Hiking and Murder Mystery Long Weekend in Nordegg - Fri, May 16 2008, Sat, May 17 2008, Sun, May 18 2008, Mon, May 19 2008

Hiking and Murder Mystery Long Weekend in Nordegg (5/16/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Nordegg, Alberta

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, May 16 2008, Sat, May 17 2008, Sun, May 18 2008, Mon, May 19 2008 5:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, May 13 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 nights and 3 days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Karen
Bryan W.
Shirley M
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Member Cost:

$74.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will drive out to Nordegg on Friday evening and spend 3 days at the Shunda Creek Hostel, taking advantage of hiking, biking and other outdoor opportunities available in the area. Hikes and bike rides will be determined as a group once at the hostel (bring your own mountain bike).

The hostel has co-ed dorm rooms. There are no double bed options, sorry couples! Bedding will be provided and sleeping bags are NOT permitted.

On Saturday and Sunday nights we will have pot luck dinners. We will split into two groups for each night, one cooking and one cleaning.

Best of all, we will have a murder mystery event on each weekend evening! The games allow for only 6-8 players, so the first to sign up and say they want to be in a game (put this in the notes section when you sign up) will be the players. Everyone else can participate by asking questions, but only the players can reveal clues and ask pointed questions to other players. The games have themes, so the players MUST dress in costume or risk booing by the crowd. Shirley will assign the characters and email the players their character's background and costume ideas.

Saturday night's murder mystery is called "Breaking Point" and takes place at a lighthouse. There is a marina with a restaurant and lounge beside the lighthouse. Yacht wear and deck shoes are suggested. 8 players.
Sunday's mystery is called "A Vintage Murder". It is set in a French Chateau in the wine country in 1937. Outrageous accents and 30's outfits are expected. 6 players.

Even if you are not playing, feel free to dress appropriately for the venue!

Required Items to Bring:

Overnight items
Towel (for showers/hot tub)
Food for entire weekend, except for your potluck cleaning night
Murder mystery costume (players)
Hiking boots with good soles (Vibram reccommended)
Mountain bike if going biking
Warm hiking clothes, as layers - it's still coolish in the mountains at this time
Toque, gloves

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

BYOB
Bathing suit (outdoor hot tub!!)
Runners
Hiking guide: "The David Thompson Highway"
Hiking poles (these help knees on long downhill stretches)
Board games
Musical instrument(s)
Slippers
Head lamp or flashlight
Earplugs (to protect you from nighttime evils such as party noises and snoring)
Costumes (non players)
Frisbee, football or other sports equipment
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head south on Hwy 2. At Lacombe, turn off onto Hwy 12. Head west on Hwy 12 until you come to Hwy 22. Go south on Hwy 22 and then west on Hwy 11, which will bring you to Nordegg.

The hostel is just west of Nordegg - look for the hostel sign with a hut and a tree on it. Shortly after the sign, turn right on Shunda Creek Rd. The hostel is few kilometres down this gravel road. Go left at the fork in the road and you will soon be at the hostel.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

600Km

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 $174.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Monday, May 6, 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:

You may bring dogs, but they are not allowed in the hostel. They must sleep in your vehicle and bring a long chain or commercial dog lead to tie them up with when you are outside around the hostel. Rope will not do.

The difficulty rating is due to elevation gains of >200 m on most of the hikes in this area.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$74.00/Person

Cost Includes:

3 nights accommodations in a dorm-style room with bunk beds

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Tue, May 13 2008.

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