Lake Louise - Plain of Six Glaciers - Sat, Oct 20 2007

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Lake Louise - Plain of Six Glaciers (10/20/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Lake Louise

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 20 2007 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 19 2007 11:59 PM

Event Duration:

4 to 5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Catherine M
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 14km
Elevation Gain: 380m

Please do NOT register for this hike unless you are prepared & equipped to hike in the snow! Because of the anticipated trail conditions, we will hike at a slow to moderate, steady pace. Ice cleats or icers from Lee Valley are almost a requirement as the snow and ice can be very slippery at this time of year.

It's wilderness with the edges sanded off, and a couple coats of varnish slapped on, but go anyway. The raw, ancient beauty overpowers man's pestiferous presence and clumsy attempts at embellishment. The trip begins at powder-blue Lake Louise, an unforgettable sight that for many is the Canadian Rockies. From there, you'll climb steadily until you're boxed in by cliffs. You'll see two obvious tongues of the lower Victoria and Lefreoy glaciers, as well as other glaciers clinging higher on the peaks. The lower glaciers are pockmarked with crevasses. On a sunny day, you can sit at trail's end and watch avalanches hurtle down from above. On Popes Peak, it appears as if a sculptor chiseled a series of monks. Look for them standing in a row, their hands clasped in supplication to the mountain gods. Unfotunately, the tea house in closed, but we will hopefully be able to sit in the glorious sunshine to enjoy our lunch. If you want a hot drink, you'll have to pack a thermos!

Ref: Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies 5th Edition, Shoulder Season Trip 118, p427. Also, GemTrek's Lake Louise and Yoho Map.

Required Items to Bring:
- Warm layers
- Gloves & hat
- Waterproof hiking boots and gaiters; icers or ice cleats;
- Lunch
- Water
- $ or park pass

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west from Calgary, past Banff. Take the Lake Louise turn-off and head in. Past the stop sign, you'll see a strip mall on the right (it's a good coffee/bathroom stop). Continue past the mall and up to the Chateau Lake Louise. Park in the lot there, and then meet at the lakeshore (follow the short trail from the parking lot up to the lake and loiter there - you'll see the boathouse to your left, and the Chateau to your right).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

400Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $120.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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:

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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: