Trek THE CANADIAN ROCKIES FOR MARIE CURIE - 22-29 June 2019 Register online now at mariecurie.org.uk/rockies or call 0800 716 146
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Trek THE CANADIAN ROCKIES FOR MARIE CURIE 22-29 June 2019 Register online now at mariecurie.org.uk/rockies or call 0800 716 146
YOUR ADVENTURE
STARTS HERE
THE CANADIAN
ROCKIES
Brian Morrison/Marie Curie
Experience one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes.
Trekking through the majestic scenery of the Canadian
Rockies, you’ll raise money to help support your local
Marie Curie Nurses.
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE OF
Canadian A LIFETIME FOR MARIE CURIE
Rockies We’re here for people living with any terminal illness and
their families – our work is only possible thanks to amazing
supporters like you. When you challenge yourself in
Canada, you’ll be helping our nurses provide expert care,
guidance and support. Every step you take will help people
living with a terminal illness, and their loved ones, get the
most from the time they have left together.
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WHERE YOUR £350 pays for five people to attend day therapy
MONEY GOES at a Marie Curie Hospice, benefitting from gentle exercise,
emotional support and more.
£180 pays for a Marie Curie Nurse to look after
someone living with a terminal illness overnight in their
£400 pays for someone to stay in a Marie Curie
Hospice for 24 hours, so that they can receive the hands-on
own home. care they need in their final days.
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DAY 1
Depart UK
Upon arrival in Calgary we will be greeted by our trek leader
and transferred to our accommodation in the beautiful Lake
Louise region. In the evening we have a welcome meal, a
briefing on the challenge ahead and meet our guides.
DAY 2
Lake Louise – Jasper
3-4 hours trekking
This morning we have an introductory trek in the Lake
Louise area and set out towards the mighty Columbia
Icefield, along one of the most beautiful highways in the
world with its glittering glaciers, emerald lakes and its
dense conifer forests. In the afternoon we drive to the town
of Jasper which is surrounded by impressive peaks in the
Athabasca River Valley. Once in Jasper we will make our way
to our campsite where we will enjoy a hearty meal.
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DAY 3
Jasper – Maligne Lake – Jasper
5-6 hours trekking
We wake up to picturesque surroundings and after
breakfast trek to one of the finest views in the area. The
greenish blue waters of Maligne Lake stretch towards the
hazy distance and the glacier-clad summits rising beyond.
The rest of the day is spent exploring the shores of Maligne
Lake and driving along the valley road back to Jasper and
our campsite.
DAY 4
Jasper – Parker Ridge – Lake Louise
5-6 hours trekking
Today’s climb follows a series of switch back trails to Parker
Ridge, from where we enjoy spectacular views out across
the Columbia Icefield and over the Saskatchewan Glacier.
After time for photos and a picnic lunch, we’ll continue
south along the Icefields Parkway. Along the way we’ll
do short walks to either Mistaya Canyon or Panther Falls
before arriving at our campground on the banks of the
Bow River in Lake Louise Village.
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DAY 5
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Lake Louise – Valley of Ten Peaks
5-6 hours trekking
Our hike begins early today as we make our way to the
stunning shore of Moraine Lake. Our climb starts steadily
through forest until it opens up into the beautiful Larch
Valley. Ahead of us is the imposing wall beneath Sentinel
Pass and a faintly seen trail switch backing its way to the
top. After lunch, we return to Moraine Lake with the awe
inspiring views of the Ten Peaks in front of us the entire way.
DAY 6
Lake Louise – Banff
5-6 hours trekking
On our final day of trekking we transfer to Banff National
Park. We start off at Sunshine Village and the trail takes us
across the continental divide and into the stunning Mount
Assiniboine National Park. The route today is a fitting end to
our Canadian Rockies challenge.
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DAY 7 The Canadian Rockies Trek was a
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magical time. To share the trek with
Banff – Calgary
We will leave our campsite and transfer to Calgary. Once such an amazing group of people made
we have checked into our accommodation the day is free to the experience even more special.
explore the town.Tonight we will meet for a farewell dinner
in a restaurant and celebrate our challenge.
A lifetime of memories in a week.
Marie Curie trekker
DAY 8
Depart Calgary
Transfer back to UK.
