Celebrate Canada Day Hike/Picnic near Larch Valley - Thu, Jul 1 2010

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Celebrate Canada Day Hike/Picnic near Larch Valley (7/1/2010)

PRE-REGISTRATION 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.

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:

Hike

Event Location:

Moraine Lake, Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jul 1 2010 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jun 29 2010 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours(plus drving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Marcel B
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

16 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Elevation Gain: about 600m
Total Distance:10km or so

Come and celebrate Canada Day in style! We will hike to an incredibly scenic viewpoint in the Larch Valley area where we will settle down and have a Canada Day Picnic.Please bring one food item to share. Enough for around 4-6 people.

Some food ideas:
Cheese/Crackers
Fruit (pre-cut)
Veggies (pre-cut)
Your Favorite Ethnic 'finger food'
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (yummm!)

The possibilities are endless. There are many great markets in town (such as Sunterra) if you would rather pick something up. Just keep in mind that we must leave no trace of our visit so foods that are not messy and that will keep well are best. I will try to arrange to have a cooler for each vehicle . Small icepacks work well for to keep things cool on the trail if necessary.

This hike is best suited to intermediate hikers as we will go at a moderate pace. While this hike is spectacular on its own, please do not sign up unless you are willing to fully participate in the picnic.

Since this event requires a fair amount of advance preparation, please do not sign up unless you are sure that you can attend. Last minute cancellations are very difficult to fill.

Trail Conditions Update: Trail conditions for the Larch Valley area are improving daily with warmer temperatures. Expect the lower slopes to be mostly dry while the upper slopes to have a few snow patches.

Required Items to Bring:
One food item to share
Hiking Boots (No Runners)
Gaiters
Warm Layers (No Jeans/cotton)
Rain Gear
Water
$ or Park Pass

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway 1 westbound to Lake Louise village. Follow Lake Louise Drive 3km to Moraine Lake Road. Turn south (left). Follow this road 12km to its end at Moraine Lake. The trailhead is on the lakeshore, south of the lodge.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

400Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $120.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 2024). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: