Winter Fun Extravaganza - 2009 - Fri, Feb 6 2009, Sat, Feb 7 2009, Sun, Feb 8 2009

Winter Fun Extravaganza - 2009 (2/6/2009)

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 6 2009, Sat, Feb 7 2009, Sun, Feb 8 2009 5:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 23 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 nights at hostel

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Donna
Bryan W.
Ryan
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$70.00/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:

19 (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 will go down Friday night (approx. 5 hour drive) and return on Sunday. Rooms will be shared. Price includes both nights' accommodation only.

ACTIVITIES:

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. 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.

Bryan will be heading to Sunshine for at least one day during the trip. Let him know if you want to join him.

Ryan is planning to cross-country ski during the weekend.

For more info on local skiing see: Lake Louise Ski Resort or Sunshine Ski Resort or Norquay Ski Area

XC-Skiing/Snowshoeing: There are beautiful trails to XC ski on in Lake Louise and the surrounding areas, and groups will be going out. You do not need to sign up for this in advance. You are responsible for your own equipment. Snowshoes and ice skates are also available for rent at the hostel.

For more information on X-country or snowshowing see: Parks Canada Site

Ice skating: The Lake in front of the Chateau Lake Louise is transformed into an incredible ice skating palace every winter. Enjoy the public skating rink or bring your hockey stick for a pick-up game on the hockey rink.

Other: The nearby area also offers dog sledding, sleigh rides, hotsprings, ice climbing, caving, ice canyon tours, shopping and many more activities to do.

For more information see: Things to do or contact the hostel

While this event is only for the accommodations, feel free to suggest what you might be interested in doing and the coordinators will try to find others to go with you or at least information to help.

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 DRIVER 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: We will be split between various rooms by the hostel. We will try to get full rooms, but it is likely that some of us will be in rooms with guests not from the EOC. If you want to share a room with someone specific, please let us know so we can attempt to get you together.

Websites of interest:

HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre

Things to do

Lake Louise Ski Resort

Sunshine Ski Resort

Norquay Ski Area

Hotsprings

Parks Canada Site

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
National parks pass (or money for entry)

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-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 Wednesday, April 24, 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:

$70.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$70.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Hostel for Feb 6th (Friday night) to 7th (Saturday night) inclusive. (HI members get a $4/night discount on the above price)

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Fri, Jan 23 2009.

Make a Payment:

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

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

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