Hilda Creek, Castleguard Meadows, New Route Attempt? - Friday, Jun 12, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Hike 
Event Location: Hilda Creek Hostel 
Event Starts:   Friday, Jun 12, 2026 04:00 PM  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Jun 12, 2026  
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Neil Yakimets
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Minimum Group Size: 2
Number Registered So Far:   0 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Friday, June 12:  Check in and prepare for following day

Saturday, June 13: Check on possible new route to Castleguard Meadows from the north

Sunday, June 14:  Check out.  decide on other options for the day; Sunset pass, Nigel Pass, Vision Quest, Coliseum, etc.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

Hwy 93 north of Saskatchewan Crossing

 

Notes:

It is expected that this trip will involve potential unknowns.  Trail finding will be required.


Activity Hazards – MUST READ BEFORE REGISTERING

Participating in this activity involves many risks, dangers and hazards that could result in injury, death, paralysis, property damage, or loss to me or other third parties. These risks, dangers, and hazards may include, but are not limited to those listed below. Please review them carefully before registering.

·       Avalanche

·       Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).

·       Terrain is uncontrolled, unmarked and not inspected, and may include:

·       Cornices

·       Crevasses

·       Cliffs

·       Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps

·       Creeks, Rivers, other bodies of water

·       Rocks and Boulders

·       Mud, soft or unstable ground

·       Holes and depressions below the snow surface

·       Variable and difficult snow conditions

·       Variable and difficult walking terrain

·       Road banks

·       Fences and other man-made structures

·       Snow immersion

·       Impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects

·       Extreme variation in trails or terrain

·       Encounters with domestic or wild animals

·       Loss of balance or control

·       Slips trips and falls

·       Becoming lost or separated from one's group

·       Rockfall

·       Rockfall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking).

·       Communication, rescue and medical treatment

·       Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and treatment may not be available

·       Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field

·       If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow

·       Personal injury includes:

·       Sprains

·       Strains

·       Shock

·       Stress

·       Nausea

·       Food borne illness

·       Diarrhea

·       Burns

·       Cuts

·       Abrasions

·       Fractured or broken bones

·       Impalement

·       Drowning

·       Hypothermia

·       Loss of limbs

·       Frostbite

·       Sunstroke

·       Sunburn

·       Dehydration

·       Illness

·       Soft tissue injuries

·       Neck, head and brain injury

·       Paralysis

·       Psychological injury

·       Other injury to the body;

·       Helicopter risk for any programs involving a helicopter;

·       Other

·       Slips, trips and  falls both outdoors and indoors

·       Changing weather conditions including but not limited to High winds, lightning, forest fires

·       Effects of high altitude including pulmonary edema and cerebral edema

·       Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact

·       Equipment failure

·       Incomplete warnings or instructions

·       Negligent first aid

·       Negligence of other people, including trip coordinator and other guests

·       Negligence includes failure on the part of ACC Guides (if applicable) to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards of wilderness activities.




Cost reimbursed if suitable replacement is found


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.

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Never (not until the event has passed) 
2 Days Before Event  
7 Days Before Event  
I have read and agree to the waiver requirements set out above. I also agree that as a Member, my ACC Waiver in place at the time of this activity will apply to my participation in such activity.

I have read and understand the risks, dangers and hazards associated with this event found on the registration page. I understand that there are many risks, dangers and hazards associated with this activity and am signing up for this event knowing the risks, dangers and hazards that exist and am freely accepting them.