Rocky Mountain Backpacking/ Camping - Sunset Pass - Fri, Aug 29 2008, Sat, Aug 30 2008, Sun, Aug 31 2008, Mon, Sep 1 2008

Rocky Mountain Backpacking/ Camping - Sunset Pass (8/29/2008)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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:

Sunset Pass, Banff National Park/ David Thompson Country

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 29 2008, Sat, Aug 30 2008, Sun, Aug 31 2008, Mon, Sep 1 2008 6:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 31 2008 12:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

3 days 3 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Donna
Mark G
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Member Cost:

$35.39/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ITINERARY BEFORE SIGNING UP. THIS EVENT IS RATED AS D5: DIFFICULT.

We will keep a fairly brisk pace with some steep hills. Good physical condition is a recommended prerequisite. Please sign up to the hiking weekend event for the same weekend if you are unsure about your ability to hike and camp in the backcountry.

We will be staying at the HI-Shunda Creek Hostel in David Thompson Country Friday night.
See website for more information on the hostel. We will be staying in a co-ed dorm cabin. Clean bedding will be provided by the hostel and sleeping bags are NOT permitted (due to sanitary reasons).

Early Saturday morning we will leave for Norman Creek staging area on highway #93 in Banff National Park. The staging area is 17 km North of the Saskatchewan River Crossing at the junction of highways #11 and 93. We will then hike the steep ascent North parallel to Norman Creek passing many viewpoints including Alexandra River to Sunset Pass (approx. 6 km) near the boundary of Banff Park and David Thompson Country where we will camp Saturday Night. On Sunday we will make the long steady hike to the main campsite at Pinto Lake in David Thompson Country for a total of approximately 17 km from our vehicles. On Monday we will hike back the way we came downhill to the trailhead.

To minimize the load everyone will carry, we will coordinate to share gear as necessary. For Saturday and Sunday night, We will assign you to a cooking/ tenting partner.

Please let Mark know whether you have cooking utensils and a tent, and if you have any preferences for cooking/ tenting partners. You will be contacted by e-mail prior to the event for information about gear you are able to provide and what you need to share. Please note that although we do not expect all participants to bring a tent/ cookstove, if not enough people are able to provide these we may need to bump people to the waitlist.

To assist in the organization of this trip, we will have an optional meeting in advance.

Carpool payment: for those that do want the EOC to arrange the carpool for you, we have a new communal payment system. Please DO NOT pay your drivers en route. Passengers will pay Donna when they get to the hostel and she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers evenly.

Click HERE for more info and tips on beginner backpacking and hiking.

Required Items to Bring:
Parks pass or money for pass
Hiking boots
Backpack
Sleeping bag
Food/snacks
Cooking utensils
Please see our events checklist for a full list of supplies for this trip. The coordinator will contact participants with items to be shared.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Backpacking stove
Tent
Hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head south on Highway 2 to Red Deer, then west on Highway 11 through Sylvan and Rocky Mountain House. More detailed directions will be given out at carpool (or emailed if you are not meeting at carpool)
Be sure Check out the AMA Road Report before driving. See AMA website for conditions.
See Google Map

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

800Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 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 $232.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Friday, April 26, 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:

$35.39/Person

Cost Includes:

- Backcountry camping pass (plus reservation fee)
- 1 nights accomodations in a dorm-style cabin
- EOC Transaction Processing Fee(s)

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Thu, Jul 31 2008.

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!
*Note: Cancelling after the registration cut off may result in loss of payment. You will only receive a refund if we can fill your spot.