Wilderness Overnight - Sat, Oct 19 2019

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Wilderness Overnight (10/19/2019)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Backpack

Event Location:

Little Elbow / Powderface Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 19 2019 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 18 2019 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Benn C
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Member Cost:

$3.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Wilderness overnight camp and backpack. Do a short hike out to a wilderness location, overnight, have a campfire dinner and breakfast and go home the next day.
This will be a bit of a bushcrafty type (ever make tarp/tent pegs from branches?) weekend where there will be be mucking around with wilderness skills such firecraft, shelter- building, basic navigation, the use of tools such as knives, saws and axes, foraging, water sourcing, stuff you've seen on Youtube movies and want to try out etc. Practice leave not trace etiquette as far as possible. Make a spoon too if you want.
If you're new to wilderness skills, just come and play and watch and maybe learn a thing or two and just tent it. If you spend anytime in the wilderness, its useful to learn what can help you if you're ever stuck overnight.
This is a wilderness event, so no facilities. We'll be using the resources available to set up camp. See basic skills and techniques at work, find out what works and what doesn't and the myriad of options when you're in the bush with minimal gear.

I think cooking over a campfire is an awesome community event, let's also do a mini potluck, share some food for dinner and breakfast.

Distance: 2-4km one way (maybe even less). Not going very far as the aim is to have more fun than work but we will be scavenging for firewood (a saw is very useful here).
Elevation: 10-20m expect bushwhacking for short sections

Notes:
- This is is a FUN anything goes event which will involve staying up for part of the night (mostly in the interest of staying warm so this is a good thing).
- Might not be the best event for you if you prefer chatting than firemaking
- Expect early winter conditions
- Best is if you bring old clothing that is campfire smoke, ember and rough-use resistant.

Any questions ask me.

Event will be weather dependent

Required Items to Bring:
Bring gear that is not likely to break easily and avoid non-waterproof cotton.

Needed for shelter building (if you're not tenting it): - A sturdy sharp knife. If its a folding knife, make sure it has a blade lock
- A backpacking saw.
- A small tarp
- Jute twine and regular cord for cordage

Rest of the stuff below, are in addition to usual backpacking gear:
- Waterproof boots
- Extra set of dry clothes including base layers, socks and gloves.
- Hat
- Layers for warmth, snow and/or rain. Your outer clothing should preferably be fiery hot ember resistant (i.e. it's ok to have fire ember holes in them, see note above about campfire cooking)
- Usual backpacking stuff for the climate conditions
- A watch
- A basic compass

- BEAR SPRAY (yes they are still awake)
- Headlamp with fresh batteries (or bring an old fashioned pressure lamp, those things are cool if you have one)
- Waterproof layers
- Waterproof boots and gaiters
- Extra set of DRY clothes including base layers, socks and gloves.
- Work gloves and work shirt something that will be ok being dirty and tough enough to resist tears as we'll be gathering firewood
- Food (mmm....food)
- Waterproof matches or lighter or fire rod or bring your own friction stick or flamethrower (if you prefer)

- We might have to pack water in depending on how frozen things are

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Hiking poles
- Gaiters
- Small (or Big) hatchet or (humongous) machete chopper
- Small (or Big) cooking pot/fry pan suitable for use over a campfire
- If you want, a grill suitable for a campfire, otherwise rocks makes awesome pot stands
- Camera
- Any super duper latest and greatest gear you want to try out
- Backpacking shovel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Wait for email for exact location.

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 $45.00 (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 Considerations:
Going into front country terrain with no significant avalanche terrain.
- 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:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Event Fee if you are a regular member. Free for premier and vounteer members.

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: