Wenkchemna Pass + Tower of Babel - Sunday, Jun 21, 2015

The Basics:
Event Type: Scramble 
Event Location: Banff National Park 
Date(s) & Time:   Sunday, Jun 21, 2015 09:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:00 AM @ Brentwood LRT)  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, Jun 21, 2015 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: 9-12 hours + drive 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Zofia Zgolak
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 0
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Welcome Summer Hike to Wenkchemna Pass, then scramble Tower of Babel using a brisk pace. Elevation gain: 720 m + 445 m Round-trip distance: 19.4 km + 3.2 km The coordinator has not been in the area, thus come prepared for route finding.
Required Items to Bring:
Sturdy hiking boots, helmet, ice axe, snow traction footwear, rain jacket and pants, warm layers, hat, gloves, food, water, flashlight, bag for dirty boots, cash for drivers.

Recommended Items to Bring:
First Aid, poles, gaiters, camera, bear spray, bug repellent for ticks, Parks Pass.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   From Hwy 1 turn left at the Lake Louise exit, then left onto Moraine Lake Road. Park at the Moraine Lake.  
Carpool Departure Time:   07:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Brentwood LRT
Carpool Directions:   Parking lot by 33 St NW & Research Rd

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!


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.

Trip Feedback
If you have any feedback, positive or negative, concerning this trip or any other, we want to hear from you! You can send any feedback you may have to the Section Chair.

Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

Registration for this event closed on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 12:00 AM.