nji Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 we're doing the wapta traverse, starting march 7 entering via peyto lake (off icefields parkway). looking for a shuttle to the trailhead (from lake louise or sherbrooke lake exit off trans canada hwy). we're willing to pay... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkyclimber Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hitch hiking is quite viable. Just leave everyone but the drivers at the motel restaurant, and the drivers hitch. Usually two lifts - one to the intersection with the Icefields Pkwy, then another up to Peyto, with the second of these usually being more difficult, but not impossible. Try not to get out too late and you should have no problem. Oh, and bring down jackets - waiting for a ride at the Icefields Pkwy ramp gets cold!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I've done some summer time hitch hiking from Lake Louise to the Icefields Parkway. I had a bunch of climbing gear with me. It took a bit, but I managed to get a ride. I'd agree that lightening your load first will stack the odds in your favor. Drop folks and gear at Peyto Lake then drive back and park near Lake Louise or somewhere convenient where you won't get towed. Then hitch back to the group. Of course there are no guarantees on quick rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindude Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Of course there are no guarantees on quick rides. All good advice so far. June of 2004 I had to get my butt from Banff to Lake Louise, on a Saturday. I could've taken a Greyhound, but didn't want to wait the 3 hours before its scheduled Banff pick-up, figuring that hitching a ride in a national park on a busy weekend day would be no problem. Lots of friendly Canadians and visitors. I made a decent sign, and stood in an appropriate spot. After an hour, it began to rain steady. After two hours, mild-mannered me saluted a certain passing driver who was a little more outgoing than necessary. After contemplating saluting more, and immediately after the Greyhound bus roared on by, I called for a taxi. On that note, as an option, you could check the bus schedules and have the driver pull off for you at Peyto Lk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nji Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 appreciate the feedback. had considered hitching, but since we're skiing in, wld rather not leave this to chance in case it's hours on the (chilly) road. i did find a tour comp who'd do it, but are charging $120. steep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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