Backpacking/Camping Weekend - Siffleur Falls - Sat, May 10 2008, Sun, May 11 2008

Backpacking/Camping Weekend - Siffleur Falls (5/10/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

David Thompson Country, west of Nordegg, Alberta

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 10 2008, Sun, May 11 2008 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, May 7 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

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:

Note: Your coordinator has not done this hike before but wants to try it.

As a first chance to do some backpacking and camping this year, I would like to hike to Allstones Lake, which is located in the Bighorn Backcountry region near Nordegg.

The hiking trail that we will follow to Allstones Lake involves an elevation gain of 450 m over 4.6 km. A basic map of the trail route is available here. It should take us 2-3 hours to hike up to the lake, where we will camp for the night. On Sunday, we will hike back to our cars the same way that we came. The total distance we will hike will be approximately 12.9 km over 2 days.

As this trip will be relatively early in the season, it is highly likely that the trail may still be partially covered in snow, and that the temperatures will be cool. Please ensure that you bring clothing appropriate to the weather conditions.

You can look at photos of the conditions experienced by a family who hiked to Allstones Lake on the May long weekends in 2002 and 2003.

Please let me know whether you have cooking utensils and a tent, and if you have any preferences for cooking/tenting partners.

UPDATE (May 8): Due to a recent snowstorm in the Nordegg area, I have decided to switch from the Allstones Lake trail to the Siffleur Falls trail. We will meet at the Siffleur Falls trailhead, rather than the Allstones Lake trailhead.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking boots
Backpack (3500-5000 cubic inches)
Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Clothing appropriate for temperatures between -10C and +10C
Food/snacks
Eating/cooking utensils
Please refer to the EOC's full checklist for backpacking.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camp-stove
Tent
Hiking Guide - "The David Thompson Highway: A Hiking Guide"
Hiking poles
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will park our cars near the Allstones Lake trailhead, located 31 km west of Nordegg on Highway 11.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

680Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 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 $197.20 (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:

- I am expecting participants to share cooking equipment and tents. Please let me know whether you have cooking utensils and a tent, and if you have any preferences for cooking/tenting partners.
- 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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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