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There is a park entrance fee of $7.80/adult. I have a valid family parks pass so if anybody has one, please bring it. If anyone needs to buy a pass they can enter the park and buy one at the automated machine prior to meeting at the trailhead. We will start our journey at 8:15am. The trail is a total of 16km. Depending on trail conditions and the overall pace it could take us as much as 10 hours to complete (if we have to break trail).
We will stop for one hour for lunch where we can enjoy a hot or cold lunch with warm beverages.
Along the way we will try to minimize stops as much as possible. Photography is encouraged but make it quick and don't photograph sticks. Hopefully we will spot some bison, moose or deer.
16km is pretty serious snow shoe distance. An overall pace of at least 2km/h is required. If we average 1.5km/h as a group we will end up finishing in the dark. We want to avoid this. As a group I anticipate our moving average will be closer to 3km/h. If you are not very confident in your physical fitness and ability this is not the event for you. If you have a bad knee or nagging injury that could slow the group down. Please don't sign up. After the first 2-4hours you are committed to the full distance with this hike.
About the trail, the trail is on the south side of the highway and wood bison, the largest mammal in North America have called this area home since 1963. The area is also home to moose, elk, deer and a wide range of small mammals and birds.
| Required Items to Bring: 1)Suitable backpack 2)Snow Shoes 3)Poles (these are a huge help once you start to get tired) 4)Warm clothing (dress in layers) 5)Nutritious lunch 6)Backpacking stove. 1 for every 2 people would work great. 7)Easy to eat snacks and 2 litres of water for staying recharged while hiking. 8)Warm beverage mix. We will boil water at lunch for this. 9)Headlamp 10)Personal First Aid kit | | Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. |
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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.
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