Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547

Bus Fare $30 (long drive), plus $7 if you don’t have a Park Pass.

 Seating limited to 30 on each coach. NB! COVID 19 rules in force. See detailed procedures below.

Bus departing from Montgomery only at 7:30 AM

BB: Lake Louise Visitor Centre

Bus dropoff/pickup: Helen Lake Trailhead;

6:00 hours hiking time allowed

Late return time – approx. 7 pm

 

                                                                                   Charter Bus Procedures

                                                                                     COVID-19 Protocol

 

  1. Passenger name, address, and phone number will be shared with Universal Bus lines to facilitate later contact tracing if necessary. Information will be destroyed after 14 days.

 

  1. By registering for the trip on-line, you are agreeing to abide by the Evergreen Club Policies and Safety procedures. Sign in sheets will not be passed around.

 

  1. Masks to be worn throughout the time inside the bus. Masks to cover both nose and mouth. Exception is when being careful while taking a drink or eating a snack.

 

  1. Two metre physical distancing to be maintained wherever possible. (Physical distancing does not apply to members of the same household). This includes while boarding and disembarking.

 

  1. Passengers are expected to enter, exit and manage their own belongings inside and outside the bus without engaging the driver.

 

  1. Passengers are to deposit and retrieve their own gear from the vehicle’s baggage bins being very careful of physical distancing requirements. Good idea to have poles etc. labeled.

 

  1. Passengers will occupy seats starting from the back and ending at the front. People who have motion sickness and need seats closer to the front are to advice the trip leader a few days in advance.

 

  1. The driver is required to wear a mask and gloves when engaging passengers outside of the bus.

 

  1. The driver must be the last person to board the bus and then the first person to disembark from the bus on arrival at the destination.

 

  1. Passengers must use the same seat throughout the trip both going to and from the destination.

 

  1. Passengers are to remain in their seats at all times except for the Trip Leader.

 

  1. Bus washroom is not available except for emergency use. A washroom stop will be made enroute at a visitor centre.

 

  1. Passengers to bring their own masks, gloves (if desired), tissues, and hand sanitizer.

 

  1. There is no trash disposal bin on the bus. Passengers to take home their own trash and dispose of it safely at home.

 

  1. Disembarking starts from the front seats followed by the next rows in turn.

 

  1. Nothing to be passed around on the bus which means no binders with maps, no sign in sheets, no treats, etc.

17. Bus fare will be collected by the Day Leader coming down the aisle with a bag and each member will place their fare in the bag. No change will be given under any circumstances so please bring the exact amount ($30 with a Park Pass, $37 without a Park Pass). A cheque in the required amount is perfectly acceptable.

 

  1. Bring your own radio and bear spray if you have them. Club radios not available.

 

  1. Stay home if you are not feeling well or have any COVID-19 symptoms, or might be at risk in any other way.
Option/Location
1B2Helen Lake: 12.2 km, 600 m
2B1Helen Lake and ridge above lake: 14.4 km 700 m
3AHelen Lake & Cirque Peak: 19.2km, 1050m
Day Leader: Craig Barnstable

Event Signup

Special Bus Trip #2: Helen Lake Sept. 3, 2020 ***EARLY DEPARTURE
2020/09/03

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