Winter Backpack & Snow Shelters #2 - Sat, Feb 22 2020
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Winter Backpack & Snow Shelters #2 (2/22/2020)
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 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: | Snowshoe | ||||||
Event Location: | Some not-so-random wilderness location - TBC | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Feb 22 2020 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Thu, Feb 20 2020 12:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 2 days | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Ben Cheong
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 6 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 3 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 4 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
We will snowshoe/ski in, build a quinzee snow
shelter (aka Alberta igloo) and
a
lean-to winter
shelter and maybe one more shelter depending on
time. Do some basic
bushcraft, eat
lots, sleep overnight and be merry after the
hard work.
The size and number of shelters depends on the
snow levels and manpower
available.
You’ll also be
expected to help forage and collect firewood so
this will be a working weekend and a
backpacking saw will be needed.
Beginners are
welcome. You’ll need snowshoes or cross-country
skis to get into the campsite. See links below
for how tos: We'll do individual dinners or maybe a group potluck dinner TBC. Bring something to share if you'd like.
Distance – 2-3 km one way approx If needed, I will conduct a pre-trip meeting for gear. In addition to regular backpacking equipment, you will also need some extra gear, see list below. Some of the gear can be shared (stoves, saws etc). Wait for a logistics coordination email. I will need enough drivers; winter gear tends to take up more space than usual. I tend to bring a pulk, which takes up room. You can rent/buy winter backpacking stuff at MEC or UofC Outdoor Center. Other outfitter stores like Lee Valley Tools, Cabela's, Canadian Tire (cheap), The Army Navy Store (cheap) etc also have a lot of the items if you're buying lower priced items. Any questions email me. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | TBC - I'll be scouting the location depending on snow levels for area. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 175Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:00 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $52.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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: | |||||||
- Winter considerations. Foothills, non avalanche
terrain. - 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: | |||||||
Non-Member Cost: | $3.00/Person | ||||||
Cost Includes: | cost is for regular members | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |