Sunshine Meadows Loop - Sat, Aug 6 2016

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Sunshine Meadows Loop (8/6/2016)

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:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 6 2016 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 5 2016 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

$40.95/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 10.5km
Elevation Gain: 400m

Note: You must purchase a Gondola ticket to attend the event.

If you purchase online before the trip, you also receive a free pass to ride the Standish chairlift. If you had a season's pass last year, or you have purchased one for the upcoming season, you will save 50% on both the gondola and Standish lift tickets - just bring your pass (or your receipt for the new one) and purchase your ticket at the hill. Gondola tickets are $40.95 per person, round trip. See the site below to purchase your ticket online. Thanks!

http://www.skibanff.com/summer/

We'll take the gondola up to Sunshine Village, hike a loop of the three lakes and Wawa Ridge as described in the Gem Trek map (Banff Edition):

* Sunshine Village to Rock Isle Lake Viewpoint. 2.1 km, gain 105m. From the top of the gondola, at Sunshine Village, follow the gravel trail south as it ascends moderately, keeping left of the small log building. The trail crosses the Continental Divide at 2300m into BC's Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, then descends slightly to Rock Isle Lake. The boardwalk viewpoint is the quintessential Rocky Mountain Vista with a majestic backdrop of peaks reflecting into clear waters.

* Rock Isle Lake Viewpoint to Grizzly and Larix Lakes: 3.4 km return, gain 110m. Continuing from Rock Isle Lake Viewpoint above, descend left on the "Garden Path" into sub-alpine forest dotted with wildflowers (July, August). Here the short growing season and high winds leave the trees stunted and gnarled. Between Grizzly and Larix lakes is a superb viewpoint of the Simpson Valley.

* To Standish Lookout - Twin Cairns - Meadow Park: 4.1km, gain 210m. From Rock Isle Lake Viewpoint, it's a short but steep climb up the spur trail to Standish Lookout on the Continental Divide. Views from here stretch down to Rock Isle and Larix lakes, and southeast to Mt. Assiniboine. Continue north on the main Twin Cairns - Meadow Park Trail along Wawa Ridge. Turn right at Simpson Pass junction to descend on a path back to Sunshine Village.

Optional ride up the Standish lift for a look if there's time, and snacks at Mad Trappers pub before we head down.

Required Items to Bring:
Park pass or $$
Lunch
Hiking Boots / Shoes
Water
Layers
Rain gear

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking Poles (if your knees need some help!)
Camera
Bear Spray
Toque & Gloves
Sunscreen / Bug Repellent
$$ for snacks / food from Mad Trapper Saloon or Creekside Eatery

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the #1 highway 9 km past Banff to the Sunshine Village Interchange and follow the Sunshine Village Road an additional 9 km to the parking lot at the base of the gondola lift.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

270Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $81.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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:

Member Cost:

$40.95/Person

Cost Includes:

Round-trip shuttle bus ride from the parking area to the hiking area; MUST BE PURCHASED BY EACH MEMBER IN ADVANCE - DO NOT attempt to purchase at the event, as you may not get on the bus! Please e-mail me your ticket order # within 24 hours of registering; those who do not do so will be moved to the waitlist.

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: