Backpack to The Forks - Beginners and Slow-Pokes - Fri, Jun 25 2010, Sat, Jun 26 2010, Sun, Jun 27 2010

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Backpack to The Forks - Beginners and Slow-Pokes (6/25/2010)

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:

Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 25 2010, Sat, Jun 26 2010, Sun, Jun 27 2010 5:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 3:30 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jun 20 2010 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

$20.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Never backpacked, but always wanted to give it a try? This trip is for you! This outing is aimed at experienced hikers who would like to take their backcountry experience to the next level - the overnight backcountry camp trip.

We'll hike the 8km (60m gain) into camp at a slow-moderate pace (3.5 - 4 km/hr) over undulating terrain. We'll then set up 'base camp' at the Forks campground, which allows us a full day of hiking with light packs on Saturday, before hiking back out to the parking lot on Sunday.

If you are fast, or quite experienced, you are welcome to join, but please expect to share your wisdom with our newbies, and travel at our speed for the weekend.

This trip with be on a tent sharing basis only. I have booked one site per 2 campers. No exceptions. Please indicate in your notes if you have a tent and / or stove, and whether you prefer a male or female (or either) tentmate.

Itinerary:
Day 1: ~ Drive to trailhead, 8KM (2-2.5 hr hike) to The Forks campground, set up camp and sleep. :)
Day 2: ~ Day hike(s) - options include Turbine Canyon (Lawson Lake) and Three Isle Lake or either Kananaskis Pass. Campfire and sleep!
Day 3: ~ Breakfast, pack up camp and depart sites late morning; 8KM (2 - 2.5 hr) hike back to the cars and home.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

The cost for this event is $20 per person.
Payment: You must pay in full when registering or I will have to move you to the waiting list.
Payment through Paypal: Send payment to ponymusic@hotmail.com and include your COC username.
Please DO NOT SEND ME PAYMENT IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITLIST
Absolutely no refunds unless I can find a replacement for you. If you have to cancel, the person who will take your spot will pay you directly.

Your coordinator will not be dealing with payment beyond the original payment.

Required Items to Bring:
* Backcountry camping equipment: Please refer to the COC equipment list for backpacking or e-mail me with questions.

Note: Backcountry gear can be rented at MEC or U of C

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west from Calgary for approximately 70 km, then turn south on Highway 40 for approximately 50 km. Turn right onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail and follow the signs to North Interlakes Picnic Area/Parking lot and/or Mount Indefatigable.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

3:30 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $99.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Sunday, May 10, 2026). 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:

Weather conditions: Not available yet for the date of the trip; they will be e-mailed to participants when available.

Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road, weather and trail conditions.

- 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:

$20.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Backcountry camping/wilderness pass
Paypal/online banking fees

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:
*Note: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully, and note above conditions for refund.