Waterton Canada Day Weekend (Camping) - Fri, Jun 28 2013, Sat, Jun 29 2013, Sun, Jun 30 2013
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Waterton Canada Day Weekend (Camping) (6/28/2013)
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: | Waterton National Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Fri, Jun 28 2013, Sat, Jun 29 2013, Sun, Jun 30 2013 8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Jun 15 2012 5:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 3 days / 2 nights | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D5: Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Barbara B.
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 4 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
June 25 Update: Waterton was not really impacted by the floods, however, Akamina Parkway is closed due to a road washout. We'll check trail conditions in Waterton when we get there and modifiy hikes accordingly. Carthew-Alderson is out. See Waterton Trail Report and Waterton Weather (currently sunny and 25ºC to 27º).
IMPORTANT - Read:
Friday, June 28:
Bertha Lake and Falls "Both the falls and the lake are popular destinations. The hike to falls is on a broad trail with only moderate elevation gain, numerous viewpoints, and signs to explain the different vegetation. The falls are pretty, though not spectacular; the cree, however, is a popular wading and foot-bathing area. Beyond the falls is a series of steep switchbacks. Beautiful subalpine Bertha Lake, in its deep valley, is worth the effort it takes to hike there."
Saturday, June 29:
Carthew-Alderson Traverse "This very popular traverse from Cameron Lake to Waterton Park townsite is an ideal one-way hike. Moderately difficult, it take you to a high alpine country at windswept Carthew Pass, then descends along the shores of four high alpine lakes, traverses beautiful meadows, passes waterfalls, and crosses through deep cirques before ending at the townsite."
Sunday, June 30:
Rowe Lakes "Like diamonds, these two lakes appear slightly different every time you look at them. In the early summer the lakes lie in a setting of brilliant flowers, dominated by the white tassels of bear grass. In midsummer, the lakes take on a greenish glow, reflecting the color of the surrounding hillsides."
Accommodation - Waterton
Townsite Campground
Book your campsite through the Parks Canada website here. Total camping fee for the two nights in Loop H is $56.00 per site ($22.50 per site x 2 nights + $11.00 reservation fee).
Sharing Accommodation:
Waterton Townsite Campground Loop H (same campsite both
nights):
Waterton Townsite Campground Loop H on Friday night and Loop G
on Saturday night: Note that you will remain on the waiting list until you have e- mailed your coordinator where you will be staying. You must also meet the criteria noted in red above. Your spot on the waiting list does not matter; first people to have reserved/paid accommodation are the first to get on.
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 580Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:30 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $174.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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: *Note: See event description above. |