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Since 1933, the Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies have offered a unique way
to experience the back country of Canada's mountain parks.

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Camp 2013 – South Ram
(Bighorn Wilderness Recreational Area, Alberta)
Whelk Peak & ridges ~ south side of South Ram River

     
Camp 2013 Cost
Camp & Hike Fee
(includes 5% GST of $46.19) / person
$970.00
Membership * Individual 20.00
Additional family member 10.00
* Maximum $30.00 per family (defined as residing at same residence).
   
 
Camp 2013 Dates * Slots ** Slots ** Remaining
as of 15 May
Wait-
Listed
Camp 1 15-20 Jul 54 10 0
Camp 2 22-27 Jul 54 16 0
Camp 3 29 Jul - 3 Aug 54 29 0
Camp 4 5-10 Aug 54 34 0
Camp 5 12-17 Aug 54 16 0
* In-camp dates, which begin on Monday and end on Saturday. Participants are required to assemble by Sunday at 7:00 p.m. prior to camp for check-in and pre-hike meeting (compulsory).
For onward travel planning purposes, the camps will be returning to check-in point in Red Deer on Saturday by 5:00 p.m. (1700 hrs). But you should allow for unplanned delays.
** Each camp will be restricted to a maximum of 50 participants plus four camp staff.

Registration

You are now on the last step to register for the Skyline Hikers Camp 2013 and hike program at South Ram, on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies.

The cost and dates for Camp 2013 are contained in the tables to the right on this page.

Please contact the SHCR Registrar if you have any questions regarding Camp 2013 registration process or payment (go here for contact methods or use this online message form).

Review our cancellation policy.




Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing to the Registrar by postal mail or e-mail. In the event of such written cancellation, for any reason, all monies paid will be refunded subject to a cancellation fee per person as follows:

  1. Cancellations received by 1 May: $100.00 fee.

  2. Cancellations received after 1 May but before the Monday, 6 weeks preceding the camp: $200.00 fee.

  3. Cancellations less than 6 week but more than 2 weeks before Monday of the camp: one-half of camp fee.

  4. Cancellations received less than 2 weeks before Monday of the camp: no monies refunded – unless a replacement is found, in which case no refund of membership fee.

  • Please note that we are required to collect GST on all cancellation fees (GST # 119254399RT).
  • You may want to consider purchase of appropriate insurance to cover against camp cancellation.



If the camp you have selected is already full, we will give you the choice of another camp (space permitting) or a refund, or will put you on a waiting list for the camp of your choice. Refer to above table and chart as to vacancy status of each camp.

 

To Register

  1. Download and print a copy of the registration form (PDF *) for each member of your party.

  2. Complete and sign all forms for each person.

  3. Calculate total cost for your party. Click the button to open the cost calculator (opens in a new window; you may need to allow pop-ups for this site).

  4. Payment options : Pay according to one of the following options:
  • Include full payment by cheque or money order (payable to Skyline Hikers Canadian Rockies).

  • Pay the $200 deposit and membership fee by cheque, and include the balance in a post-dated cheque, as noted on the registration form.

  • Pay the full amount by Interac e-Transfer (see below).

  • Pay the full amount by PayPal (see below, right – please add 3% PayPal service fee to the amount owing).
  1. Send the completed forms and payment to the Registrar (see address at bottom of this page or on front of registration form).
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Payments now accepted by:
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All areas on of the registration form must be completed and signed to be accepted.



Interac e-Transfer : This payment service is available only for transactions between Canadian financial institutions. Send request to SHCR Registrar, via online form below, for guideline sheet on how to make Interac e-Transfer to SHCR. Interac e-Transfer is facilitated through the online banking feature of your financial institution.


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PayPal : Once you have calculated the amount owing (please contact the SHCR Registrar if you are not sure of the amount), click on the icon at right to make your payment. (Remember to add 3% to total amount being paid via PayPal.)
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Camp 2013 Online Info Request to SHCR Registrar
(* required)


(first & surname)




(optional)




  


You will automatically receive for your records a copy of the above submission. An acknowledgement or answer from SHCR Registrar will be provided shortly.

   
 
     

 




Need an answer : If you have questions concerning procedures to register for Camp 2013, please contact the SHCR Registrar at registrar@skylinehikers.ca or use online info request form at right.

What You Get for Your Camp Fee

  • Transportation from Red Deer to trailhead and return.
  • Transportation of your duffel on packhorse from trailhead to camp and back.
  • Accommodation – prospector tents with thick foam pads & wood-buring stove.
  • 3 square, hearty meals a day.
  • Dining tent.
  • Wash tents with basins & hot water.
  • Emergency satellite telephone.
  • Emergency evacuation protocol.
  • Secure campsite.
  • Evening entertainment around campfire & snack.
  • Opportunity to hike & camp in a remote wilderness location of the Canadian Rockies.

See photo gallery of area where the Camp 2013 hikes will traverse.


I Have Submitted My Camp Registration & Payment...What Next

Once your registration has been processed you will receive from the SHCR Registrar a notice of confirmation along with documents containing information pertinent to your participation in Camp 2013.

Getting ready to attend camp : Now that your registration is completed you are ready to make logistics plans to attend Camp 2013 at South Ram. Go here for more information and guidance.



* If the SHCR Camp 2013 registration PDF document does not open this is an indication that your PDF reader software is not properly configured to open in your Internet browser. An alternate solution to download the PDF document is to place the mouse pointer over the link to document and then press right mouse button and select "Save link as..". Once document has been downloaded to your computer you can open it into the PDF reader of your choice. If you are unable to download the registration form send a request to info@skylinehikers.ca (or use this online message form) for one.


 

2013 SHCR Membership

Registration for Camp 2013 at South Ram includes membership in the Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies (SHCR), which is valid through to 31 December 2013.

Attending a SHCR camp is not a pre-requisite condition to take out a membership. Those who have attended previous annual camps are invited to maintain their status as a member in good standing through membership renewal, while those who have never attended a SHCR camp are invited to become a new member. The annual membership fee is $20.00 per person ($30.00 per family).

As a member of the SHCR you will enjoy the following benefits.

  • Receive advance notice of registration for annual camp and hike program.
  • Receive information bulletins and circulars, including annual newsletter.
  • Access to the Members Area on the SHCR website.
  • Help sustain the SHCR as a non-profit organization.

Please use one of the following appropriate forms for membership application.

SHCR Membership Renewal SHCR New Membership



Privacy Statement and Personal Information Release Policy

The information provided on the camp registration and membership application forms is for the sole use of the Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies (SHCR) in administering the affairs of the organization, and is only accessible by members of the SHCR Executive Committee on a need-to-know basis. The SHCR membership list is not sold, loaned, rented or otherwise given to other organizations, businesses or individuals.



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