Egypt Lake Backpack 2018

When

Mon. Aug. 13th, 2018    
All Day

WHERE/Location (link)

Event Type(s)

Details

  • Hike Leader - Katherine Roberts
  • Contact -
  • Distance - 50 km
  • Difficulty - Moderate
  • Special Note -

Description

  • We have room on this trip.  Contact Katherine at aussiecan7@shaw.ca to express your interest.
  • Come join us for this 3 night 4 day backpacking adventure in Banff National Park.
  • We will stay at Tunnel Mountain Campground in Banff the night before on August 13th.
  • We will begin this backpack from Sunshine Meadows in Banff
  • We will need to book the bus up to Sunshine Meadows.
  • We will hike over Gibbon, Whistling and Healy Passes.
  • Day one: Hike 12.2 km over Healy and Simpson Passes to Egypt Lake.
  • Day two: A day hike to Scarab and Mummy Lakes and up to Whistling Pass
  • Day three:  Day hike to be determined
  • Day three: Hike 12.2 km back to Sunshine Meadows.
  •  We will stay at Tunnel Mountain in Banff the night before our hike.
  • We will hike at a steady but moderate pace with plenty of time to take photos and “enjoy the journey”.
  • The group will stay together, so if you like to sprint ahead, perhaps another trip would be more suitable.
  • We will be on the trail early each morning to take advantage of good light and cooler temperatures.
  • The leader reserves the right to select participants based on fitness level, suitability and experience.
  • Contact Katherine at aussiecan7@shaw to express your interest in this trip.

Trip Advisor photo

Bookings

Booked Spaces - 4/8

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