Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House Hike - Tue, Aug 13 2024

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Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House Hike (8/13/2024)

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 (Lake Louise Ski Hill - Shuttle)

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Aug 13 2024 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 11 2024 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7 hours + driving & shuttle

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

$8.30/Person (See Detailed Cost Info 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Total Distance: 16 km (+opt. 3 km extension)
Elevation Gain: 588 m
Pace: Moderate (3 - 4km / hr; slower on the hills, steady on the flats, with photo stops at the good spots!

Come out on a hike with great views and cake. :) We are headed to the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House for refreshments with a view and for those who want a bit more mileage and a closer view of the glaciers, a 1 hour round trip extension walk while others enjoy a longer lunch at the tea house.

We will catch the 8 a.m. shuttle bus to the lake and begin our hike by heading up to the Highline Route (turning off at Mirror Lake). This gets much of the climbing out of the way first, offers great views on the way out and helps us beat the crowds at the lakeshore. We'll arrive for 'tea' late morning / noon, where you will be welcome to eat the food you brought or purchase some of the treats made on site at the tea house (I'll send you the menu before we go).

Tickets for the shuttle have been pre- purchased by your coordinator. Please plan to e-transfer the funds upon your registration to secure your spot. If I don't hear from you within 48 hours, I'll move you to a waitlist.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Lunch / snacks and/or CASH to buy food
Hiking boots or trail shoes
Non-cotton layers
Rain gear / toque / gloves - even if sunny!
Park pass or $$ for entry into Banff National Park

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
First-aid kit
Camera
Bear Spray
Padded sit-upon
Headlamp (in case we are delayed)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow Hwy 1 west past Banff to Lake Louise. Take the Lake Louise exit and turn right at the lights, following the signs to the ski hill. Park in the designated parking areas and meet the group at the top of the stairs / entrance to the day lodge building. Washrooms are located inside (Ladies= downstairs). We'll head over to the shuttle area together to line up for our bus.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

306Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $97.92 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Thursday, September 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:

If you are unable to drive to the carpool, contact the coordinator and I see if you are able to carpool from the city with another member.

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.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$8.30/Person

Cost Includes:

Cost of shuttle bus - payable to your coordinator upon registration.

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: Note that shuttle cancellations are subject to a cancellation fee. If your cancellation is too late for me to find a replacement, you will only receive a partial refund ($5 if I can get it done online, and $2 if I need to phone PC). Note that I will not be dealing with cancellations after 7 p.m. on the evening before the hike. Please aim to cancel well ahead of the cutoff, or find a member to replace you if you have to cancel at that time. Thanks!