Have you been wanting to introduce your grandkids and great nieces and nephews to the outdoor experience of Lake O'Hara and an Alpine Club Hut but wondered how to make such an event happen, well wait no longer, join in for this fun filled multi-generational family weekend at Elizabeth Parker Hut from June 23 to 25. Enjoy two nights in the hut and three days of hikes in the area. You get a bus ride in for 12 kms and just have to manage a hike to the hut of about just over a km. The hut is super convenient for kids of all ages.
Preference will be given to those families with three generations attending.
How to get on the trip:
1) Sign up below;
2) Email the trip leader at vipick@shaw.ca and indicate the individuals you want to sign up with names, ages and membership status (note: getting a family membership with ACC may be the best option with multiple family members);
3) Describe the connections in the group and who you want to introduce in your group to this amazing experience;
4) Describe if you have ever been to Lake O'Hara or stayed in an Alpine Club Hut.
Once you are accepted on the trip you will be asked to pay Adult - $148.33; Child 6 to 16 - $87.37; Child 5 and under - $63.00. This includes two nights at the hut, bus, wilderness pass, taxes, and pay pal fees. Children 5 and under are free on the bus. The bus times and schedule will be sent to you once payment is made and will be finalized by April 30, 2024. Group meals for breakfast and supper will coordinated.
Only ACC members are permitted on the trip.
Required Items to Bring:
Sleeping Bag, back pack, hiking poles, rain gear, warm cloths, hiking boots, micro spikes, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottles, sunhat, toque, mitts and lunches and snacks.
Recommended Items to Bring:
A great attitude, camera, and a fun game.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Google it! Lake O'Hara Parking lot; 15 minutes past Lake Louise.
Notes:
Costs are:
Adult $148.33
Child 6 to 16 years $87.37
Child 5 and under $63.00
Once confirmed on the trip because you have multi-family members make one payment via etransfer to ACC Calgary. Directions will be provided once confirmed on the trip.
There is limited cancellation provisions once payment is made unless there is someone on the wait list to fill the spot.
*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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