Mount Robson, Berg Lake - Thu, Aug 12 2010, Fri, Aug 13 2010, Sat, Aug 14 2010, Sun, Aug 15 2010

Mount Robson, Berg Lake (8/12/2010)

The Basics:
Event Type:		Overnight
Event Location:		Mount Robson
Date(s) & Time:		Thu, Aug 12 2010, Fri, Aug 13 2010, Sat, Aug 14 2010, Sun, Aug 15 2010  8:00 AM
Registration Cut Off:		Sun, Aug 1 2010 8:00:00 AM
Event Duration:		4 days, 3 nights
Difficulty Rating:		D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s):		Joanne M Saeed You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:		$45.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)
Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:		8
Minimum Group Size:		8
Number Registered So Far:		6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No
Itinerary:
This world renowned trail takes hikers to some of the best scenery in the province. Beyond Kinney Lake, the trail enters the valley of a thousand falls. Fed by Mist, Berg, and Robson glaciers, visitors often see and hear huge chunks of glacier ice break off into the blue green lake. The hike to Berg Lake camp is a strenuous 21 km and 800 m net gain from the trailhead parking lot. We will camp at Kinney lake for one night, and Berg Lake for 2 nights. There will be a pretrip meeting. The plan is to meet at a location on the south side of Edmonton, and carpool to Mt Robson, leaving Thursday morning. We can stop in Jasper for any last minute supplies, maybe an ice cream and head to Mt Robson. After we reach Mt Robson, we will pick up our back country passes, park at the trail head and hike in to Kinney lake (7 km) for Thursday supper time, and camp at Kinney Lake. This part of the hike is fairly easy, but pretty. Friday morning we break camp, and hike the rest of the 14 km to Berg Lake, the tough part of the trail, were we will camp for 2 nights and do a dayhike of our choice on Saturday, either Robson Meadows, or Munn Basin, Hargreaves lake. Sunday we will pack up, hike back out and drive home, stopping for something to eat in Jasper. I have done this trip before and it is a bit of a tough hike, but do-able if you are fairly fit, and worth the effort for the amazing scenery and back country camp experience. The sights and sounds of the glaciers crashing into the lake is so amazing!! As is the valley of a thousand falls, and the possible day hikes from Berg are really amazing too. There will be a pretrip meeting to decide tent partners, food, gear, and other details. Date and time TBC. Max persons is 8, minimum 4. This is an amazing hike and worth the additional effort and time to get there. THIS IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS. IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE CLUB EVENTS WITH A SIMILAR DIFFICULTY, YOU MAY BE CONTACTED ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH MOUNTAIN HIKING; THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT APPLICANTS WHO THEY FEEL ARE UNSUITABLE. PRE-CONDITIONING HIKES ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Sign up on the wait list, then send me an email briefly outlining your hiking experience, gear, expectations, etc. Its a popular, but serious hike, you need to be prepared, (no wheelie suitcases or flip flops allowed) I will then move you to the participant list
Required Items to Bring: Tent (shared), backpack, Stove, fuel and pots, washing up stuff, food, water filters, bug spray, food bags (park provides bear resistant food storage lockers, warm clothes, warm sleeping bag, rain gear. Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. Bear spray, first aid kit (one per group. Rain gear as the weather is unpredictable. Park pass is recommended since we will be stopping in Jasper.
Notes:
This is a fairly difficult and sustained hike with significant elevation gain. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CARRY A BACKPACK 14 KM WITH ELEVATION GAIN. There are wardens on site and it is a popular trail, but this is an intermediate backpacking trip and you need to be in good condition. You need a good backpack, but if you don' have one, you can rent. Let me know if you have any problmes with obtaining gear. I have done this trip before, and weather and snow conditions are unpredictable, participants must understand that the suggested itinerary is suject to last minute revisions as required for group safety. BUT IT IS AMAZING!!! - Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the EOC's possession by that date. No exceptions. - When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where EOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you cancel. - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events. - Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:		$45.00/Person
Cost Includes:		Approx costs for camping include: Backcountry pass for 3 nights at Berg Lake $15 per person. Cost to be confirmed with park rangers, and to be paid at the trailhead upon check in. Carpool cost. All costs will be paid apon arriving at the campsite, and at the information center when picking up backcountry passes on Friday morning. The 45$ cost will go toward the backcountry/tent passes. Carpool costs to be settled with drivers prior to return trip to Edmonton.
Payment Cut Off:		Payment must be received by the EOC on Sun, Aug 1 2010.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!