Backpacking Siffleur Falls - Sat, Oct 3 2009, Sun, Oct 4 2009

Backpacking Siffleur Falls (10/3/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Siffleur Falls, west of Nordegg

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 3 2009, Sun, Oct 4 2009 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Sep 29 2009 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days, 1 night

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Donna
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Carpools will depart at 8 am for Siffleur Falls (62 km west of Nordegg in David Thompson Country), arriving at the staging area around 12 pm. After a quick lunch we will backpack the 7 km into the backcountry. There are 3 waterfalls to see, and hopefully lots of fall colours in the trees. The elevation gain is minimal (126 m), but there is no established camp sites so we will need to carry water filters and be comfortable with no trace, backcountry camping. Sunday we will hike out to the cars, and return to Edmonton.
This is a fairly easy backpacking trip, but there are some steep slopes along the way, so you must be comfortable with a full pack.
I will try and pair people up for cooking and sleeping, so it is not necessary for everyone to carry both a tent and cooking equipment. Please let me know if you have any preferences, or need to share equipment when you sign up.

Required Items to Bring:
backpack, tent, sleeping bag, pots, stove, food, clothing for any weather, bear spray.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Siffleur Falls staging area is 62 km west of Nordegg on highway 11.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

700Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 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 $203.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Saturday, November 23, 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:

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