*Change of Route* Egypt Lake (Backpack) - Fri, Jul 18 2014, Sat, Jul 19 2014, Sun, Jul 20 2014

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*Change of Route* Egypt Lake (Backpack) (7/18/2014)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Banff National Park
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jul 18 2014, Sat, Jul 19 2014, Sun, Jul 20 2014  5:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jul 10 2014 6:00:00 AM
Event Duration:2 nights and 2 days
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Ryan
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Member Cost:$14.23/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Please note that the location of the trip has been changed from Glacier Lake, as previously posted, to Egypt Lake.

If you are interested in attending, after registering for this event please submit payment to Ryan immediately. Please contact me if you have any questions.

This is a weekend backpack trip to picturesque Egypt Lake in Banff. To spice it up a bit from a regular in-and-out trip, we're going to take a slightly different route in than we are out!

There are actually many ways to get to Egypt Lake, but my plan is to take the most commonly hiked route (via Healy Pass), and to start from Sunshine Meadows. Most hiking books describe a hiking route that begins from the Sunshine Village skihill parking lot, which involves a 655 m uphill slog to Healy Pass. However, we will save our energy by instead taking a shuttle bus from the base parking lot to the upper Sunshine Village ski area. By taking the bus, we will avoid 520 m of elevation gain, and instead of 655 m uphill to Healy Pass (over 9.2 km), we will hike approximately the same distance (9.1 km) but will follow a more undulating route along the continental divide (165 m elevation gain over 2 km to Wawa Ridge, 225 m descent over 3.6 km to Simpson Pass, 195 m gain over 3.5 km to Healy Pass - collectively 360 m of elevation gain). After reaching Healy Pass, we descend 335 m over 3 km to reach Egypt Lake. We will descend from Healy Pass on Sunday via the direct route that will take us right down to the parking lot.

It should take us approximately 3 to 4 km to complete the hike to Egypt Lake. Once we have arrived and set up camp, we can relax. Depending on our energy level and how long it takes us to reach camp, we might also consider taking an additional day-hike in the area after we set up camp - there are a wide range of dayhikes that begin from Egypt Lake.

The following day, we'll make our way back over Healy Pass, and continue with a gradual descent to return to the parking area.

I plan to depart on Friday evening (July 18) after work at 5 PM-ish. I have booked one campsite (and if there is sufficient interest may book a second site) at the Tunnel Mountain campground in Banff. A departure from Edmonton on Saturday morning is possible for anyone who wishes to sign up but doesn't want to camp on Friday, but the group must all be at Sunshine Village parking lot in time for the 11 AM shuttle bus.

An optional pre-trip meeting will be held on July 14th at Block 1912 (10361 Whyte Ave), during which those attending will discuss carpool options and other issues relating to the hike (e.g. possible tent partnerships, shared equipment, etc.).

REGISTRATION NOTES: Please note that registration is not complete until you have submitted payment to me for this event. If you are on registered list but have not paid, please be aware that I may move you to the waiting list in favour of waitlisted members who do pay. Please do not submit payment to the EOC Treasurer; instead, please pay funds directly to me by PayPal or PC Banking to ryaninetown at gmail dot com (or contact me to make other payment arrangements).

When you sign up, please email me to answer the following questions:

  • 1. Do you have a tent that can fit two people, which you are willing to bring along for this event?
  • 2. Do you have any preferences for specific tenting partners?
  • 3. Do you have a backcountry stove?
  • 4. Is your preference to camp overnight on the Friday evening prior to the hike, or to depart Edmonton early on Saturday morning?
  • 5. If you would like to carpool: what part of the city do you live in? (e.g. downtown, west end, Mill Woods...)

    • Required Items to Bring:
  • Large Backpack (at least 40L)
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Rain gear
  • Clothing for temperatures between -5 and +25c
  • Bear Spray
  • Food
  • Dry bag to hang food in overnight
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Tent (one tent required per two participants)
  • Backcountry stove (prefer at least two for the group; Ryan can provide 1)
  • Water Filter (at least one for the group; Ryan can provide this)
  • Hiking Poles
  • Camera
  • Smaller daypack
  • First aid supplies
  • Emergency supplies (e.g. emergency blanket, spare matches)

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:From Edmonton, travel on Highway 2 south until reaching the Calgary city limits. Exit on Stoney Trail, and travel west on Stoney Trail until reaching the exit to 16th Avenue NW (Highway 1). Travel west out of Calgary on Highway 1 until Banff National Park. After passing the town of Banff, exit on to Sunshine Road.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):860Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 5:00 PM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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 $249.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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:

    - 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:$14.23/Person
    Cost Includes:Backcountry fee ($9.80 per person) plus $11.70 reservation fee.

    Participants will be asked to make reservations for the 11 AM White Mountain Adventures Shuttle Bus ($16 per person one-way) on July 19th; reservations are required by 24 hrs prior to our hike. You must go to the White Mountain Adventures website to book the shuttle (click on the "Book Summer Shuttle" box on the webpage).

    Please advise me if you are interested in camping overnight on July 18th at Tunnel Mountain in Banff. I have reserved a campsite at the Tunnel Mountain campground; depending on the number of people who plan to camp I may purchase a second site. I will collect campsite fees separately from everyone (the cost will likely be between $11-$15/person).
    Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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