Paradise Valley & Giant Steps & Horseshoe Lake - Sat, Jul 8 2017

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Paradise Valley & Giant Steps & Horseshoe Lake (7/8/2017)

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

Event Location:

Lake Louise area along Moraine Lake Road

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 8 2017 8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 6 2017 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

a long day (plus driving)

Difficulty Rating:

D7: 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: Approximately 22 - 24 kms round trip
Elevation Gain: Approx 800 meters cumulative
Pace: Slower ascending moderate otherwise, taking time to embrace the day.
We will be staying together as a group at my pace, no exceptions.
If you need to be back to the city by a certain time it would be best not to sign up. We are out to enjoy the day and our time on the trail may vary.
If the forecast turns miserable this event will be cancelled and an email will be sent out Friday evening.

DRIVERS ARE NEEDED

Hike Description
This classic hike into Paradise Valley and seeing Lake Annette, the north face of Mount Temple, Horseshoe Glacier, Horseshoe Meadow and then the Giant Steps is a premier four booter (I don’t know I have never been but that’s what the Copeland’s say) and it does not get any better than that. Or does it? I have seen photos of the lake below Horseshoe Glacier but that’s not enough, I want to witness it with my own eyes and feel how cold it is. To get to it adds a little more distance and elevation gain bringing this event up to a D6 rating. Do some homework and come prepared to assist with route finding and to explore. Lakes and streams and glaciers and waterfalls, those are the places to find refreshment on a hot day. There may be an option for a loop if we find Horseshoe Lake, after that we will return the way we came.

References
"Canadian Rockies Trail Guide" by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson
"Don't Waste Your Time In The Canadian Rockies" by Kathy & Craig Copeland
"Lake Louise & Yoho" GemTrek Map

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots
bear spray
food, water, electrolytes
clothes for varying weather conditions (no cotton nor jeans)
personal first aid kit
Park Pass or Canada 150 Discovery Pass
bag for dirty boots for the drive home
money (coins or small bills) for your driver
cheerful personalities

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

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 2.3km to the Paradise Creek Trailhead

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

358Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $107.40 (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: