Jasper - Valley of Five Lakes and Ice Walk - Fri, Feb 4 2011, Sat, Feb 5 2011, Sun, Feb 6 2011

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Jasper - Valley of Five Lakes and Ice Walk (2/4/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT 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 EOC.

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:Snow Shoe
Event Location: Jasper and Maligne Canyon
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Feb 4 2011, Sat, Feb 5 2011, Sun, Feb 6 2011  4:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 4:15 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jan 5 2010 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 days
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Joanne M
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Member Cost:$55.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Snowshoeing conjures up images of fur traders trudging through deep snow on platforms of wood and sinew. But like many other outdoor winter sports, snowshoeing has undergone somewhat of a re-invention. If conditions are right, snowshoeing offers a chance to see terrain that even cross-country skiers have trouble accessing

And be warned - snowshoeing can be hard work and hills are especially difficult. Tromping through the snow provides a great aerobic work-out but can also be tough on the legs.

Experience the wonders of the Maligne Canyon from the ground up on a guided icewalking tour in Jasper National Park. Your ice walk adventure guide will lead you safely along the frozen canyon floor through its maze of fascinating ice sculptures. Step into a surreal winter world and explore the entrance to a cave system, ice caves, fossils and towering frozen waterfalls stretching over 30m up the canyon walls! Let the beauty of ice surround you on an unforgettable winter icewalk adventure.

ITINERARY:

Friday: leave Edmonton Friday afternoon/evening and spend the night at Jasper Hostel or choice of accomodations.

Saturday: We meet our guide in Jasper at 9:00 and head out for the Maligne Canyon Ice Walk tour for the morning, transportation provided. Then we return for lunch in Jasper and head out for an afternoon of snowshoeing at the Valley of the Five Lakes. Dinner in Jasper, TBD at pretrip meeting. Theres an option for some night skating at skating rink unless we want to cozy up by the fireplace instead!

Sunday: Showshoe trip at another trail, to be determined based on conditions at that time. We will snowshoe for a couple hours, have a late lunch, and return to Edmonton.

COST IS FOR THE GUIDED PORTION OF THE ICE WALK ONLY.


NOTE THAT TRAIL CONDITIONS AND PARKS CANADA RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE TIME WILL DICTATE WHICH TRAILS WE SNOWSHOE, BUT THEY WILL BE MODERATE, AND OF SIMILAR DURATION. The Maligne Ice Walk Portion of the weekend is a guided, supported walk by the Canadian Rockies Adventure Center. http://www.canadianrockies.ca/Guided/Snowshoeing



We will leave Edmonton Friday afternoon, exact time of departure to be determined at pre-trip meeting; and stay at Jasper Hostel or accomodation of your choice.

  • YOU ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE YOUR OWN ACCOMODATION BOOKING.


    • I have had some requests for particular style of accomodation, so please make your own booking. Jasper Hostel at Whistler. The 46 bed dorm style accomodations (male, female, mixed or private) have in building showers and washrooms. Book at the website below. http://www.hihostels.ca/westerncanada/1478/HI-Jasper.hostel

    There are many choices, take a look at http://www.jasperhotels.com

    Since this is a winter trip, it will be very weather dependent. Patience and flexibility for unforseen circumstances through the day will be essential.

  • We will have a pre-trip meeting on Monday, January 24 th at 7:00PM at Block 1912 on Whyte Avenue to discuss carpool, meals, etc. Please make sure you will be available, or send me an e-mail if you can't make it.
    • We will discuss alternatives to the planned activities in the event of inclement weather.



    NOTE: You are required to make your own accomodation reservations. The paid fee only covers the guided and equipped ice walk.

    Required Items to Bring:
    Snowshoes - if you do not have any, you can rent at any of the outdoor equipment stores. If you have any questions, please email or call me.

    Warm layers - no cotton (you will not be allowed to participate without proper clothing) Layers to shed and add as you get moving and warm up. Food for breakfasts, snacks on the trails.     		Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    • Hiking poles
    • Gloves
    • Sunglasses
    • Gaiters
    • Camera
    • Slippers
    • Earplugs
    • Hot drinks
    • Skates
    • BYOB

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:
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    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):750Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 4:15 PM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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 $217.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, November 21, 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:
    PLEASE PAY BY EMAIL AT injuneer4@yahoo dot com. Do not pay by pay pal. Email transfer or contact me for cash transfer in person!

    Since there has been reqest for differing styles of accomodations, you are responsible for making your own reservations. If you have any questions please email me.

  • Please make payment for the guided hike asap. The first 12 people paid will secure a spot, even if you are on the waitlist

    • - 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:$55.00/Person
    Non-Member Cost:$55.00/Person
    Cost Includes:Guided Hike in Maligne Canyon with Canadian Rockies Adventures, equipment provided: boots, cleats/crampons, and transportation to/from Ice Walk from Jasper.
    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.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
    *Note: After the cutoff date, no refunds made unless you can find someone to fill your spot on the guided ice walk.