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ESSENTIAL
£299
Registration
INFORMATION fee
(non-refundable)
£3800
Minimum
sponsorship
8 day trip
with five days’
trekking 8 days
Trip
grading challenging
8FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can take part? What’s not included?
You must be 18 years old or over to take part. The group • Registration fee
size will be approximately 30 with people of all ages from all • Recommended vaccinations
backgrounds. The majority will be on their own, but some will • Tips and gratuities
go with friends, partners or relatives. • Travel insurance
• Personal spending money
How fit do I need to be?
This is a challenge and you will need to train extremely hard to What food and drink will there be?
succeed. All our challenges are designed to suit people who are Bottled water is provided throughout the trip. All meals
fit and have trained to take part – the fitter you are the more are provided on the challenge and will include lots of
you will enjoy the adventure. carbohydrates such as pasta and potatoes along with cereals,
bread, fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs, plus some meat. There
Will I need specialist kit? will be vegetarian options at every meal. Feel free to bring a
We will send you a recommended packing list in your welcome few of your favourite snacks too. Please let us know in advance
pack which will detail any specialist equipment you may need. of any special dietary requirements.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Return flights Local Accommodation Trek leader Medic All meals while
transfers trekking
9What about vaccinations? Passports and visas
We recommend you seek professional medical advice from Participants should have at least six months’ validity on their
your GP to ensure your vaccinations are up to date. passports from the date of return to the UK. No visas are
required for British Citizens; other nationalities are advised to
How will I be supported? check with their embassies or consulates.
Beforehand: You will be sent a fundraising pack with great tips
on how to meet your sponsorship target. We will be in touch Can I extend my stay?
regularly and will organise a briefing day where you’ll meet Anyone wanting to stay on after the trek can arrange to do so
other participants and hear more about the challenge. through World Expeditions at a cost and subject to availability.
During the trip: Your group will be accompanied by a qualified Do overseas challenges damage
medic and trek leader, as well as a Marie Curie representative.
Local guides will escort the group along the route. Your the environment?
luggage is transported by vehicle to each night’s hotel. Marie Curie is committed to responsible tourism. This
challenge is organised by our tour operator, World Expeditions,
Can I cover the cost of the trip myself? which will provide guidelines on responsible tourism.
We ask you to raise a minimum of £3800. A minimum of
£2,210* will go directly to Marie Curie, as well as anything you
raise over the minimum sponsorship. If you would like to pay
for the trip yourself please contact us on 0800 716 146** for
further information.
What will the weather be like?
In general, the weather is moderate with average temperatures
of 20°C in late June. Expect changeable mountain weather.
10FUNDRAISING FOR MARIE CURIE
When you take on an overseas challenge for Marie Curie,
we’re here to help and support you every step of the way.
Your local Marie Curie fundraiser Make the most of social media
Once you’ve registered, you will be put in touch with your Announce your sponsorship page and ask people for
local Marie Curie fundraiser who will help you with your donations on Facebook and Twitter. Add your JustGiving web
fundraising plans and offer advice whenever you need it. address to your email signature so everyone you contact can
see it. And don’t forget to tweet it too!
Welcome pack
We’ll send you a welcome pack and fundraising guide full of Supersize your fundraising
tried and tested tips to help you smash your target. If you’d See if your employer will match your fundraising pound for
like to see some ideas for fundraising before you get your pound, or up to a fixed amount. And ask your sponsors to Gift
pack, check out this page on our website. Aid their donation.
mariecurie.org.uk/event-fundraising-tips
Get in touch
Getting started Please do get in touch if you have any questions or
A great first step is setting up a JustGiving page. This is the want support.
quickest and easiest way to tell people that you’re fundraising We’d love to hear from you on 0800 716 146.**
and to gather your sponsorship online.
mariecurieuk
Get personal
Tell people why you’re doing this challenge. People respond *Based on minimum participant numbers.
best to personal stories. Don’t forget to add some photos
**Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
or videos.
Your call may be recorded for quality and training purposes.
Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
11REGISTER NOW
For more information visit
mariecurie.org.uk/overseas
If you have any questions feel free to call us on
0800 716 146** or email
events@mariecurie.org.uk
4491
We’re here for people living with any terminal illness, and
their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support
to help them get the most from the time they have left.
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