Backpacking - Glacier Lake - Fri, Jul 9 2010, Sat, Jul 10 2010, Sun, Jul 11 2010

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Backpacking - Glacier Lake (7/9/2010)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Banff National Park
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jul 9 2010, Sat, Jul 10 2010, Sun, Jul 11 2010  6:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jun 30 2010 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:2 nights and 2 days
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Donna
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Member Cost:$12.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

In June 1807, David Thompson and a party of fur traders encountered a large lake in the Rocky Mountains where, in the words of David Thompson, "all the Mountains in sight from the end of the lake are seemingly of Ice."

200 years later, hiking in the Rocky Mountains and visiting Glacier Lake isn't nearly as difficult an endeavour as it was for intrepid 19th century explorers. This is very fortunate for us! In fact, because of its relatively low elevation, the Glacier Lake trail can be hiked earlier or later in the hiking season than many of the trails in the national parks.

We will drive Friday night to the Nordegg area, camping at either the hostel, or in the Thompson Creek campground. Saturday morning we meet at the trailhead at 10. We will hike into Glacier Lake at a moderate pace (approx. 3-4 km/hour), spending the night at a campsite located on the eastern shore of the lake. The round trip is 18km (9 km to the lake; 9 km back out). This would mean that we should be able to reach our campsite by mid-afternoon, hopefully with enough time to do a little exploring after setting up camp. There are glaciers at the far end of the lake! The trail isn't particularly steep: going towards the lake, the trail has an elevation gain of 210 m over the first 7 km, before descending 225 m to the shores of the lake (the trailhead is actually 15 m in elevation higher than the elevation of the lake).

Sunday morning we pack up and head for Edmonton.

Depending on who registers, I will do my best to pair us all up. Our reservation is for 8 people, 4 tents, so we will have to share!

Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking boots.
  • tent
  • lightweight stove and pots
  • water filter
  • food
  • Warm clothing.
  • Rain and or snow gear.
  • Water.
  • snacks for hike.
  • $ or National Park Pass
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    • Hiking poles.
    • Bear spray.

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Directions to Glacier Lake Trailhead: From Saskatchewan River Crossing, where David Thompson Hwy (11) intersects the Icefields Parway (hwy 93), drive the parkway 1km northwest. Turn left (southwest) into the trailhead parking area.

    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):800Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 6:00 PM
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    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 Tuesday, April 23, 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.

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    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$12.00/Person
    Non-Member Cost:$12.00/Person
    Cost Includes:Banff National Park wilderness camping fees. It does not include: gas, your food, campsite or hostel fees for Friday night.
    Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the EOC on Wed, Jun 30 2010.
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