunda Creek Recreation Area Road. Keep left at the fork in the road.

Excellent instructions for how to reach the hostel are also available on the hostel's website.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

800Km

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 $232.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$65.00/Person

Cost Includes:

- 2 nights accomodations in a dorm-style cabin ($30.00 + 5% GST + 4% AB Hotel Levy, per night)

PLEASE PAY DIRECTLY TO ME BY PC BANKING AT injuneer4@yahoo.com. I've prepaid the hostel already.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Mon, Apr 20 2015.

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