Nootka Trail Backpacking Interest Meeting - Thu, Feb 26 2015
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Nootka Trail Backpacking Interest Meeting (2/26/2015)
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The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Meeting | ||||||
Event Location: | Denny's, 7215 Macleod Trail South | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Thu, Feb 26 2015 6:30 PM | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Wed, Feb 18 2015 11:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | Depends on the group, but probably around 2 hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D1: Easy | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Barbara B.
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Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 5 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 8 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Please Note: This is a meeting for people with backpacking experience who would be serious about hiking the Nootka Trail for a week in early August. This is not an event for those who want to hang out for an evening (you won't get a slideshow or anything, but bring maps or whatever and have some questions). Before attending this evening session, please familiarize yourself with the resources listed below.
The Plan: Access to the north trailhead (Louie Lagoon) is by float plane from Gold River on central Vancouver Island. I'd go for chartering the Beaver, which can take a group of 5 people plus backpacking gear. Together these 5 people + gear cannot exceed 1,200 pounds. The return trip would be by ship (the MV Uchuck III) from Friendly Cove back to Gold River, a journey that takes approximately two hours.
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Difficulty & Specifics:
Pre-Requisites: As we get into summer I'll be posting more day hikes and overnight backpacking trips so that people can test out gear, get a sense for group dynamics, etc. Preference will be given to members whose backpacking experience I am familiar with. Note that there will be no organized carpool for this event; the expectation is that we all meet up in Campbell River the night before we start backpacking.
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Cost & Payment: | |||||||
Voluntary Donations: | Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information. | ||||||
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |