DAY 1 - ARRIVAL & WELCOME

• Welcome to David Thompson Country!
• We recommend checking in and arriving at the campground the Preachers Point Campground this evening.
• Give yourself time to set up, settle in and enjoy your evening under the stars.

Meals: Not included for this day.
Accommodation: Preachers Point Rustic Campground South - you need to book your camping permit. (cost not included in experience) Book Here

DAY 2 - THOMPSON CREEK FALLS

Thompson Creek Falls: approximately 11km round trip with 460m of elevation gain to a spectacular 35m - high waterfall plunging off a hanging valley. This hike is along Thompson Creek and includes another small waterfall enroute to the main attraction.

• Our amazing experience begins at 11:00am - where we meet at the Trail Head for Thompson Creek Falls.
• 11:15 - We introduce ourselves, meet and greet, discuss our days adventures then we hit the trail!
• Lunch will be enjoyed on the trail today.
• Approx: 5:00pm - Once we finish at Thompson Creek - we will head back to Preachers Point Camping Area.
• If you have not had a chance to set up your campsite yet then you are able to do that now.
• At this time, there will be an optional opportunity to hike the Flag Hill and Explore Preachers Point Area, otherwise, you are free to enjoy your dinner and relax.  
• Before we rest for the night we will enjoy an evening fire and  team meeting to chat about tomorrows adventures and any reflections from today.

Meals Included: Lunch is provided today. Please bring your own breakfast, snacks & dinner.

Accommodation: Preachers Point Rustic Campground South - you need to book your camping permit. (cost not included in experience) Book Here

DAY 3 - TRIPLE FALLS DAY

Triple Falls Day

• Whitegoat Falls: Approximately 3 km hike with just 45m of elevation gain to a pretty punchbowl falls; Little Indian Falls - short, easy walk approximately 2 km in length to a 3 m high waterfall;  Allstones Creek - approximately 5.5 km long return trip to charming waterfall (feet will get wet on this one as we have to cross the creek several times on the approach as we are walking through a wide gorge)
• We will enjoy our morning with breakfast at 7:00am before we pack up our camp.
• 9:00am we depart for our days adventures including Little Indian Falls, Whitegoat Falls and  lastly Allstones Creek.
• After Allstones Creek, we say our farewells! 

Meals Included: Breakfast is included. Please bring your own lunch and snacks.

Accommodation: Pack up and check out Preachers Point Rustic Campground

• Your flight/transportation to our accommodations.
• Bringing your own hiking snacks.
• Spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Gear that you may need to buy to bring for the trip (a pack, trail shoes etc.)
• Two dinners, one lunch, one breakfast and snacks.
• Your camping gear.

Accommodations are NOT included in the trip price.

We are camping at Preachers Point Rustic Campground South - you need to book your camping permit. (cost not included in experience)

You can book here.

This camping style is car camping. You can drive up to your spot, unload and set up your camp.

Transportation:

Participants are responsible for their own transportation, although carpooling is encouraged.

• Note you need to be able to drive yourself to and from the campground and the trail heads each morning.

You can’t fly directly to Nordegg but we are under 3 hours away from both the Calgary International Airport and the Edmonton International Airport, giving you a lot of options as you plan your approach to Alberta.

Coming from downtown Edmonton, Nordegg is approximately 300 km (just over 3 hours). The easiest way is to take Highway 2 south to Lacombe. From there take Highway 12 to Rocky Mountain House where you’ll take the David Thompson Highway (Highway 11) west to Nordegg.

Coming from Downtown Calgary, Nordegg is approximately 285 km (3 hours). Our favourite route: head out to Cochrane and drive up the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22) through Sundre, Caroline and Rocky Mountain House. Once you reach Rocky Mountain House we’re only an hour west on the David Thompson Highway (Highway 11).

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Your deposit is non-refundable (in all circumstances)

Once your registration form is submitted, an invoice for your trip deposit and remaining amount will be emailed to you. (This may take a few days to receive). You are able to make partial payments on the remaining balance. The remaining balance needs to be paid before 60 days from the trip start date. If you have not paid the remaining balance before 60 days of the trip start date then you are considered not coming and loose your spot on the trip. There are no refunds for any flights, activities, transportation or accommodations that have been booked holding your spot. If you have to cancel your trip for any reason there are no refunds available. All permits booked are non refundable and non transferable as they are sold on an individual basis to your passport number. If you need to cancel your within 60 days of the trip date and have not paid the final trip payment you are responsible for paying the remaining amount owed for the trip.

- All activities listed in the itinerary are subject to change due to weather and natural occurrences, however if one activity is removed another will be in its place.
- In extreme situations the trip is subject to cancelation due to weather and natural occurrences, this falls under an "act of god" and you are able to roll over your trip deposit to another trip within one calendar year.
- Please email info@runlikeagirl.ca with any extenuating circumstances.

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