ICELAND Aug 2016 Backpacking Planning - Thu, Nov 19 2015

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ICELAND Aug 2016 Backpacking Planning (11/19/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Backpack

Event Location:

To be emailed to attendees

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Nov 19 2015 6:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Nov 19 2015 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Raihan K
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome

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:

ICELAND! ICELAND! ICELAND!

Folks, our Aug 2016 Iceland Backpacking Trip is shaping up nicely. We have 4 confirmed (those with air tickets) and a couple of maybes. We will have a total of 8 spaces (huts have already been booked).

ANOTHER 4 COC MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US. We are aiming for Iceland’s premier hike – the Laugavegur Trail (including the mountain pass travel to Skogar by the sea). Your backcountry hiking capability may be assessed by the coordinator to determine your suitability.

This is the trail we’re planning to hike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAXHAyOD2Gk
Approximate cost of this trip will be $2,200 (including airfare). This is based on a very modest budget (camping, hostels, cheap meals, etc). You are responsible for your airfare and all other costs. You will only pay your coordinator for the hut fees, which he has already paid in advance to the Icelandic trail club. Once paid, hut fees will be non-refundable.

PLANNING MEETING AGENDA:
Dates
Carpooling (to and from Edmonton)
Gear
Food
Clothing
Safety
Side Trips
PLANNING MEETING VENUE:
One of our participants has volunteered his office space for our meeting. No food or drinks allowed. Address will be emailed to attendees.

2016 ICELAND ITINERARY
Aug 12: Most folks flying out of Edmonton that day
Aug 13: Reach Reykjavik in the late morning (afternoon excursions, bar/pub scene)
Aug 14: Reykjavik day tours (museums, landmarks, etc) , early to bed
Aug 15: Morning bus to Landmannalaugar, afternoon hike 5-10km, hot pools
Aug 16: Day hiking around Landmannalaugar, ~12-15km
Aug 17: Landmannalaugar – Hrafntinnusker, 12km, 470M (Night at hut)
Aug 18: Hrafntinnusker – Álftavatn, 12 km, -490M (camping)
Aug 19: Álftavatn - Emstrur (Botnar), 15 km, -40M (camping)
Aug 20: Emstrur (Botnar) – Þórsmörk, 15km, -300M (camping)
Aug 21: Þórsmörk – Fimmvorduhals 12km, +900M (hut stay)
Aug 22: Fimmvorduhals – Skogar, 12km -900M (camping)
Aug 23: Bus back to Reykjavik

Some are flying back on Aug 24. Some of us are staying extra days. Your coordinator is staying till Aug 30 and covering Geysir, Gulfoss, Snaefellness, Skaftafell, and Hofn. Likely also the Blue Lagoon.

Required Items to Bring:
Just yourself. Please don't bring any food or drink.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Any books or guides on backpacking in Iceland.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be emailed to attendees. It will be in an office building downtown. Parking is usually cheap or free after 6pm.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

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