Mount Bourgeau - Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011

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The Basics:
Event Type: Scramble 
Event Location: Banff National Park, Canada 
Date(s) & Time:   Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 08:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:30 AM @ The recycling bins on the south side of Hwy 1, west of Stoney Trail )  
Registration Cut Off:   Tuesday, Aug 02, 2011 08:00 PM  
Event Duration: 7 to 10 hours, round trip, from the trailhead 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):    

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 4
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 0
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   2 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Mount Bourgeau (2931m) is an easy scramble (or advanced hike) but a long day with 1500 metres of elevation gain and a round trip distance of over 23km. There are excellent views along the trail, and finishes with a 360 degree vista which includes the Bow River Valley, the town of Banff, Sunshine Village ski resort and even Mt. Assiniboine, if we're lucky! We will travel at a moderate pace and the group will stay together throughout. Please review the ACC waiver prior to signing up for the trip.
Required Items to Bring:
Water, lunch, sunscreen, proper clothing, well- broken in hiking boots, day pack, sense of humour...

Recommended Items to Bring:
Hiking poles, camera,

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   Park at Bourgeau Lake parking on the SW side of Trans Canada. Approx 2.9 km W of the Sunshine Ski Resort overpass.  
Carpool Departure Time:   06:30 AM
Carpool Location:   The recycling bins on the south side of Hwy 1, west of Stoney Trail
Carpool Directions:   Carpool Location - The recycling bins by #1 Highway and Stoney Trail: West on #1 from Calgary, exit right to Valley Ridge Blvd, spin around the roundabout, under the highway, then back east toward Calgary on West Valley Road.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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*Cancellation Policy*: If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.

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Registration for this event closed on Tuesday, August 02, 2011 at 08:00 PM.