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7 Day/6 Night Canadian Rockies Adventure with the Maryland Outdoor Club and the Calgary Outdoor Club


The Basics:
Event Type:
Event Location: Canada
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jul 21 2004  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 7 2004 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Rhonda Scheurer
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:0
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Moderate to Difficult

The grandeur of the Canadian Rockies stuns even the well traveled. Against this majestic backdrop of soaring snowcapped peaks, we engage in a wonderful variety of fun-filled activities during a week-long trip. Youll experience the breathtaking beauty of Banff National Park in Alberta, via hiking, trail riding, and more! Well be meeting up with members of the Maryland Outdoor Club and Calgary Outdoor Club (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) for a whirlwind adventure through Southwest Canada. The COC president will be your guide! Her in-depth knowledge of the local geography, natural history, and culture will help us in experiencing the best of features in this area. COCs carefully selected itinerary features not only this regions renowned sights, but also the lesser-known treasures that make this part of the world so special. The final itinerary is set! Click this link for all the details on this MOC led trip! And....start saving up your money now! This trip is all-inclusive, except for souvenirs and any other expenses you may incur outside of the club group activities. This will be an unforgettable experience.

Required Items to Bring:
Pack for fluctuating weather: - Current U.S. Passport!
- Bathing suit
- Summer apparel
- Sweatshirts
- Hiking boots
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Extra cash
- Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Calgary, Alberta, Canada Meet at the airport on July 21st We are going to be doing group travel, flying out the morning of July 21st. MOC members will be flying out of BWI; AOC members will be flying out of ATL. We will supply group transportation when we get there, or you can feel free to rent your own mode of transportation.

Notes:
Events - Payments Your reservation for any event is not complete until you have paid for the event prior to the event registration cut off date. Check with the event details and see if you owe money to the club for your reservation or if you owe it to the outfitter upon arrival. (It will say at the bottom of the event page under Cost & Payment). You can pay for your reservation via PayPal, Cash, or Check/Money Order (listed in order of preference). See below for details on each. You MUST sign up for an event prior to paying, in order to guarantee your spot! PayPal - This will allow you to pay for events using your credit or debit card, as well as automatic withdraws through your bank account. Here is how you can pay for your event using PayPal... If you dont have a (free) PayPal account (we suggest signing up and adding funds to your PayPal account no later than one week prior to your money being due to the treasurer): Go to www.paypal.com Click the link to Sign Up Now (its free to get an account) Fill out the questions on the form to get your account set up Once your account is set-up (check your e-mail for info), then log into PayPal Follow the online prompts to get your credit card added to your account or add funds from your checking account Once you have either your credit card or funds in your account, click the Send Money tab at the top Put in payments@marylandoutdoorclub.org as the Recipients E-mail Put in the total that you owe for Amount Put Service for Type Put in the event title for Subject Put in the name(s) of who you are paying for in the Note field (very important so we know who to mark as paid) On the next page, select No Shipping Address Required Then click Send Money If you do already have a PayPal account: Follow steps 4 through 11 above. Cash - must be physically handed to Mark Zawodny (treasurer) or Amy Pickwick (president) no later than the events registration cut off date. Cashiers Check or Money Order - can be physically handed to Mark Zawodny (treasurer) or Amy Pickwick (president) no later than the events registration cut off date. If you prefer to mail your payment, it must be received by the club no later than the cut off date - so mail it in early. Payment should be made to Maryland Outdoor Club and mailed to P.O. Box 854, College Park, MD 20741. Personal Check (Guarantees your spot on the trip ONLY after it clears the bank) - can be physically handed to Mark Zawodny (treasurer) or Amy Pickwick (president) no later than the events registration cut off date. If you prefer to mail your payment, it must be received by the club no later than the cut off date - so mail it in early. Payment should be made to Maryland Outdoor Club and mailed to P.O. Box 854, College Park, MD 20741. Receipts for PayPal: You will receive your receipt that you paid via e-mail from PayPal. Hold onto this! Receipts for Cash, Check or Money Order: You will receive a paper receipt when we receive payment from you. Hold onto this!
Notes: Contact information for the organizer will be e-mailed to you prior to the event, should you have any questions. If you have any questions prior to registering, please send them to the MOC Events Coordinator.

Note that details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

*Registration is NOT COMPLETE until youve signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the MOCs possession by that date. No exceptions.

YOU MUST SIGN UP AND PAY THROUGH THE MOC! Go here to sign up and pay for this trip!
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:Cost will vary dependant on the activities you select for your personalized itinerary. After you register for the trip, please fill out the online calculator to determine your trip price. You will need to select your itinerary prior to making your final payment, and the MOC is holding a special meeting in Jan 2004 so you can meet and greet the other attendees and pick your agenda and roommate (if you need one).

A $700 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of your reservation. The remaining cost is due by May 7th, and the hotel/outfitter portion of that fee will also not be refundable. This is because the money has already been handed over to book your spot. Your final cost will depend on the selections you make - expect it to be between $1200 and $1700.

If you choose to pay your event fee via PayPal, versus check, there will be a $100 service fee in addition to your event fee. More details and a break out of the pricing coming soon.

Go here to sign up and pay for this trip!

For more information, see:
- Event posting on AOC
- Itinerary Selection and Trip Calculator. Note that you can run through the itinerary selection and trip calculator without committing to the trip! You are only committed when you sign up for the event on the AOC (or MOC) web site.
- Calendar of Events on COC

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.