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Backcountry Camping in Golden Ears · Sat. Sep. 14th, 2024 - Sun. Sep. 15th, 2024
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Start: Saturday, Sep. 14th, 8:00 am
End: Sunday, Sep. 15th, 8:00 pm
Pre-trip meeting: Monday, Sep. 9th, 6:15 pm
Pre-trip meeting location: Zoom
Description:
This is an overnight backpacking trip in Golden Ears Provincial Park, which requires a reasonable level of fitness and preparation. We will drive and park at Golden Creek, then hike up to Panorama Ridge, and set up camp. The next day, we will start early and summit Golden Ears to watch the sunrise, then head back down and return to the carpark.
Estimated Costs
I will hire an Evo, which will cost approx. $47.6/person (five people), or $59.5 (four people). The backcountry permit is $5/person. You will obviously also need to cover any relevant additional individual expenses (e.g. the cost of purchasing your food).
If any of the participants have a car that we can use, then the transportation cost would be lower.
Essential Gear
- Tent^
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad*
- proper hiking backpack*
- day pack
- sturdy hiking boots*
- 2 L water or more
- headlamp+
- extra batteries for headlamp
- toilet paper
- hiking socks
- non-cotton shorts and/or pants
- non-cotton top
- warm jacket (fleece or down)
- waterproof jacket (depending on forecast)
- waterproof pants (depending on forecast)
- sun hat
- toque/beanie
- toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss
- medication (if applicable)
- sunglasses
- sun hat
- two lunches that don't require cooking
- one dinner
- one breakfast
- snacks
- eating utensils and bowl
- sunscreen (prevent that skin cancer!)
- printed paper map and compass, or phone with map on it and extra battery pack
- good vibes
*can be rented from VOC during gear hours
+can be purchased from VOC during gear hours
^ If you don't have a tent, it may be possible to share spaces in other tents. As a trip organiser, I an also try to borrow a tent from the clubroom.
Optional gear:
- swimwear
- pocket knife
- insect repellant
- hiking poles
- sandals/crocs
- extra t-shirt and shoes to wear on the car ride home (you can leave it in the car)
- ear plugs
- games/entertainment
We need some people to bring this—bring it if you have it:
- first aid kits
- stoves and fuel
- lighter / waterproof matches
- water filter / water purification tablets
- bear spray
- satellite communication device (e.g., InReach)
I am not a guide, certified or otherwise. You are responsible for your own safety.
Please get in touch if you cannot make the pretrip meeting, but would like to attend.
Please get in touch with any questions you may have.
Posted: 2024-09-05 17:54:25
Last modified: 2024-09-16 08:17:49