Backpacking to Geraldine Lakes - Fri, Jul 3 2015, Sat, Jul 4 2015, Sun, Jul 5 2015

Backpacking to Geraldine Lakes (7/3/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Geraldine Lakes Jasper

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 3 2015, Sat, Jul 4 2015, Sun, Jul 5 2015 5:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jun 23 2015 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

weekend

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Lynn F
Susan D
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Member Cost:

$37.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All - DO NOT USE

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Spend a weekend in Jasper to backpack and explore Geraldiine Lakes, a series of 4 lakes and falls. We will hike to lake # 2 and set set up camp and relax before continuing onto lake 4 for the afternoon. The pictures online and in books look fabulous so don't forget to briing your camera and bathing suit.
July 3: camping in Jasper at Whistlers campground
July 4 back pack to Geralidine Lakes and explore
July 5 hike back to Jasper and if a hot day enjoy some time at Lake Agnes, near JPL for some swimming before heading home.

Required Items to Bring:
park pass
hiking boots
tent (1 per 2 people)
sleeping bag
thermorest
flash light
appropriate clothing
rain gear
food
water
cooking gear 1 set per 2 people
personal toiletries including tp
small towel

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
camera
hiking poles
water filter - 1 per two people
swim suit
towel
rain tarp
bear spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway 16 to Jasper. Friday night we will be camping at Whistlers campground (off highway 93). Saturday morning we will drive in tandem to the trail head off highway 93.

Notes:

As backpacking trips are popular you will sign up on the wait list. Once you have paid and your transaction has been received by the EOC treasurer, you will then be transferred to the trip list.

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the EOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where EOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you cancel.
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- 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:

$37.00/Person

Cost Includes:

backcounty pass
backcountry reservation fee
whisters camp fee
whisters camp reservation fee
EOC administration fees

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Tue, Jun 23 2015.

Make a Payment:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: The reservation fees are non refundable. Therefore, regardless of when you cancel, a total of $12.50 is non refundable.
If there is a waiting list of people who have paid I will do my best to refund you.