Grande Cache Saddle and Paddle - FULL - Fri, Jul 8 2011

Grande Cache Saddle and Paddle - FULL (7/8/2011)

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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:

Hinton and Grande Cache

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 8 2011 5:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 18 2011 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 nights, 2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Colleen R
Christine T
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Member Cost:

$156.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will head out to the Entrance Ranch near Hinton on Friday night and set up our tents.

On Saturday, we will go for a 2 hour ride horseback ride. We will head onto historic trails with spectacular mountain views and ride through mature evergreen forests. Don't forget your camera!

After horseback riding it's off to Grande Cache for dinner to relax with a free evening of dining and hiking near the townsite. We will be staying at the Grande Cache Municipal Campground on Saturday night.

On Sunday, we will spend an afternoon on the river with with Wild Blue Yonder on their Sulphur River trip(class II - III). Paddles, wetsuits, helmets and lifejackets will be provided, so you just need to bring your swimsuit and towel for the rafting.

We'll depart Grande Cache in the late afternoon and be back in Edmonton in the evening.

NOTE:
This is a first paid first get on event. If you want to get on, send us your payment first and when someone on the main list does not make the payment you'll get to be moved up. Any overbooking will be fully refunded.

Required Items to Bring:
For Rafting: swimsuit, shoes that can get wet (sport style sandals work the best), towel

For Horseback Riding: Long pants and a good sturdy pair of shoes with a heel, a well fitting hat, sunglasses, jacket or warm sweater. Backpacks and sandals are not allowed, but you may bring rain gear.

For hiking: Clothing appropriate for the weather, which may include rain, hiking boots with good soles and good ankle support

-Water
-Food for the weekend
-Toiletries, including soap
- Camping gear
- Money

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
waterproof camera
sunglasses
Cowboy hat
Camera
Sunscreen
Earplugs
Flip flops for the shower

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

For Entrance Ranch: From Highway 16 (west out of Edmonton)
turn north (left) on Hwy 40 towards Grand Cache 5kms before the town of Hinton
cross the Athabasca River bridge and up the hill
continue on Hwy 40 past the turn off for Old Entrance at the top of the hill
continue on Hwy 40 slowing after 1 km to turn right into the ranch at the wooden sign post to the road entrance

View Entrance Ranch - Hinton, Alberta in a larger map
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For Grande Cache: From Old Entrance, head back to Forestry Trunk Road/AB-40 and turn left.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

868Km

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 $251.72 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, May 2, 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:

$156.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Horseback ride, Whitewater Rafting, accommodations Friday and Saturday night (sorry there is no option to show up on Saturday)

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Sat, Jun 18 2011.

Make a Payment:

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

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