Rocky Mountain Back Pack Conditioning- HI-Shunda Creek Hostel - Fri, Jul 18 2008, Sat, Jul 19 2008, Sun, Jul 20 2008

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Rocky Mountain Back Pack Conditioning- HI-Shunda Creek Hostel (7/18/2008)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: David Thompson Country, Nordegg, Alberta
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jul 18 2008, Sat, Jul 19 2008, Sun, Jul 20 2008  6:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jun 3 2008 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:2 days and 2 nights
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Mark G
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Member Cost:$47.28/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 15 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
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I figure what better place to hold a "Back Pack Conditioning" hike than in the Rocky Mountains. We will do day-hikes together as a group with half to full packs, taking in the sights and wildlife of the beautiful Siffleur Falls area Saturday and Shunda Mountain on Sunday: a 360 degree panorama that takes in both the forest-carpeted foothills and the snow-caps of the Rocky Mountains is your reward for this short, steep walk up a fire road. (note: this is an exploratory weekend as I have not previously travelled these particular trails).
We will keep a fairly brisk pace with some steep hills. At least two Edmonton area "Hills and Drills" or "Backpack Conditioning" hikes are a recommended prerequisite to this event.

We will be staying at the HI-Shunda Creek Hostel in David Thompson Country Friday night, Saturday and leave late Sunday afternoon.
See website for more information on the hostel. We will be staying in a co-ed dorm cabin. Clean bedding will be provided by the hostel and sleeping bags are NOT permitted (due to sanitary reasons).

Saturday night will be a pot luck supper. These are always a great mixer to kick off the fun and games on Saturday night. Sunday afternoon we will meet at Boston Pizza in Rocky Mountain house, after our hike on the way back to Edmonton, for Supper.

Click HERE for more info and tips on beginner backpacking and hiking.


Required Items to Bring:

- Overnight items
- Towel (for showers/hot tub)
- Food for entire weekend
- Hiking boots
- Weather appropriate clothing 		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Bathing suit (they have an outdoor hot tub)
- Hiking Guide: "The David Thompson Highway"
- Board Games
- Musical instrument(s)
- Fuzzy slippers (or other house shoes for in the dining hall)
- Head lamp or flashlight
- Earplugs
- Money for Boston Pizza, Rocky Mtn. House
- Hiking poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Head south on Highway 2 to Red Deer, then west on Highway 11 through Sylvan and Rocky Mountain House. More detailed directions will be given out at carpool (or emailed if you are not meeting at carpool)
Be sure Check out the AMA Road Report before driving. See AMA website for conditions.
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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):600Km
Carpool Departure Time: 6:00 PM
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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 $174.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Wednesday, April 2, 2025). 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:

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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$47.28/Person
Non-Member Cost:$47.28/Person
Cost Includes:- 2 nights accomodations in a dorm-style cabin
- EOC Transaction Processing Fee(s)
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the EOC on Tue, Jun 3 2008.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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*Note: Cancelling after the registration cut off may result in loss of payment. You will only receive a refund if we can fill your spot.