Bushcrafty Wilderness Overnight - Sat, Nov 16 2019, Sun, Nov 17 2019
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Bushcrafty Wilderness Overnight (11/16/2019)
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: | Hike - Backpack | ||||||
Event Location: | K-Country TBC | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Nov 16 2019, Sun, Nov 17 2019 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Thu, Nov 14 2019 12:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 2 days | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Ben Cheong
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | $3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 6 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 2 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 7 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
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 you can watch or practice firecraft, shelter- building, 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. Make a spoon too if you want. At minimum you're expected to help gather firewood where a saw or hatchet will come in handy. Practice leave not trace etiquette as far as possible. 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, try cooking over an open fire and share some food for dinner and breakfast. It's all about the food.
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).
Final Location is subject to change depending on conditions then. | |||||||
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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: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $45.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, March 29, 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. - 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: | $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: |