2023-Aug: Canadian RM: Banff, Jasper, Yoho NPs, Lake Louise & Vicinity/Level 2+

HikingOC Annual Summer Trip to the CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS: Lake Louise, Banff, Yoho, Jasper National Parks, Calgary and vicinity.

Schedule: Aug 20-26, 2023 (7 days 6 nights)
RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person on a local hike to discuss more about the trip!

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Levels 2 to 3: Moderate to Strenuous for distance, elevation and pace. Click to see RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

TRIP COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION

> > > Self Plan: lodging and transportation your own, just join us hiking, $450/person (full trip 7 days) or $75/day/person coordinating fee (non-refundable payment). Contact the host directly to get info

>> > Estimate trip cost: $1599+ for 7 days/6 nights including lodging double occupancy, transportation, entrance fees to National Parks, coordinating fee, but not including airfares, food, tours, permits (may adjust from 5-10%+- after the trip after having the final cost on gas expenses)

> > > Advance deposit is $1000 (non-refundable) and due on July 7, 2023. Payment after due date, 10% more on deposit amount or depends on available spaces.

>>>CANCELLATION OF SERVICES: If you need to cancel, the deposit amount is non-refundable
> > > ***Cancellation 2 weeks or less prior to the trip, total estimate trip cost is forfeit.

The following EXCLUDING expenses:

1.Airfares: from $234 up to $700+ RT from LAX to YYC (Calgary)

2. Most meals

3. Optional activities
Allow $250+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts

Tentative Itinerary: Subject to change depending on weather conditions

Day 1 - Aug 20: travel and Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, sunset on the Icefield Parkways https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/295456856/

Days 2 & 3 - Aug 21 & 22: Jasper NP
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/295359982/

Days 4 & 5 - Aug 23 & 24: Icefield Parkways, Peyto Lake, Kayaking Emerald Lake-Yoho NP, etc.
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/295456229/

Days 5 & 6 - Aug 24 & 25: Vermilion Lakes, Johnston Canyon-Banff NP & vicinity & Calgary
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/295456062/

Day 7 - Aug 26: Calgary

Below was 2019 trip FYI

1. Part 1: Lake Louise area and Yoho National Park:
   https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/263694585/
2. Part 2: Jasper National Park https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/263071876/
3. Part 3: Banff National Park https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/263694672/

Previous Trips:
August, 2016:
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/27695229/459148688/
June, 2014
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/181579652/

Activities:

1. Hiking and Sightseeing. We will walk almost every day from 1 to 10 miles depends on the groups, hiking levels and location.
2. Boating and Canoeing (If weather permits)
3. Horseback riding and other activities are also available depending on our groups and time permits.

REMINDER: By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyotes, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***