Larch Valley to Paradise Valley via Sentinel Pass (Slow-Moderate Pace) - Sat, Aug 2 2014

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Larch Valley to Paradise Valley via Sentinel Pass (Slow-Moderate Pace) (8/2/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Moraine Lake Road, Banff National Park (Lake Louise)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 2 2014 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 1 2014 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7 hours (plus 2 hrs driving time each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This event is best suited to relaxed-moderate paced hikers who are looking to build endurance by hiking a longer, moderately difficult hike in scenic terrain. Due to distance, duration and elevation, this event is not for beginners. It is also recommended that hikers have done comparable elevation gain / loss, distance, or several shorter (10-12km) hikes prior to doing this event. (Your feet will thank you!)

Distance: 17.1km
Elevation Gain: 724m Elevation Loss: 891m

We will hike from Larch Valley to Paradise Valley via Sentinel Pass. This hike will require a car shuttle between the two trailheads (~10km shuttle on good road) which will be planned ahead by the trip leader.

We’ll follow the Larch Valley trail towards Sentinel Pass. At an elevation of 2611 m (8566 feet), Sentinel Pass is one of the highest in Banff National Park. From the pass we will descend into Paradise Valley and hike out to the trailhead on Moraine Lake Road. Note: Due to bear activity in the region, we must stay in tight groups of four hikers (within 1.5 metres of the hiker in front of you). This will not be a fast hike: please do not be in a rush to finish and return to the city. If you are not prepared to hike with the group, or adjust your pace to fit that of the group, please sign up for another event. Thanks in advance!

Ref: Gem Trek's Lake Louise and Yoho Map.

Required Items to Bring:
* $ or Park Pass for entry to Banff National Park
* proper hiking footwear
* water for the day (~ 2 litres)
* weather appropriate layers (rain gear / fleece etc.)no jeans or cotton please
* day-pack to carry your stuff
* food / snacks
* Bag for dusty/dirty boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
* bear spray
* sunscreen / bug spray
* (sun) hat and sunglasses
* first aid supplies
* toque / gloves
* headlamp
* raingear
* camera
* hiking poles
* toilet paper / ziplock bag / hand sanitizer

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west to Lake Louise. Follow Lake Louise Drive 3km to the Moraine Lake Road. Turn left and follow this road to the Paradise Creek Parking Lot, We'll leave a car there and shuttle everyone to the Moraine Lake parking lot, where we will begin our hike.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

360Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $108.00 (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:

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

- 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:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: