Twin Falls Backpack/Waterfall Valley (3days/2nights), Yoho NP

***Weather Permitting***
Weather in late September can be variable. It could be summer like or full on winter with snow. A decision will be made closer to the event whether the trip is a go.

Total Distance: 16.4km
Total Elevation Gain (to campground): 300m
Event Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
Duration: 3Days/ 2Nights

Facilities: picnic tables, food storage, outhouses, tentsites
Reserved Tentsites: 4

Notes: No real difficulties on the hike in. The dayhike on day 2 will have a substantial uphill/distance.

Trip Details:
This promises to be a great trip in Yoho NP. Our 'base camp' will be the Twin Falls campground. On day 2, we will explore the Mt Des Poilus area with it's incredibly breathtaking glacier and lake. (Day 2 will be about 12km return and 600m gain)

This trip is best suited for: Strong hikers/backpackers

Gear Checklist: This printable gearlist below is aimed for ultralight backpacking but can easily be adapted to any style of backpacking. Remember, you do not need to bring all the items in this list, only items necessary for a safe/enjoyable trip:

Backpacking Gear Checklist

Additional 'required' items to bring:
Creek crossing footwear such as sandals

Participant Cost:
$30.00 for two nights + $5.00 member fee*=$35.00 (see Payment Info section)

*There will be a $5.00 non-refundable fee for all overnight trips. The fee is included in the 'Participant Cost'. A portion of this amount will cover the non-refundable reservation fees and the rest will help cover the bi-annual Meetup dues.*

Payment Info: Trip Cost/Person: $35.00
Payment is due upon registration. Etransfer to [email protected] PLEASE WRITE 'Twin' IN THE MEMO SECTION OF YOUR ETRANSFER. Cancellations four days prior to the event (by 12pm) may be refunded. Cancellations less than four days will only be refunded when a suitable replacement is found.

Please familiarize yourself with backcountry LNT ethics:
Leave No Trace Ethics

Difficulty Ratings:
Backpacking Adventure YYC- Difficulty Ratings

All participants must read and sign the waiver for all out of town events:
Please read club waiver