Winter Weekend Getaway to Lake Louise - Fri, Mar 12 2010, Sat, Mar 13 2010, Sun, Mar 14 2010

Winter Weekend Getaway to Lake Louise (3/12/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Lake Louise Alpine Centre Hostel

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Mar 12 2010, Sat, Mar 13 2010, Sun, Mar 14 2010 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Feb 25 2010 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

weekend

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Susan D
Ryan
Sandie
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Member Cost:

$59.50/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The plan is to leave for Lake Louise on Friday afternoon (after work or earlier) and head to the Lake Louise HI-hostel. Arrangements for how we will get there will be discussed further at the MANDATORY meeting prior to the event.

ACTIVITIES
The planned activities will be cross-country skiing and snowshoeing/hiking depending on the snow conditions. In the evenings, we may also skate on Lake Louise. Also, the hostel has an ice climbing wall; if you are interested in checking this out, you will need to make arrangements in advance of the trip with the hostel directly. Downhill skiing at Lake Louise is also an option for Saturday, but those interested in skiing must make their own arrangements for transportation to and from the ski hill.

The cross-country skiing choices will be easy to moderate in difficulty. Potential routes are listed here. The trails we we will ultimately ski on will be determined closer to the date, and decisions about this will depend on the current snow conditions.

Sandie’s Snowshoeing / Hiking choices will be easy in difficulty. Potential choices could include:
- Lake Louise Shoreline – 2 km one way, no elevation gain
and
- Fairview Lookout - 1 km one way, 100 m elevation gain - A short, steady, uphill trail offers a unique, but, spectacular view of Lake Louise and the Chateau.
and
- Lake Agnes - 3.4 km one way, 385 m elevation gain - A steady uphill climb through the woods to a picturesque lake. A staircase up the final 150 metres can be very slippery. Travel beyond the lake not recommended.
- Extra option if we have time is to go snowshoing along the Bow River near Castle Mountain Chalets for a couple of hours.

ACCOMMODATION:
2 Nights at the Lake Louise Hostel
The hostel has many facilities, including: Internet access/Phone/Café/Campfire pit/Parking/Meeting room/Common room/bicycle storage/Laundry/Library/Elevator/Linen included/Lockers/Luggage storage/Meals available/Sauna/Self catering kitchen/Tourist info/TV room/Wheelchair access/Winter access/Free WI-FI/Restaurant on site

MEALS:
You will need to bring:
Food for breakfasts & lunches
Food for potluck on Saturday night

EQUIPMENT for Cross-Country Skiing or Snowshoeing:
You will need to bring your own equipment to Lake Louise for these activities. This equipment can be rented from many vendors in Edmonton, including MEC and Totem Outfitters. Local vendors in Lake Louise might also be able to rent you this equipment. As a courtesy, please make sure that you make rental arrangements in advance, so that those you are traveling with don't have to wait around for you!

PLEASE NOTE:
A mandatory meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m.(location TBD) so that everyone participating in this trip may make arrangements for car pool, and so that we can discuss hostel etiquette and the Saturday potluck arrangements.

Required Items to Bring:
own food
food for potluck
clothes
equipment
If you need to rent it is best to make arrangements with MEC or other local vendors.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
camera
books
board games
skates
swimsuit/trunks for the sauna in the hostel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

A map to the hostel can be obtained here.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

952Km

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 $276.08 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Sunday, April 28, 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:

**Everyone attending will initially sign up for the waiting list. Please pay as soon as you sign up! You'll be transferred over to the registered list in the order that the EOC receives payment. Our maximum group size for this trip is 12 people.

- 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.
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- 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:

$59.50/Person

Cost Includes:

accommodations at the Lake Louise Hostel for two nights

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Thu, Feb 25 2010.

Make a Payment:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: If you cancel after the deadline, you will,NOT receive a refund unless we can fill your spot.