Alpine Club of Canada, Edmonton Section

Jasper Skyline Trail Backcountry Trip - Saturday, Jul 11, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type:		Hike
Event Location:		Skyline Trail - Jasper National Park
Event Starts:		Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 09:00 AM
Event Ends:		Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 03:00 PM
Registration Cut Off:		Saturday, Jun 27, 2026
Difficulty Rating:		D2 - See Conversion Chart
Trip Coordinator(s):		Eric Tremblay

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only
Attendee Screening:		Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size:		18
Maximum No. Guests:		0
Minimum Group Size:		6
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		0
Number Registered So Far:		3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No

Itinerary:
CUSTOM DETAILED MAP Saturday July 11 2026 9AM meetup Maligne Lake - Bald Hills Parking Lot 10AM group departure for Snowbowl Camp - 12km - 690m gain 3PM camp setup Mount Aberhart - 5km - 460m gain (OPTIONAL) 10:10PM Sunset & 11PM Dusk Sunday July 12 2026 4:50AM Dawn & 5:40AM Sunrise 10AM group departure for Curator Camp - 9km - 320m gain 2PM Shovel Pass Lodge visit 4PM camp setup Curator Mountain - 2.5km - 300m gain (OPTIONAL) Monday July 13 2026 9AM departure for Tekarra Camp - 12km - 510m gain Notch Peak - 1km - 60m gain (OPTIONAL) 2PM camp setup Centre Mountain - 7km - 600m gain (OPTIONAL) Tuesday July 14 2026 9AM departure for Signal Mountain Fire Road Trailhead - 14km - 230m gain 3PM vehicle retrieval & return home
Required Items to Bring:
Bear Spray (accessible at all times) Backpack Headlamp, insulation layers, rain gear, hiking boots. Cooking gear, food, +1 day extra Hiking poles & gaiters. (we will definitely find snow) Sleeping pad (R-Value +4) & sleeping bag (0°C rated or colder)

Recommended Items to Bring:
First Aid Kit (we will have multiple) Water filtration kits (we will have multiple) Satellite Communications (we will have multiple) Powerbank to charge devices Personal hygiene & towel

How to Get There:
Event Directions:		START HERE FINISH HERE

Notes:
Trip Rules, Standards & Etiquette 5 pads total: 1 tent per pad, max 4 people/tent (we’ll pair to fit 10-18) Organizer assigns tents based on signup (request partner if desired; no changes at trailhead) Previous backpacking experience required. All hikers must be members of the Edmonton ACC Chapter. Test ALL your gear prior to the trip. Willingness to share required—no solos unless group size is 9 or less. Mandatory group ZOOM meeting 7 to 14 days before departure for planning. The group travels together & decides about weather/injury as a group. Travel in subgroups MUST BE of 4 or more. (will be using handheld radios) All travel times estimated at a 2.5km/h pace. Food in bear lockers only. (No food or scents inside tents) Quiet time 10PM-6AM. NO FIRES. NO PETS. Pack out ALL trash, (even if it’s not yours), no exceptions. Use outhouses at campground. Follow “Leave No Trace” principles. Have FUN! (large group backpacking is amazing!)


Reservation Cost: $40/person (Parks Canada fees & drinks at Shovel Pass Lodge; pay upfront via e-transfer) Signup to confirm experience, tent capacity (2/3 person) & willingness to share tent with strangers (same/mixed gender) Deadline: 2 weeks before to confirm numbers and pairings; waitlist for no-shows. Cancellation Policy You can view our cancellation policy here. Click Here to return to the ACC Edmonton Website Home Page
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.

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