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COVID AND COVID TESTING
COVID AND COVID TESTING
Unfortunately COVID is still out there and in Canada, but Canada was just downgraded to a level 3 country by the CDC while the U.S. remains a level 4 country. As of today's date most public places still require masking unless otherwise posted. Please bring an ample supply with you to last the duration of the trip as well as a few antigen tests (or you can buy in Canada). We will not be requiring masks while hiking and are comfortable not having you wear them inside our shared lodgings.
You will not need a negative COVID test to enter Canada. Just be sure to bring your vaccination cards along with your passport. However, to return to the United States you will need a negative COVID test. You can get a rapid antigen test approved for travel at a location in Banff set up by the Tourism Office called Go Rapid in Banff at 220 Bear Street inside the Bear Street Mall. They are open from 8am to 4pm every day. You pre-pay for the test and show up no less than 6 hours before your flight. The results will be emailed to you in two hours. The Rapid Antigen test is C$74. We suggest getting this done in the morning of the 29th.
As a reminder, if you test positive for COVID-19 during the trip, you must isolate yourself from the group and leave the active trip. You will need to book a single room accommodation for the duration of your quarantine period, the length of which is determined by the current rules of the local jurisdiction. We leaders will help you find accommodations and identify local medical resources. Thereafter, AMC staff and/or the trip leadership will provide additional support as feasible. All costs associated with your testing, isolation, quarantine, and/or medical care are your sole responsibility.
EMERGENCIES
EMERGENCIES
In the case of an emergency when not with the group, please call 9-1-1 just like in the States and inform at least one of the leaders as soon as it is possible. Below is a list of emergency and non-emergency contact information for local hospitals and clinics in the Banff and Jasper National Park Areas. Stacia, Wyatt and John are all Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified, and Wyatt is also a nurse practitioner.
Emergency Contacts
Parks Canada emergency number - 403-762-4506
Banff - Mineral Springs Hospital, Address: 305 Lynx Street, Banff, Telephone: 403-762-2222
Banff - Alpine Medical Clinic, Unit 201A, Bison Courtyard, 211 Bear Street, Banff, Telephone: 4030-762-3155
Lake Louise - Lake Louise Medical Clinic, 200 Hector Rd, Lake Louise, Tel: 403-522-2184
Jasper - Seton-Jasper Medical Centre, 518 Robson Street, Jasper, Telephone: 780-852-3344 (Switchboard)
Jasper - Cottage Medical Clinic, 300 Miette Ave, Jasper, Telephone: +1 780-852-4885
Non-Emergency Contacts
Banff Visitor Centre
224 Banff Avenue, Town of Banff
Phone: 403.762.1550
Lake Louise Visitor Centre
Village of Lake Louise, next to the Samson Mall
Phone: 403.522.3833
Jasper Visitor Centre
Located 103 km south of Jasper on Highway 93
Phone: 780-852-6288
Park Wardens - 1-888-WARDENS (1-888-927-3367)
Personal First Aid
Personal First Aid
Every family should carry a personal first aid kit while hiking. Below are recommended items to have with you at all times. If you have an Epi Pen or an inhaler, please let the leader(s) of your hike know where to find it in your pack in case of an emergency.
Antibiotic ointment
Assorted bandaids
2 gauze bandages (2x3 or 4x4)
Moleskin or other blister bandages
Sunscreen
Over the counter pain medications
acetominophen (Tylenol)
ibuprofen (Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve)
Other over the counter medications you might want to consider (suggestions only)
constipation (milk of magnesia, etc.)
heartburn (Tums, Mylanta)
anti-gas
decongestant
allergy medications
If you take prescription medications, make sure to bring enough to last the duration of the
trip with a few extra.Extra masks
Hand sanitizer
Rapid COVID antigen tests
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