Castleguard Meadows via Alexandra River - Maybe Maybe Event - Mon, Aug 10 2020

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Castleguard Meadows via Alexandra River - Maybe Maybe Event (8/10/2020)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Meeting

Event Location:

Meeting only

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Aug 10 2020 6:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Aug 10 2020 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1 hour

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Benn C
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Member Cost:

$35.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Posting is to gauge interest for this trip. I'll set up a separate Zoom meeting once we have adequate interest to go over details.
Sign up only if you are seriously interested. This is a tough route as the trail isn't always visible.

Expected dates - Sep 2 to 6, 2020. 5 days approximately

This is remote wilderness backcountry backpack.
Located on the edge of the Columbia Icefield, the Castleguard Meadows lie between Castleguard and Terrace Mountains. Described by Muir and Ford in their book Castleguard “So many natural features compete for attention that the senses become saturated”.

The trail via the Alexandra and Castleguard Rivers is a tough slog. But those who make it there will never forget this remarkable region. Finding the way on this remote route, unmaintained track in Banff Park’s northern reaches is not a walk in the park. There will be significant amounts of route finding, deadfall clambering, bushwhacking, numerous unbridged creek crossings and one river crossing is likely waist deep in fast moving water. The route in and the meadows itself has been described as a bear highway, so be prepared. We might even peek at a glacier depending on the final plan.

This trip is best suited to experienced backpackers only.
Trip distance is approx 70 km and 2000m in elevation gain not including a side trip of about 10km.

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Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$35.00/Person

Cost Includes:

expected fees for permits. could be more or could be less.

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.

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