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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250814
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SUMMARY:Elk Lakes Alpine Trip - waitlisting
DESCRIPTION:Itching to tackle some alpine objectives but not sure where to start? Enjoy challenging hiking and interested in venturing off the beaten path? Join the Great Plains Section for a stay at the ACC Elk Lakes Cabin and enjoy some alpine hiking and scrambling from 14 to 18 August. \nParticipants will need strong hiking skills and a sense of adventure. Participants should be ready for at least one long day of up to 20 km of distance and 1\,200 metres of elevation gain. Days with significant objectives could involve a 5 am start in cooler temperatures. Challenging weather conditions could necessitate changes in objectives\, so adaptability and a positive attitude will be a must!  \nA prep meeting will be held each evening to discuss the next day’s objective\, hazards\, and required gear. Departure time will range from 5 to 7 am for major objectives\, and later for shorter hikes. Because this is a cabin trip\, tents and individual cooking equipment will not be required. \nParticipation in this trip will be by application\, closing on 12 February 2025. \nTrip meeting\nThere will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting in spring 2025\, once the cabin booking is confirmed. The meeting will cover trip logistics\, an orientation to the area\, expectations of participants and leaders\, carpooling\, and participant questions. \nCost\nThe trip cost is $225 per participant. This cost includes the cost of accommodation at Elk Lakes Cabin and the ACC-GPS trip participant fee. An active ACC Great Plains membership is required for each participant. \nGear\nParticipants are responsible for their own personal gear. Everyone will need to carry a daypack with required technical gear\, water\, and food for the day\, along with appropriate layers for the weather conditions and a headlamp. Required technical gear for alpine objectives will include a helmet; a harnesses; a double-length sling; an ATC with a locking carabiner\, prusik or hollow block; two locking carabiners; and full-height\, broken in\, stiff hiking boots (mountaineering boots are welcome but not required). Thin leather gloves\, collapsible hiking poles\, and bear spray are strongly recommended. A recommended packing list will be provided to confirmed trip participants.  \nMeals\nThe group will determine an approach to suppers at the group meeting. All participants are responsible for their own breakfasts\, lunches\, and snacks. \nTravel and Accommodation\nParticipants will assemble at the Elk Lakes parking lot at 5 pm on 14 August. (Elk Lakes is on Mountain Time\, so 5 pm local is the same as Regina time.) The parking lot is reached by driving to Sparwood\, BC and then turning north on Highway 43 to the Elk Lakes parking lot via Elkford. Elkford is the last stop for gas and supplies. The drive from Regina to Sparwood is 800 km\, and the rest of the trip up Highway 43 takes approximately 2 hours and involves stretches of forestry service road. The availability of cellular service beyond Elkford is unknown\, but it should be assumed to be zero. Shortly after 5 pm\, the assembled group will travel approximately 200 metres on foot to the Elk Lakes Cabin\, settle in\, and discuss the next day’s plan.  \nThe group will stay together at the ACC Elk Lakes Cabin. Built in 1992\, this rustic cabin features a kitchen and common eating area\, wood stove\, and mattresses in the cabin loft. Water must be gathered from a nearby stream\, and there is an outdoor privy nearby. Please note that dogs are not permitted in the cabin or on this trip. For more information\, visit https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/hut/elk-lakes-cabin/. \nTrip Application\nTo apply for the trip\, complete the attached questionnaire and email it to messnerjm@hotmail.com and sabrinarheywood@gmail.com. Note that incomplete applications will not be considered\, so please take care to answer all questions in the questionnaire. \nACC Elk Lakes questionnaire
URL:https://accgreatplains.ca/event/elk-lakes-alpine-trip/
LOCATION:Elk Lakes Provincial Park
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