Family Friendly Backpacking: Michele Lakes - Saturday, Aug 02, 2025

The Basics:
Event Type: Hike 
Event Location: David Thompson Country 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Aug 02, 2025 06:00 AM  
Event Ends:   Monday, Aug 04, 2025 06:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Jul 25, 2025 12:00 AM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Sarang Tipre
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 13 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 8
Maximum No. Guests: 4
Minimum Group Size: 4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 4
Number Registered So Far:   6 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

This is a family friendly trip with kids involving backpacking, fishing and a hopefully lot of fun. 


Kids must be accompanied by their parent(s) / Guardian(s) / Caretaker(s).  


Day 1 (August 2): Start from Edmonton (~5am) or meet up at Owen Creek Trail head (~10:00am). Hike up to Michele Lakes (~11.5Kms), Elevation gain 1150 meters. Set up camp near Michele Lakes. 


Day 2: Casual activity around the camp. Mostly fishing and may be a small hike/scramble, Generally enjoy the alpine lakes and beautiful scenery. 


Day 3: Pack out and return to trail-head, return to Edmonton.  


Individuals are responsible for their own Fishing licenses and Alberta Public Land Camping permit. 

Required Items to Bring:

Typical Backpacking gear (Tent, sleeping bag, cooking stove, bear proof bag or container, lights, food, etc), and Fishing gear. 




Cancellation Policy
You can view our cancellation policy here.

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Waiver Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to the participant having signed the ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”). The Waiver is a legal document in which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!

Members participating in this activity do not require a separate Waiver. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. 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 with the forgoing waiver terms. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

Non-members participating in this activity will be required to review and agree to the Waiver prior to participating in the activity. The current version of the Waiver can be viewed here alpineclubofcanada.ca/acc-waivers/. The Waiver will be presented for completion at the start of the Activity.

Registration for this event closed on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM.