| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Hike | |
| Event Location: | | Rockwall Trail - Kootenay National Park | |
| Event Starts: |
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Saturday, Jul 25, 2026
09:00 AM
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| Event Ends: |
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Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026
01:00 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Saturday, Jul 11, 2026
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D3 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Eric Tremblay
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Attendees are Pre-Screened
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 18 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 6 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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Saturday July 25 2026
9AM arrival @ Paint Pots Parking Lot
10AM group departure for Helmet Falls Camp - 14km - 750m gain
4PM camp setup & meals
Helmet Falls - 2.5km - 130m gain (OPTIONAL)
9:40PM Sunset & 10:15PM Dusk
Sunday July 26 2026
5:20AM Dawn & 6:00AM Sunrise
9AM group departure for Tumbling Creek Camp - 12km - 720m gain
2PM camp setup & meals
Tumbling Glacier - 5km - 240m gain (OPTIONAL)
9:40PM Sunset & 10:15PM Dusk
Monday July 27 2026
9AM departure for Floe Lake Camp - 17km - 1220m gain
12PM lunch at Numa Camp
1PM departure for Floe Lake
5PM camp setup & meals
Tuesday July 28 2026
9AM departure for Floe Lake Trailhead - 10km - 140m gain
1PM vehicle retrieval & return home
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| 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)
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| 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
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| How to Get There: |
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START HERE
FINISH HERE
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| Notes: |
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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!
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- Reservation Cost: $35/person (Parks Canada fees; 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
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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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