Lake Louise Hostel & Lake O'Hara Day Hike - Fri, Sep 4 2009, Sat, Sep 5 2009
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Lake Louise Hostel & Lake O'Hara Day Hike (9/4/2009)
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 | ||||||
Event Location: | Lake Louise Hostel | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Fri, Sep 4 2009, Sat, Sep 5 2009 6:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Thu, Sep 3 2009 12:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | Approx 6 hours plus travel time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Kim Parkin
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | $51.55/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 6 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 3 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 6 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Please be advised that your spot is not reserved until you have paid. The first people who pay will take priority. You will be removed from the list if your payment is not received within 24hours (I will call you to arrange PC Banking). Please DO NOT register unless you intend to pay within the 24hours and are reachable - your payment is due at registration. Those on the waitlist: Do not pay unless you are registered as an attendee. I will call you to let you know and to arrange PC banking.
Accepted Method of payment:
The carpool will leave at 6:00 pm Friday. We will be overnighting at the Lake Louise Hostel in order to catch the 8:30 am bus to Lake O'Hara on Saturday morning. Bring a change of clothes and toiletries. The hostel provides the bedding so please do not bring a sleeping bag. The last bus out of Lake O'Hara is 6:30p.m. A consensus of the group will decide which bus to catch out. DO NOT make any plans for the evening so everyone has the chance to stay as long as possible should this be the group’s consensus. After the hike, we will be stopping in Banff/Canmore for supper before heading back to Calgary. Expected return to the carpool location will be anywhere from 6:00p.m. to Midnight….
Please note the following:
Refunds (but not guaranteed): | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Drive on Hwy 1 West to Lake Louise. When you enter off Hwy 1, you will come to a 4 way stop. Turn right onto Village Road. The hostel is on the left side just past the small bridge (second to last building). Big red building with a green roof. You will see the large sign 'Alpine Club' and small sign saying 'HOSTEL'. On Satursday morning we will travel to the Lake O'Hara Bus Pick-up Parking Lot which is approx 2.5kms west of the BC/Alberta border on Hwy 1(you will see a sign to turn left off the Hwy). | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 385Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 6:00 PM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $115.50 (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: | $51.55/Person | ||||||
Non-Member Cost: | $51.55/Person | ||||||
Cost Includes: | - Lake Louise hostel for August 4th. - Bus ride in & out of Lake O'Hara on August 5th | ||||||
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: |