Beginner Backpack along Lost Lake trail - Sat, May 23 2009

Beginner Backpack along Lost Lake trail (5/23/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Waskahegan Staging Area, Blackfoot Rec Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 23 2009 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, May 20 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

two days, one night

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

LarryL
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join us for an overnight backpack trip at Blackfoot Recreation Area. We will meet Saturday at 10:00 am at the Waskahegan Staging Area (carpool to be arranged). We will hike 11 km through gently rolling hills to the Winter Shelter, arriving in the early afternoon. We will have a snack, and then have the option of heading out for another hike, geocaching, bird watching or relaxing at the shelter.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow Wye Road (Highway 630) east out of Sherwood Park for approximately 40 km until you come to Range Road 210.
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

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $23.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Saturday, November 23, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!