Wilderness Backpack Weekend - Sat, Oct 24 2015

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Wilderness Backpack Weekend (10/24/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Backpack

Event Location:

Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 24 2015 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 22 2015 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Dicte (Benn)
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This will be an off-the-grid overnight in a remote-ish area. I'm going out again to have fun in the bush and you're welcome to come along to play. Focus is on fire building and cooking over a fire and generally have fun. We will hike in Saturday morning and find a suitable place to camp. Some bushwhacking and/or creek crossing may be involved. You will need to bring some basic tools as we'll be foraging for firewood, list is below. I'll be building a basic shelter but feel free to bring your tent.

Distance: Probably around a 14 km round trip
Elevation: 240M approx, variable, expect a few hills

Required Items to Bring:
At minimum:
- Layers for warmth and rain gear. Your clothing should preferably be amber resistant (i.e. it's ok to have fire amber holes in them)
- Whistle
- Bear spray (it isn't over yet)
- Trowel or small shovel (yep, no outhouses)
- Backpacking saw
- Food (mmm....food)
- Work gloves
- Usual backpacking gear

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera
- Any gear you want to try out

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Exact location TBC

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $49.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Friday, May 15, 2026). 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:

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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: