Sentinel Pass - Sat, Jun 21 2008

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Sentinel Pass (6/21/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 21 2008 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 19 2008 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 & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Elevation Gain: 724 m
Total Distance: 11.6 km

The trail starts at Moraine Lake and quickly rises through a series of well constructed switchbacks. The trail levels off at Larch Valley. As you arrive in this alpine meadow, Eiffel Peak and Pinnacle Mountain stand in front of you and Mt Temple towers above to your right. Behind you are the Ten Peaks to complete this wonderful panorama. After a short break, we will make our way up Sentinel Pass to get a bird's eye view of the area. We will return the same way we came up.

Plan for a long day as we may stop for supper on the way back from the hike.

Please note: Our goal will be Sentinel Pass but due to cool spring temperatures, there may still be too much snow. We will hike to Upper Minnestimma Lake, have lunch and then decide whether to continue on to Sentinel Pass. If conditions are not suitable, we will backtrack to the Wenkchemna/Larch junction and hike to Eiffel Lake. **You must bring along sturdy hiking boots for this hike**

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Boots (No Runners)
Gaiters
Warm Clothing (No Jeans)
Rain Gear
Lunch
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:

8:00 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:

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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: