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Be aware that this is prime Mosquito territory, repellent is a must and mosquito head netting is advised to keep your sanity. We can escape into the shelter if they get too bad.
The Winter shelter has just been upgraded and is at a spot in the reserve that could give us good views of Bison and Elk. 15 Gallons of water and a full wood box will be waiting for us. It is the same distance, 11kms from the Waskehegan trail head as it is to the Lost Lake Shelter.
We will spend Saturday night near the shelter and Sunday we will hike out. Return time will depend on whether people want to do an extended route out or go directly - we will likely break into a couple of groups. hiking directly out would take only 2-3 hours.
The park generously provides us with water, firewood and access to the shelter for free, so the only cost is your own food, and the carpool if you participate. However , early this year there had been a ban on all fires so we may or may not be able to have one.
We will arrange food and cooking equipment together to avoid duplication. This will be organized with all registrants after the cutoff date. Please note that in the event of extreme weather, this event may be cancelled (or modified to a one-day hike) to ensure the safety of participants.
| Required Items to Bring: - hiking boots, and poles - Full back packing gear, will pair up or get into group of four for cooking and tenting purposes - Warm sleeping bag - Sleeping mattress - tent and mosquito head gear - Food - Lightweight stove and pot - Eating utensils - Water for the hike in - Backpack - Flashlight or lantern -for a more complete list, see the what to bring backpack list on this site | | Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. - Camera - Book - Cards - bird book and binoculars |
It is clearly marked with directions to the Waskahegan staging area.
Follow RR 210 5km north and turn right into the Staging Area.
Drive past the interpretive center to the SE corner of the parking lot.
Look for Waskahegan Staging Area within the Strathcona County Rural mapStrathcona County Rural Map
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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