Wilderness Backpacking Practice - Wed, Apr 1 2015

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Wilderness Backpacking Practice (4/1/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Backpack

Event Location:

Southern Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Apr 1 2015 8:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 1 2015 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days / 1 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

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:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

I will be posting numerous hikes and extended backpacking trips as COC events this summer, so let's use this warm, snow-free spring to get ready for backpacking season a bit early. The area west of Bluerock (southern Kananaskis) has been virtually snow-free since early March. Random camping is allowed in that area as long as one is at least 1km from the nearest road. We will be roughing it, so you do not need to bring anything. We will build a shelter similar to the one pictured above from deadfall (do not cut down any trees), will trap for food (if you have some skills for this, please sign up), and explore. Expect the total distance to be around 10km round-trip with minimal elevation gain.

References:
· GemTrek Map
· Turner Valley Weather

Important - Please Read:
   · Check the date; this event is on April Fool's, errr, April 1st.
   · The only thing worse than big bad animals in the night is someone actually trying to show up for this event :-).
   · All my other events are real events. This one isn't.

Required Items to Bring:
ALL of these items are mandatory or you stay in the city:
   · Radio to tune out noises in the night
   · Sleeping pills
   · Pee bucket (this is a leave no trace event)
   · Also refer to COC's Backpacking Checklist
   · A smile and sense of adventure :-)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
· Don't be fooled ...

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Don't be fooled ...

Notes:

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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: