Climbing Camp
Where: Athabasca Falls Youth Hostel on the Banff Jasper Highway. Twenty sleeping spots are booked and available in rustic cabins. If we have additional riders registering after the 20 beds are full additional riders will self register.
Cost: $75.00 includes Hostel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunch fixings and Saturday night supper. Transportation not included (we will car pool and tow the club trailer). There is a new policy at the Hostel for group bookings. We will be charged the full amount if we do need to change our numbers or cancel outright after two weeks prior to June 13th. I would appreciate those members interested please commit to the trip early- long before May 27th to facilitate planning.
Conditions: First come, first served. I need a cheque in hand to confirm your spot. Drop off at Velocity Cycle and make sure to fill in the sign up sheet.
Testimonials from 2009: “After the climbing camp I felt invincible”, said anonymous strong rider. “I never had a sore butt again all season after the camp”, riders were heard to quip. “The grub was exceptional along with the bonus of minimal snoring both nights by all the riders”, gushed the eternal optimist. Any way it was fun and I hope people don’t sit in the weeds trying to decide whether or not to join in at the last minute.
Activities: (suggestions are subject to weather)
-arrive Friday night at Hostel already fed.
-Saturday morning we will likely head to Maligne Lake from the Hostel Total ride distance of around 140 – 150 km. Optional start available at Maligne River 7th bridge parking lot for a shorter 85 km ride. We will then regroup at the hostel for our big Saturday night group dinner.
-Sunday morning we will pack up everything at the hostel after a hearty breakfast and ride the Edith Cavell road and then on up to Marmot basin returning to the hostel for a late lunch and then drive off back to Edmonton.