Elk Island 16Km Wood Bison Trail - Sat, Jan 30 2016

Elk Island 16Km Wood Bison Trail (1/30/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Elk Island National Park - Wood Bison Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 30 2016 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 29 2016 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Lynn F
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Member Cost:

$15.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Arrive at Elk Island National Park approximately 10:15 am and start our hike/snowwhoe at 10:30am. We will park at the Wood Bison trail head. The trailhead is located on the south side of the highway just west of the main park road (range road 201A).

There is a park entrance fee of $7.80/adult. A family pass will cover a car load so if anybody has one, please bring it. If anyone needs to buy a pass they can enter the park and buy one at the automated machine or park gate if open prior to meeting at the trailhead.
The trail is a total of 16 km and should take us 4-5 hrs with a break for lunch where we can enjoy a hot or cold lunch with warm beverages. THere is an area with picnic tables, and fire pits if we decide to start a fire.
Hopefully we will spot some bison, moose or deer.

16km is a good distance and a overall minimum pace of approximstely 4-5 km/hour is required. If you are not confident in your physical fitness and ability this may not be the event for you. This is a loop hike and no short cuts to go back.

Required Items to Bring:
1)Suitable backpack
2)Snowshoes and suitable hikers or boots and appropriate clothes for weather
3)lunch and snacks as needed
3)Warm clothing (dress in layers)
4)Sufficient water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hand warmers
Cook Stove
Pad or something to sit on for lunch break
lunch, water

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Yellowhead Highway east out of Edmonton. Travel east on Highway 16/Yellowhead approximately 20km past Ardrossan and then turn right opposite the main park road and follow the short driveway to the trailhead. The trail is on the south side of the highway

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $23.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Tuesday, December 3, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

Hopefully Mother Nature decides to give us a huge dump of snow and we can proceed as a snowshoe event.
*** If not we will proceed with a hike, so please bring suitable equiptment/footwear for either.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$15.00/Person

Cost Includes:

7.80 park entrance fee 5-10$ to cover carpooling cost depending on # of people May be not cost if enough passes

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!