The Rockwall - Sat, Aug 1 2015, Sun, Aug 2 2015, Mon, Aug 3 2015

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The Rockwall (8/1/2015)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

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 - Backpack

Event Location:

Kootenay National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 1 2015, Sun, Aug 2 2015, Mon, Aug 3 2015 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 10 2015 9:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

3 days

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Sheena C
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Member Cost:

$21.10/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This trip is not recommended for beginners. Please do not sign up if you are unwilling to hike as a group.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT, YOU NEED TO PAY WITHIN 24 HOURS, OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE WAITLIST.

"The Rockwall is a spectacular limestone cliff that stretches 53 km along the northwest boundary of Kootenay National Park. Along the base of this massive escarpment runs the Rockwall Trail, the most well-known backcountry trail in the park. Hikers on this demanding rollercoaster trail are treated to unparalled view of soaring peaks & hanging glaciers, and wildflowers."

We will not hike the entire Rockwall Trail which is 55km in length. Instead we will do a shortened version at about a total hiking distance of 40 km.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: Saturday, August 1st
- Drive to Floe Lake trailhead and hike along Floe Lake Trail to Floe Lake Campground.
- Camp at Floe Lake Campground. No fires permitted
Distance: 10.7km
Elevation: gain 697m

DAY 2: Sunday, August 2nd
- Hike along Numa Pass Trail & Great Divide Trail to Tumbling Creek Campground.
- Camp at Tumbling Creek Campground. No fires permitted
Distance: 16.8km
Elevation: gain 1,115m (315m to Numa Pass, plus 800m to Tumbling), loss 1,150m (830m to Numa Pass, and 320m to Tumbling)

DAY 3: Monday, August 3rd, Heritage Day
- Hike from Tumbling Creek Campground back to Paint Pots trailhead.
Distance: 10.6km
Elevation: loss 440m
- Drive back to Calgary

When you sign up, please indicate if:
* you have a 2-person tent
* you have a backpacking cooking stove
* you have a preference of sharing a tent with a male or female

We will be SHARING tents - 2 persons per tent, one tent per campsite. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Online email money transfer:
If you have a bank account with TD, BMO, CIBC, RBC, or Scotia, you can use their online banking system to send me an email money transfer. Choose a security password and let me know what it is. My email is: cocsheena@yahoo.ca

Required Items to Bring:
*Sturdy Hiking Boots
* Food for 3 days
* Means to treat water (pump/tablets/drops)
* Layers with warm clothing, wind breaker,& rain gear + Rain cover for backpack
* First aid kit
* Headlamp
* Toilet Paper
* $ for National Park entrance/park pass

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive West on Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) to Castle Junction (past Banff, before Lake Louise). Exit, take Highway 93 southwest towards Radium, BC. We will need to arrange car shuttle between Floe Lake and Paint Pots parking lots.

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 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:

Member Cost:

$21.10/Person

Cost Includes:

2-night backcountry camping/wilderness pass: $9.80 per person per night
Reservation fees: $11.70 for the group, split 8 ways

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: