**** DATED CHANGED: Lake Louise Plain of Six Glaciers - Mon, Aug 24 2015

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**** DATED CHANGED: Lake Louise Plain of Six Glaciers (8/24/2015)

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:

Lake Louise

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Aug 24 2015 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 23 2015 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Yvanne G
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Total Distance: 12 km
Elevation Gain: 365 m
Pace: Relaxed

"The Plain of the Six Glaciers trail transports you into the heart of the Canadian Rockies' most famous postcard view and sets you down beneath the glacier-capped summits of Mounts Victoria and Lefroy. However, don't expect much solitude on one of Banff's most popular trails." (Ref: Brian Patton & Bart Robinson, Canadian Rockes Trail Guide, p. 92)

The trip begins at the shores of powder-blue Lake Louise, an unforgettable sight all-by-itself. From there we will follow the trail as it climbs steadily to the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House situated high above Lake Louise and below the crevasses of Lower Victoria Glacier. We will continue another 1.5 km past the Tea House, to the look-out where we can take in the surrounding views of Abbot Hut and the glaciers clinging high above.

After visiting the look-out, we will return to the Tea House area for lunch - feel free to bring a lunch and / or purchase something from the Teahouse. (Note: It's Alpine tea house pricing and portions - plan accordingly!) :)

Ref: Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies 6th Edition, Trip 118, p. 427.

Please Note: if you are looking for a fast paced event or are in a rush to get back to Calgary, this is not the event for you.

Note that the date of this event may be changed depending on weather conditions. Currently, the forecast looks excellent!

Required Items to Bring:
Water, 2-3 litres depending on weather conditions
Lunch & snacks
Comfortable Hiking shoes/boots
Non-cotton layers
Rain gear / toque / gloves - even if sunny!
Park pass or $$ for entry into Banff National Park

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
First-aid kit
Camera
$$ for Tea House Purchases
Insect Repellant
Bear Spray
Padded sit-upon

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada) and continue to the Lake Louise Exit. Follow the signs up to the Lake Louise parking area. We will re-group at the village parking area prior to going up to the lots to make finding the group easier!

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

340Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $102.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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 and current avalanche conditions for the trip.

- 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:

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: