Old Goat Glacier and Chester Lake - Fri, Oct 1 2010, Sat, Oct 2 2010, Sun, Oct 3 2010

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Old Goat Glacier and Chester Lake (10/1/2010)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Canmore, Alberta
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Oct 1 2010, Sat, Oct 2 2010, Sun, Oct 3 2010  3:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 3:15 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Sep 23 2010 11:55:00 AM
Event Duration:3 days and 2 nights
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Saeed
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Member Cost:$62.10/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
SUMMARY

Friday: We leave Edmonton Friday evening and spend the night at The Hostel Bear in Canmore, and party.

Saturday: Leaving early in the morning and hiking up the Old Goat Glacier trail. Afterwards we will go back to the hostel for a great potluck dinner.

Sunday: Hiking to Chester Lake in the morning and driving back to Edmonton in the afternoon.




NOTE: (please read the entire posting prior to registering)
  • It is too early to say, but it is quite possible to have snow in the mountains by early October. In the event of heavy snow, we might need to changed the scheduled plans and either go to another destination or do the hikes with snowshoes/crampons. The final plans will be discussed in the mandatory pre-trip meeting.
  • Our hiking pace will be MODERATE (no slowpokes, no speed demons)
  • Old Goat Glacier trail ( Distance: 8kms, elevation gain: 650m )
  • Chester Lake ( Distance: 12kms, elevation gain: 400m )
  • Group hiking in effect in the area due to bear activity. If you are unable to respect this guideline, refrain from signing up.
  • The plan is to enjoy a great potluck, the beautiful scenery, the great company, and the photo opportunities while having FUN so bring your cheerful personalities along.
  • Your coordinator has not been on these hikes before, but he has the GPS tracks. Please be patient.
  • This is a first-paid, first-get-on event. Payment is due immediately upon registration, or you will be moved to the waiting list. If you didn't pay and someone else on the waitlist did, they will get on before you! Any overbooking will be fully refunded.
  • Refunds after the cut off are not possible, but you can find a replacement and work out the payment amongst yourselves.
  • The maximum number of people for this trip is 10. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting to decide carpooling, hiking conditions, and other details. Date and time TBC.



ITINERARY:

Friday - We will leave Edmonton in the afternoon Friday, October 1st, 2010, and head to Canmore. We will be staying at The Hostel Bear for two nights. Since our Saturday hike is not too difficult, we don't have to go to bed early and there will be some time to party.

We will be staying in a co-ed dorm rooms. Bedding will be provided and sleeping bags are NOT permitted. There is a well equipped kitchen with appliances, pots and pans, dishes to cook your own food for the weekend. There is running water, hot showers and electricity in this hostel.

Saturday - We will leave the hostel early in the morning and head to Spray Lakes following the Smith-Dorrian Road. The trailhead to the Old Goat Glacier is about 1.5km West of the campground road.

The hike is only about 30 minutes away from Canmore and entirely on an adequate trail, which is rewarding from the start. The short, forested approach is mostly creek side. We will soon burst into a basin enjoying rapidly expanding views of Spray Lakes Reservoir and the Three Sisters Massif. Once we surpass the trees and enter the canyon, the crest of a moraine offers a gentle ascent probing the realm of rock and ancient ice.

After our hike, we will head back to Canmore, relax, and have a potluck supper. These are always a great mixer to kick off the festivities on Saturday night. Please bring along something to share with your comrades.

Sunday - Sunday morning we will check out and leave the hostel early and head to Chester Lake. This popular trail leads up through forest to lovely Chester Lake, one of the most rewarding destinations in the area. The grade is steady uphill, and the first 2.7 km on old logging roads are open to cyclists. This trail is appropriate for both hiking and snowshoeing.

About an hour from the trailhead, the grade eases, and spruce forest gives way to larch trees and hummucky meadows. Soon Chester Lake is in view, backdropped by the tilted rocky layers on Mt. Chester. For those so inclined, a rough trail circles the lake, offering perspectives on the lake and mountains.

After the hike, we will go for an early dinner (there is an awesome pizza place in Canmore) and afterwards, we will depart Canmore and head back to Edmonton with great memories and photos.




PAYMENT NOTES & INSTRUCTIONS:

The event cost is $62.10. Since our treasurer will be out of reach, you can pay us directly through paypal (send to saeedfd at yahoo dot com).

If you have any questions, please email/call me.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Your cheerfulness
  • Hiking boots / sturdy running shoes
  • Long pants
  • Snowshoes/Crampons (?)
  • Fleece/warm jacket (no cotton)
  • Raingear and windproof clothing regardless of the weather forecast
  • Park Pass or $$
  • Water
  • Lunch and breakfast for Saturday/Sunday
  • Food/appetizer/drinks/etc. for potluck
  • Overnight items
  • Desired equipment
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Bear spray
  • Hiking poles
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Gaiters
  • Camera
  • Slippers
  • Earplugs
  • BYOB

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Distance is approximately 391kms from Edmonton. Allow 5 hours travel time. Drive south to Calgary on Highway 2 (Queen Elizabeth II) and from Calgary drive west (Banff) on Highway 1 (Trans Canada Hwy) to Canmore.
The Hostel Bear is located at:1002 BOW VALLEY TRAIL, (phone #403-678-1000). (GPS Coordinates: N51 5.407', W115 21.004').

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):936Km
Carpool Departure Time: 3:15 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 $271.44 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Friday, April 25, 2025). 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.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$62.10/Person
Non-Member Cost:$62.10/Person
Cost Includes:Hostel + paypal fees
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the EOC on Thu, Sep 23 2010.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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