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Please note, we will be trekking at a moderate pace, starting the trek from the Buller Mountain Day Use carpark on the Smith Dorrien-Spray Lakes road (Highway 742); and trekking up to Buller Pass. From there we will descend to Ribbon Lake and set up camp for the night.
First Day - Buller Pass to Ribbon Lake Campground (plus
optional late afternoon/early evening side hike to Ribbon
Falls):
Distance: 10.5 km to campsite (plus 6 km optional round trip
distance to Ribbon Falls for a late afternoon/early evening side
hike)
Elevation gain: 671 m gain to Buller Pass, 432 m loss down to
Ribbon Lake (plus optional 250 m loss then gain round trip to
Ribbon Falls)
We will travel the Buller Pass trail to Ribbon Lake (approximate time will be 4 hours). We will be taking some breaks along the way to relieve our bodies of our pack weight and to take in the beautiful views of where we will be going. Once at the Ribbon Lake campground, we will set up camp. For those interested in doing a late afternoon or early evening hike, we will be hiking down to Ribbon Falls (which entails going down and back up the infamous chains) - 3 km one way (250 m loss) down to the falls.
Second Day - early morning hike to Guinn's Pass; pack up
gear; return to Calgary:
Guinn's Pass hike distance: approximate 10 km round trip
Guinn's Pass hike elevation gain: approximately 709 m gain,
then 709 m loss on return
Ribbon Lake to carpark distance: 10.5 km Ribbon Lake to carpark elevation: 432 m gain to Buller Pass, 671 m loss to the carpark
We will put on our day packs and head to Guinn's Pass with
an early start. Once back at the campground, we will pack up
and head back out via Buller Pass. Checkout time is 2:00 PM
on Sunday.
This trip is rated D5 because it is a backpacking trip with
hiking. I have four sites reserved for one tent/two people per
site and one site reserved for one tent/one person. The
campground has two toilets, bear lockers, two fire pits and
tables. Water source is close for filtering water. You must be
prepared to pair up with someone for this trip.
Please note, the coordinator will be vetting all sign-ups for
fitness level and past experience, to ensure all sign-ups are
approximately the same level. You will be moved to the
waiting list until payment has been sent.
| Required Items to Bring: - Backpacking experience - Appropriate clothes, gear and equipment for a 2 day - 1 night backpacking trip - Water for the trip in and either a water filter or chemicals - Proper hiking boots - Headlamp with spare batteries | | Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. - Poles - Extra clothes and foot wear for the evening - Reserve of food, water and clothing for after the trip. We will put into the car(s) at the end of the trail for Sunday - Gloves for the chains if doing them - Good cheer (can be in liquid form), cards and/or other fun games for the evening - Bathing suit for those who wish to take a dip into the lake! |
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