Welcome to your third year for our multi-generational family event. It was so successful the last two years we just had to offer this opportunity again this year.
Have you been wanting to introduce your grandkids and 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 trip at Elizabeth Parker Hut from August 9 - 12, 2026. Enjoy three nights in the hut and four days of hikes in the area. You get a bus ride in for 12 kms and just have to manage a hike of just a kilometre to the hut. The access to 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 family individuals you want to sign up for the trip with their 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; and,
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 advised the total amount to pay for your group along with payment instructions.
The costs are as follows (with a small additional reservation fee of $1.68 per person):
Adult $60.00 per night for three nights
Child (17 and under) $30.00 per night for three nights
Bus fees are $26.77 including GST per person.
The bus times and schedule are as follows and will be confirmed by June 1, 2026:
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Group meals for breakfasts and suppers will be assigned and coordinated by the trip leader.
Only ACC members are permitted on the trip.
Required Items to Bring:
Sleeping Bag, backpack, child carrier, hiking poles, rain gear, warm cloths, hiking boots, hut shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottles, sunhat, toque, mitts and lunches and snacks, power pack for your phone to take amazing pictures, toilet paper, cash, bear spray, first aid, emergency device, and bathing suit if your brave. No hard sided cooler due to Parks Canada rules.
Recommended Items to Bring:
A great attitude, a fun game. As is our tradition, be prepared to play a competitive game (adults versus the kids) of charades.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Lake O'Hara Parking Lot - 15 min drive past Lake Louise off Hwy #1, cross the railroad tracks and turn right. This is the location to get on the bus.
Notes:
Total fees will be provided once you and your group are accepted on the trip. The email address to make your payment via e-transfer will be sent along with your total fees.
General Hazards
What are the Risks?
Slips trips and falls indoor or outdoor. Equipment failure. Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with individuals or untreated water. Negligence of other persons, including other guests. Negligent first aid or lack of notification of anticipated or potential risks not mentioned.
Terrain
What are the Risks?
Trees, and tree stumps, cliffs, creeks, rocks and boulders. Building hazards such as stoves, propane, fire places, structures, beams, high bunks and ladders related to potential falls and injuries. Encounters with domestic or wild animals. Loss of balance or control. Becoming lost or separated from the group. Slips, trips, and falls.
Once payment is made there would be no refund available unless a replacement can be found.
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.
SIGN UP HERE
The trip coordinator needs to review and accept your application for this event. Add yourself to the waiting list here.
