Mt Robson - Berg Lake Backpack - Thu, Jun 16 2011, Fri, Jun 17 2011, Sat, Jun 18 2011, Sun, Jun 19 2011

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Mt Robson - Berg Lake Backpack (6/16/2011)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Mt Robson Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jun 16 2011, Fri, Jun 17 2011, Sat, Jun 18 2011, Sun, Jun 19 2011  7:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jun 1 2011 6:00:00 AM
Event Duration:4 days and 3 nights
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Joanne M
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Member Cost:$42.00/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: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
This amazing, 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, date and time to be emailed to participants. The plan is to meet at a location on the south side of Edmonton, and carpool to Mt Robson, leaving early 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/tent passes at the info center, park at the trail head and hike in to Kinney lake (7 km). We will set up camp at Kinney Lake and have dinner. This part of the hike is fairly easy, but very pretty.
Friday morning we break camp, and hike the rest of the 15 km to Berg Lake, the tough part of the trail. At Berg Lake Campground we will camp for 2 nights and do a dayhike of our choice on Saturday, either to Robson Glacier, or Munn Basin, or 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 several times before and it is a bit of a tough hike, but do-able if you are fairly fit and have some experience carrying a pack. Its worth the effort for the amazing scenery and back country camp experience, Berg Lake is one of my favorite campsites, the views are incredible.

The sights and sounds of the glaciers crashing into the lake is so amazing!! As is the valley of a thousand falls, and the day hikes from Berg are really beautiful too.

Take a look at the trail map for Berg Lake Berg Lake Trail map

ITINERARY
Thursday: Meet at the carpool at 7:00 am and leave for Mt Robson, stopping in Jasper for any last minute supplies, a quick lunch. Arrive at Mt Robson info center, pick up our back country passes, park at the trail head and walk the 7 km to Kinney Lake were we will set up camp and have dinner/a>.

Friday: Leave Kinney Lake fairly early and hike the rest of the way to Mt Robson, about 15 km. There are a couple of steep sections to navigate, and some rocky parts. Its a popular trail and well maintained though. We will walk through the Valley of a Thousand falls, past Emperor Falls and up to Berg Lake campground, where will camp for 2 nights across the lake from the Berg Glacier. A shelter is available for cooking and storing gear but not for sleeping. Food storage lockers are available outside. Primitive dish washing facilities are provided too but bring your own biodegradable soap. .

Saturday: After breakfast sitting in front of one of the best views in the country, we will pack up our day gear for a day hike. There are several options for a day hike, and when we check into the info center we will confirm the conditions and any closures. We may not get to snowbird pass, since the high elevation trail is closed early in the season for Caribou calving. After a day of wandering around the higher elevations, back to the Hargreaves shelter for dinner, relaxing in the campsite and more views.

Sunday: We will get up fairly early and pack up camp and go back down the trails. Its a long hike all the way (23 km) down the trail, but its all down hill (mostly) and quite do-able. Normally we get back to the trailhead early in the afternoon. After soaking our tired feet in the cool river, we can stop at the restaurant at the info center or go back to Jasper for lunch before heading back to Edmonton.



There will be a pretrip meeting to decide tent partners, food, gear, and other details. Date and time TBC.
Max persons is 8, minimum 8. I've booked 4 tent sites for 8 people. 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.



NOTE: (please read the entire posting prior to registering)
  • The final plans will be discussed in the pre-trip meeting.
  • WHEN YOU SIGN UP LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE A PREFERENCE FOR TENT PARTNERS. I WILL DO MY BEST TO MATCH UP TENT PARTNERS. We have 4 tent sites for 8 people. The tent pads can hold 2 solo tents instead of a two person if this is what you want to do.
  • Our hiking pace will be MODERATE (no slowpokes, no speed demons). The scenery is astounding, lets enjoy it!
  • Group hiking in effect in the area due to bear activity. If you are unable to respect this guideline, refrain from signing up. Its a popular trail and normally we will see other hikers on the trail, but we should still stick together.
  • The plan is to enjoy a great hike, the beautiful scenery, the great company, and the photo opportunities while having fun as a group. I do this hike a couple times every year and LOVE IT!
  • This is a first-paid, first-get-on event. Payment is due immediately upon registration, or you will be moved to the waiting list. If you didn't pay and someone else on the waitlist did, they will get on before you! Any overbooking will be fully refunded.Please pay coordinator directly, see below for instructions.
  • Refunds after the cut off are not possible, but you can find a replacement and work out the payment amongst yourselves.
  • The maximum number of people for this trip is 8. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting to decide carpooling, tent partners, shared equipment, and other details. Date and time To Be Confirmed.



PAYMENT NOTES & INSTRUCTIONS:

The event cost is $42.00 for the backcountry camping spots at Kinney Lake for one night, and Berg Lake campground for 2 nights. The sites are booked and paid for, so the cost goes to reimburse for this. Additional cost only is carpool to be paid directly to the drivers. Please pay me the 42.00$ directly through PC banking or in cash (send to injuneer4 at yahoo dot com).

If you have any questions, please email/call me.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Stoves - shared, TBC at pretrip meeting
  • Tents - shared or solo (but has to work out to 2 solo tents in one spot), TBC at pretrip meeting
  • Your cheerfulness
  • Hiking boots
  • Long pants
  • Fleece/warm jacket (no cotton) IF YOU BRING COTTON TO WEAR YOU WILL NOT GO ON THE HIKE
  • crocs/sandals (for hanging out at the campsite)
  • Raingear and windproof clothing regardless of the weather forecast, it often rains here
  • Park Pass or $$ for stopping in Jasper
  • Water bottles or bladder for the hikes, WATER FILTER - SHARED - TBC AT PRETRIP MEETING
  • Food for the weekend, since there are bear lockers, no need to bring a bag for a bear hang
  • Overnight items and clothing
  • Desired equipment
  • FRIDAY MORNING BEFORE HITTING THE TRAIL WE WILL CHECK PACK WEIGHT AND DISTRIBUTE THE SHARED ITEMS. MAKE SURE THAT YOU TARGET A WEIGHT IN YOUR PACK THAT YOU CAN CARRY THE DISTANCE 15 KM on the second day. One option is to eat your heavier food items on the first night at Kinney. Also we have access to water at all times so no need to carry too much with you as we can refill almost anywhere on the trail as we follow a creek.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Bear spray
  • Hiking poles
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Gaiters
  • Camera
  • First Aid kit - shared item

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Distance is approximately 450kms from Edmonton. Allow 5 hours travel time. Mt Robson is just west of Jasper about 40 minutes.
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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):900Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 AM
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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 $261.00 (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:

- 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:$42.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$42.00/Person
Cost Includes:Back country pass/camping for Kinney Lake for one night and Berg Lake for 2 nights. PLEASE SEND BY PC BANKING OR CASH, NO PAYPAL PLEASE. Send to injuneer4 at yahoo dot com

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