Wilderness Winter Overnight Camp - Sat, Apr 8 2017

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Wilderness Winter Overnight Camp (4/8/2017)

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:Camp
Event Location:Sibbald Area
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 8 2017  9:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Apr 3 2017 12:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 days
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Benn C
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Member Cost:$15.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:4
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 5 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Spend the night in a wilderness area learning or practicing your self-sufficiency skills (aka bushcraft, rather useful anytime you're out in the bush). We'll be playing with all sorts of gear like fire starting, campfire cooking, purifying water without the usual filters and shelter tools (saws, cord, knives etc). Learn and practice basic bushcraft (ever make your own wood spoon?). We may or may not be able to build a shelter depending on conditions at the site, bring your tent as backup. There will still be a bit of work to do setting up camp. Find out what works and what doesn't and then watch the stars overhead at night around a warm fire with a Potluck dinner and Breakfast. This is an easy peasy event. No hiking needed. Bring the kitchen sink. Beginners are welcome.

Notes:
- Co-Ed event. There will be sharing of shelters /tents.
- This is a fun anything goes event which may involve staying up for part of the night
- Definitely expect winter conditions so NO COTTON. Best is if you bring old clothing that is campfire smoke and amber resistant.
- You will need to have some basic tools as we may be foraging for firewood and shelter materials but most of the gear can be shared.
- Equipment list is listed below. You can bring a tent, tarp for your own shelter, sleep in the shelter we will try to build or just sleep in the open next to the fire. Nothing better than seeing the stars overhead. - There may or may not be a pre-trip meet for gear and clothing needed.

Distance: Nil. No hiking required. Rather spend the time practicing skills.
Elevation: nil


Required Items to Bring:
NOTE: Most of the hardware gear can be shared
- BEAR SPRAY
- Small hatchet
- Sharp knife
- Minimum 8'x8' tarp with cord
- Backpacking Tent
- Cooking paraphernalia (like pots and pans etc)
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- Layers for warmth, snow and/or rain. NO COTTON/JEANS Your clothing should preferably be amber resistant (i.e. it's ok to have fire amber holes in them)
- Waterproof layers
- Waterproof boots and gaiters
- Extra set of DRY clothes including base layers, socks and gloves.
- Whistle
- Bear spray
- Food (mmm....food)
- Small cooking pot and pan
- Work gloves and work shirt NO COTTON (something that will be ok being dirty and tough enough to resist tears.
- Extra warm gloves and socks
- Sleeping mat and bag
- Usual backpack gear, just remember less is more
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Waterproof matches or lighter or fire Rod or bring your own friction stick or flamethrower (if you prefer)
- Cooking pot suitable for a campfire
- Frying pan suitable for a campfire
- Coffee /water pot suitable for a campfire
- Grill suitable for a campfire
- Backpacking saw
- Camera
- Any super duper latest and greatest gear you want to try out
- Liquid fuel stove if you're not using a fire for cooking (works better in the cold)
- Small cooler
- SNOW shovel if there is any white snowy stuff
- Snow Shoes/skis if there is snowy stuff

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Wait for email for exact location.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):180Km
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 $54.00 (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:
Winter Safety Considerations
We will be at a designated winter backcountry campground.

Entered by: Ben C on March 21, 2017
Terrain Classification: Front country non-avalanche terrain - not classified.
Conditions: Below treeline, foothills region
Plan: Will be re- examining weather 2 days before event. As area to be entered is not in avalanche terrain, there will be no additional preparation needed.
Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip.

- 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:$15.00/Person
Cost Includes:Camp site fee, materials and supplies needed for the weekend. May be less or nothing at all depending on who needs what. Bring Cash.
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.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: