Easy overnight backpack @ Barrier Lake - Sat, Jul 12 2014, Sun, Jul 13 2014

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Easy overnight backpack @ Barrier Lake (7/12/2014)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Backpack

Event Location:

Barrier Lake - Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 12 2014, Sun, Jul 13 2014 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 21 2014 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Benn C
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Member Cost:

$16.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

11 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will start Saturday morning at the Barrier Lake Dam then hike in Jewell Bay campsite. Suitable for those new to backpacking but you should be able to carry heavy backpack into the campsite.

Distance: ~4 km one way
Elevation to campsite:~ Mostly FLAT

After setting up camp, options for further activities include:
- Do a quick trip to Prairie View Lookout via Jewell Pass for the views.(Approx 10k round trip, 500m elevation gain)
- Go jump into the lake after the excursion or if you manage to lug a raft in, go floating on the lake.
- Just chill out
- In the evening we can have a simple potluck dinner party. No desserts please. Bring something you'd like to share and for yourself if you have specific food needs. Just bring enough for about 1/3 of the participants or else there will be a lot of leftovers.

This is a tent sharing co-ed event. Each site's tent pad will hold 2 people nicely, maximum 4 person and one tent per site. (Although personally I wouldn't really want to carry in a 4 man tent, I'd rather carry in yummy stuff)

When you sign up, please indicate if:
1 - You have a backcountry tent and how many people can fit in the tent
2 - You have backcountry gear to share like backcountry stove, water filter, axe, tarp etc
3 - If you can drive and how many people can you take.

THIS IS A COED EVENT- WE WILL HAVE TO SHARE TENTS. NOT ENOUGH TENT SITES TO GO AROUND.
Please do not sign up for this event if you are unwilling to share a tent. Also, this is also an any fun thing goes event (i.e. be prepared for the unexpected, fun wise, stiff upper lips need not come :-) )

You can rent a backpacking and kayak stuff at MEC or UofC Outdoor Center

Make sure you have adequate warm clothes because it might get below zero at night. Do not rely on the fire to keep you warm, especially if there is a fire ban in place. Avoid 20cotton clothing

NOTE:
Payment is due immediately upon registration.
Should payment information not be received within 5 days of registration you may be moved off the event and onto the waitlist. There will be no refunds after the cut off date, unless a suitable replacement can be found. The faster you pay the faster you get on. Don't be surprised if someone on the waitlist gets on before you do because you haven't paid.

Payment options:

1) Email money transfer to me at vospermtb@gmail.com

2) Or send via Paypal to the same email.

Required Items to Bring:
- backpacking gear. see event checklist for items to bring COC Event Checklist
- Bear protection devices like bear spray
- Adequate warm clothing
- Food for potluck dinner

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera
- Swimsuit
- Float tube if you want...

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Hwy 1. Turn South at Hwy 40 into Kananaskis Country (you'll the Casino at the junction), head about 5kms in, just after the Visitor Center is the Lake. Park at the designated lots.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

210Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $63.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 2024). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

Payment is due immediately upon registration.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$16.00/Person

Cost Includes:

- back country camping permits, gst, banking charges

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
*Note: Refunds are not possible after the cut off date unless a replacement is found.