Packer's Pass - Sat, Aug 23 2014

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Packer's Pass (8/23/2014)

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 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:

Banff National Park - Skoki Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 23 2014 9:10 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 21 2014 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

8+ hours: plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Difficult to Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Andra
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: Approximately 21 kms
Elevation: Approximately 780 meters
Pace: mostly moderate but slower while ascending
Note: We may descend to Zigadenus Lake which would add on a small amount of distance and elevation gain.

This event is for hikers who have recently completed some events with similar distance, elevation and pace.
Only sign up if you are willing to stick together and hike as a group and take time to enjoy the views.
We are out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary, so do not be in a rush to get back to the city.
If the forecast changes and calls for rain all day Saturday then this event will be cancelled.

Hike Description
Packer’s Pass is a great option for a day hike into the Skoki region. Distance and elevation are similar to Deception Pass but it is much more scenic. These passes are separated by Packer’s Peak with Packer’s Pass being on the west side. To get to Packer’s Pass, you first hike roughly 4km along the fire road. We’ll reach the Halfway Hut, pay a visit there then work our way through Boulder Pass to Ptarmigan Lake. After one km from Boulder Pass, we will look for a cairn on the west end of Ptarmigan Lake, which should mark where we begin our ascent up a grassy slope with a not so defined trail to Packer’s Pass. From the Pass we will see Zigadenus Lake (one of the Skoki Lakes) below. We may descend to the Lake, which would add a small amount of distance and elevation. The views in this whole area are impressive and we will be taking time to enjoy them.

Reference
"Lake Louise & Yoho" GemTrek Map

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots
food, water
clothes for varying weather conditions (no cotton nor jeans)
personal first aid kit
Park Pass or money to purchase one
bag for dirty boots for the drive home

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
bear spray
poles
bug spray
sunscreen
camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Trans-Canada interchange at Lake Louise, follow Whitehorn Road uphill toward the Lake Louise ski area. At 1.7km turn right onto the gravel Fish Creek Road and follow it 1.0km to the Fish Creek Parking Area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

350Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $105.00 (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: