Fording River Pass Backpack - Sat, Jun 1 2024

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Fording River Pass Backpack (6/1/2024)

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:

Hike - Backpack

Event Location:

Baril Creek Trailhead

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 1 2024 12:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 11:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 30 2024 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Benn C
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Overnighter at Fording River Pass via Baril Creek.
We will be random camping. Bring a light pack. You'll need a bear canister for food storage.
If it is still snowed in or super windy we'll backtrack to James Lake.
Not for super slow pokes. Should be fit enough to do the hike in a reasonable (aka Ben's pace) time. If you need a ride, indicate in your sign up.

Distance: 13.5km
Total Elevation Gain: 800m
2 days of backpacking.

Preference will be given to those who have hiked/backpacked with me before. If you have not, come out on one of my events. Group size is dependent on the number of suitable attendees.

This trip is for lightweight backpackers. Starting pack weight should not exceed 30lbs total given the distance and elevation for each day. No group gear being shared.
Indicate in your rsvp if you need to carpool.
Any questions, message me.

Required Items to Bring:
- Bear Spray
- Usual backpacking gear.
- Rain clothing.
- Bear Canister or Ursack

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Trail Head

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Km

Carpool Departure Time:

11:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $76.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Wednesday, January 22, 2025). 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:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

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