Newbie Backpacking - Barrier Lake - Sat, Jul 25 2009

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Newbie Backpacking - Barrier Lake (7/25/2009)

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 25 2009 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 25 2009 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Benn C
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$12.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is an easy/intro to backpacking trip for people that always wanted to try backpacking but dreaded a long hike with a lot of elevation carrying a heavy pack. You still must be fit enough to carry a heavy pack for ~ 5 kms.

NOTE: THIS TRIP IS ON A TENT SHARING BASIS ONLY..
There are not enough tent sites available. Please indicate tent mate preference when signing up in your notes to me but be prepared to bunk with anyone if I can't find a suitable buddy.

We will start nice and early on Saturday morning at the Barrier Lake Dam and hike in ~ 5 km (with practically no elevation. Bring the kitchen sink!) to the Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground which is located at the far end of Barrier Lake

After setting up camp, options for further activities include:
- Proceed to Prairie View Lookout via Jewell Pass for the views.
- Soak in the lake or if you manage to lug a raft in (Ben's tempted), then go floating on the lake.
- Just chill with your fav book
- In the evening, we'll hang around the campfire for dinner, marshmellows and all kinds of yummy stuff and regale each other with tall tales and generally have a merry time.

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

Note:
- This is also an any fun thing goes event (i.e. be prepared for the unexpected, fun wise, upper stiff lips need not come)
- Note that the cost is PER PERSON. Even if you bring a 10 man tent it is still paid per person. The group size I have represents the max number of people I can take.
- There might be a pretrip meet or maybe not, stay tuned

PAYMENT NOTE & INSTRUCTIONS:
Payment is due immediately upon registration. Should payment information not be received within 5 days of registration you will be moved off the event and onto the waitlist. There will be no refunds after the cut off date unless a 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.

The following payment methods are avaliable:

1) Online email money transfer:
If you have a bank account with TD, BMO, CIBC, RBC, Scotia you can use their online banking system to send me an email money transfer. Choose a security password and let me know what that is. My email is vospermtb@gmail.com

2) Cheques:
Mail to me at:
Ben Cheong
Suite 800, 333 - 11 Ave SW
Calgary AB T2R 1L9

3) Cash
Drop it off at one of my very numerous upcoming events.

Note:
- Cheques will have to reach me before the cut-off date otherwise others on the waitlist will be moved on.
- Paypal is not available.
- Refunds after the cut off is not possible unless a replacement can be found for you.
- Do not send money to the club.

WAITLISTERS
This is a first paid first get on event. If you want to get on, send me your payment first and when someone on the main list does not make the payment on time you'll get to be moved up first. I won't deposit your payment until you get moved up.

Required Items to Bring:
- See event checklist for items to bring COC Event Checklist
- Whistle
- Bear protection devices
- Adequate warm clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera

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:

8:00 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:

$12.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$16.00/Person

Cost Includes:

- Permits, admin costs, small donation to the club

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.

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