Weekend Excursion to Jasper National Park - Fri, Sep 19 2008, Sat, Sep 20 2008, Sun, Sep 21 2008

Weekend Excursion to Jasper National Park (9/19/2008)

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:

Mt. Edith Cavell hostel

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 19 2008, Sat, Sep 20 2008, Sun, Sep 21 2008 9:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 16 2008 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Friday evening until Sunday

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Bryan W.
Ryan
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Member Cost:

$44.50/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will drive out to the Mt. Edith Cavell Hostel on Friday night, returning Sunday afternoon.

On Saturday, participants are strongly encouraged to participate in our Hike for ALS: Jasper event. You will need to register for that event separately.

On Saturday evening, those interested can join us for dinner at a restaurant in Jasper. Details TBA.

Throughout the rest of the weekend, there will be opportunities to participate in many other activities, depending on the interests of the group. A number of hiking trails can be easily reached from the hostel. For Sunday, one possible hiking excursion is the Edith Cavell Meadows loop (8 km return, 400 m elevation gain). Alternatively, the shorter Path of the Glacier trail provides a close-up view of the glaciers at the foot of Mt. Edith Cavell.

Please note this is a "Wilderness" hostel. There are no showers or flush toilets. There is however heat, drinking water, propane stove, a fridge and all necessary pots, pans, dishes and utensils.

Important Payment Info: The payment deadline for this event is really early, as we need to pay the hostel well in advance to maintain our booking. Since our assistant treasurer is currently out of town completing the Bowron Circuit by canoe, payments for this event should only be made in an electronic form (PC Banking or PayPal).

Required Items to Bring:
- Food for the entire weekend
- Sleeping bag
- hiking boots or shoes
- $$ for park pass and carpool

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- $$ for dinner in Jasper in Saturday night

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Car Directions: Follow Highway 93 south of Jasper town-site for 7 km. Turn right at highway 93A. Travel 5.4 km, then turn right on Cavell Road. Follow the road 11 km to reach the hostel (on the left side of the road, just before the main parking lot for Mt. Edith Cavell.) A map is available.

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 Saturday, April 27, 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:

$44.50/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$49.50/Person

Cost Includes:

-2 nights at the Mt. Edith Cavell Hostel
- Administration and Prep fees

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Sat, Aug 16 2008.

Make a Payment:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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