Two nights at Stanley Mitchell Hut & Hiking - Sun, Sep 1 2019, Mon, Sep 2 2019, Tue, Sep 3 2019

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Two nights at Stanley Mitchell Hut & Hiking (9/1/2019)

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 - Backpack

Event Location:

Little Yoho Valley, Yoho National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Sep 1 2019, Mon, Sep 2 2019, Tue, Sep 3 2019 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 31 2019 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 days, 2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Lorrie W
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Member Cost:

$100.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

PLEASE NOTE, THIS TRIP STARTS ON SUNDAY, SEPT 1, 2019 OF THE LABOR DAY LONG WEEKEND, RETURNING TO CALGARY ON TUESDAY, SEPT 3, 2019. YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO BOOK A DAY OFF WORK.

The Stanley Mitchell hut is an alpine hut opened in 1940, located at an altitude of 2,060 metres in the Little Yoho Valley in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. It sits in a small meadow not far from the base of a mountain called The President.

Day 1: Hike from parking lot to the hut: elevation gain 520 m, distance 11 km (optional afternoon hike once settled in)
Day 2: Hike the Whaleback Trail or Iceline Trail loop:

Whaleback Trail - 20 km, 1,000 m elevation
Iceline Trail loop: 21.7 km, elevation loss & gain 1,053 m
Alternative hike to Twin Falls: elevation loss & gain approximately 250 m, distance 13.4 km

Day 3: Hike back to the parking lot: elevation loss 520 m, distance 11 km

*** THIS IS GOOD TRIP FOR FIT HIKERS WANTING TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE BACKCOUNTRY HUTS ***

I have booked 10 spots at ACC’s Stanley Mitchell Hut for 2 nights. The hut sleeps 26 in the summer so there will be other guests staying for the duration we are there. We will hike in with sleeping bags, clothes, and food and spend three days and two nights surrounded by incredible scenery. The hut has a fully equipped kitchen. We don’t have to carry any cooking implements or utensils.

We will spend the Sunday afternoon and Monday day hiking or socializing (depending on what people want to do). At night we can sit by the fire, do some photography, play board games, etc.

I will keep everyone on the waiting list until spots are confirmed via payment. Payment will be due immediately to secure your spot. If others on the waiting list pay before you, they will be added to the event immediately.

PLEASE DO NOT PAY THE COC OR ACC. I have paid ACC the full booking fees and made reservations on my credit card .

The cost is $50 per person per night + park pass (or $) + carpool cost. It will be $10 per night less if you are an ACC member (I will need your valid membership # to get member rates from ACC). For Regular club members, a $3.00 per day event fee will apply (total $9.00) and must accompany payment for hut stay.

Required Items to Bring:
Microspikes
Sleeping bag
Warm clothes, gloves, mitts, toque
Headlamp
Rain coat, rain pants
Water
Food for 3 days, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Snacks
Toilet Paper
Bear spray

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking Poles
Camera
GPS
PLEASE ALSO REFER TO THE COC EVENT CHECKLIST LINK ABOVE FOR RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING FOR BACKCOUNTRY EVENTS

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Calgary, drive west on the Trans- Canada Hwy (Hwy 1), past Lake Louise and continue into Yoho Park. Take the Yoho Valley Road/Takakkaw Falls exit (3.7 km before Field B.C.) and follow the road to the Takakkaw Falls parking area. Parking for the Stanley Mitchell Hut is in the Takakkaw Falls parking area.

Please Note: we will be briefly stopping at the Samson Mall in Lake Louise prior to starting the event.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

416Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $124.80 (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:

- 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:

$100.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Hut fee ($40/night) X 2 nights and backcountry pass ($10/night) X 2 nights. Deduct $20 if you can provide your valid ACC membership (must be valid at time of stay in the hut). A $3.00 per day COC Event Fee will be payable if you are not a Premier member.

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.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
*Note: No refunds provided for cancellations unless the coordinator approves the replacement member.