Beyond Glacier Lake wilderness camping - 2 nights (8/11/2017)

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 - Backpack

Event Location:

Saskatchewan Crossing on highway 93

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 11 2017, Sat, Aug 12 2017, Sun, Aug 13 2017 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Feb 1 2017 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 Days

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Lorrie W
Mick
Raihan Khan
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance 15km.
Elevation 400M

I will obtain a bivouac permit and we will hike into and camp in the wild. Only those experienced in backcountry camping and can move at a good steady pace will be eligible for this trip. More details can be obtained via email. We will also have a pre-trip meeting.

Required Items to Bring:
See the gear list:
Backpacking Checklist

Human waste practice required as campsite may not be open at this time. bring ziplock bag for your #2
4 season tent
snowshoe might be required.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be provided

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

400Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $140.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.35, effective Monday, June 5, 2023). 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:

- 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.

Cost Includes:

Wilderness pass, national park pass, gas fees etc

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: