Walcott Quarry - Burgess Shale Guided Hike (Yoho National Park) - Sat, Jul 27 2013

Walcott Quarry - Burgess Shale Guided Hike (Yoho National Park) (7/27/2013)

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:

Hike

Event Location:

Takakkaw Falls Parking Lot, near Field, B.C.

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 27 2013 7:15 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 20 2013 7:15:00 AM

Event Duration:

10 hours + travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Narmin
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Member Cost:

$81.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Please register directly via the website. Go to Parks Canada to create an account and make your reservation online. Once you have reserved your spot, please send the coordinator an email. Space is not guaranteed.

Once at the Parks Canada website, click on "guided hikes" and select Yoho, then click on the calendar icon to go to July 27 to reserve your spot(s).

Explore the remains of an ancient sea in the sky.

Since its discovery in 1909 by paleontologist Charles Walcott, the Burgess Shale has been widely regarded as one of the world’s most important animal fossil sites. These so-called “stone bugs” are actually the remains of half a billion year old sea creatures so exquisitely preserved that scientists can actually tell what they ate for breakfast! Burgess Shale areas are accessible only via guided hike. These fun and educational hikes are limited to a maximum of 12 people and are led by knowledgeable Parks Canada Heritage Interpreters.

Walcott Quarry – 22 km roundtrip; 900 metre elevation gain. Approximately 10 hours. Beginning at Takakkaw Falls, this awe-inspiring hike takes you through a variety of mountain landscapes including stunning views of Emerald Lake en-route to the world-famous fossils at Walcott Quarry.

Reservations are required. A non-refundable reservation fee of $11.00 will be charged for each online reservation. All fees are collected at time of booking. A confirmation letter will be e-mailed to verify the reservation once payment is finalized.

Required Items to Bring:
Warm clothes (no cotton), rain jacket, rain pants, winter gloves, and toque.
Hearty lunch, snakc, and drinking water (at least two litres).
Hiking boots, hiking poles, extra socks (no cotton).
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hat.
Personal medical supplies and blister kit.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Travel arrangements will be finalized by the group in advance of our hike.

Walcott Quarry hikes depart at 7:30 a.m. MDT from the Takakkaw Falls parking lot. Please arrive at 7:15 a.m. to sign waivers and go through hike preparations. The main Takakkaw Falls parking lot is a 14 kilometre drive from the Trans-Canada Highway; allow 30 minutes to drive from Field. Hikes end at the same location. The road to Takakkaw Falls is steep, with tight switchbacks. Leave trailers in the parking lot across from Monarch Campground.

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:

$81.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$70 Walcott Quarry Guided Hike
$11 non-refundable reservation fee
The fees do not include entrance to National Parks - you will need to have a Parks Canada Pass or pay the daily fee.

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: If it turns out you can't make it, the Parks Canada Cancellation Policy is as follows: cancellations with a full refund of hiking fees may be made by 10 a.m. five days before the scheduled hike. Online reservation changes and cancellations are subject to a fee of $11.00 per transaction.