Strathcona Wilderness Centre Bike to Camp via Callingwood - Sat, Jul 14 2012, Sun, Jul 15 2012

Strathcona Wilderness Centre Bike to Camp via Callingwood (7/14/2012)

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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:

Overnight

Event Location:

East of Edmonton

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 14 2012, Sun, Jul 15 2012 2:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 14 2012 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 Half Days, One Night - Saturday to Sunday

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Andrew H
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Member Cost:

$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Saturday afternoon:
An unsupported road ride from Edmonton, down to Callingwood Cove, then to Strathcona Wilderness Area.
We check in to Strathcona between 5 PM and 7 PM for orientation, and then push our bikes in less than 0.5km to camp site #2, which we have reserved. There is no biking allowed on their trails - we have to either push in (it's not hard), or lock the bikes at their facility and carry our gear in.

No alcohol is allowed at Strathcona Wilderness Area. Please don't bring any - we are registered under Edmonton Outdoor Club and we will be mindful of making a good impression - not an unfortunate one!

Saturday Evening:
After orientation we'll get our camp set up, and depending on how quickly that goes we can maybe do a little bit of hiking/exploring around the SWC.

Saturday Night:
Nothing beats a good campfire while camping so as long as there isn't a fire ban we can enjoy some great conversation around the fire pit.

Sunday Morning:
Once everyone is up if it's early enough we may be able to again do some hiking/exploring of SWC but we must be packed and ready to check out by 2 PM.

Sunday Afternoon:
We'll enjoy a shorter ride back to the meeting place.

Everyone must be prepared to be self- sufficient on this trip. You must bring your own tent, stove, cookware, water, food, and so on. The site will accomodate up to 5 four person tents. If you want to share with someone, you will have to arrange that yourself - there will be no pre-trip meeting or pre-planned sharing. Firewood and water are provided (yay!!). Keep in mind that you not only have to haul your gear and food on your bike, but you also will have to walk in approximately 0.5km to the camp site with it. Plan accordingly, and feel free to contact Andrew for ideas, suggestions and tips.

Riding Route for Saturday (approx 45km):
To Callingwood Cove:
Behind the Tempo station, turn left (east) onto the service road that runs behind the gas stations (RR 223).
Turn right (south) onto RR 824. Turn left (east) onto Hwy 221A just before the railroad tracks. Continue to Twp 530
Turn right (west) onto Twp 530 for just a few feet - go under the train bridge, then turn left onto RR 221 and ride past Katie's Crossing.
Continue south on RR 221 to Wye Rd.
Turn east (left) onto Wye Rd and continue to RR 215.
Turn right (south) onto RR 215 and continue to Twp Rd 520
Turn left (east) onto Twp Rd 520 and continue into the community of Callingwood Cove. As you enter the community, the road will curve several times (right, left, right, right). We'll stop for a lunch/snack break at the picnic area on the right (look for picnic tables and basketball hoops).
To Strathcona Wilderness Area:
Retrace our steps out of Collingwood Cove
Turn right on RR 213
Turn right at Wye Rd/AB-630 E
Turn left toward Range Road 211
Turn right at Range Road 211
Road curves left to stay on Range Road 211 - pass through the community of Antler Lake
Turn left at Township Road 530
Map

Back to our Meeting Spot on Sunday (~14km):
West along Baseline to Ardrossan where we meet up with our original route
Retrace our steps along the original route to the meeting spot.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: The EOC treasurer is not processing payments for this event. I have already paid a reservation for 12 people, $48. BRING CASH - SMALL DENOMINATIONS - to pay me back directly for your portion of the reservation(we'll split it evenly). It will be $5 each ($4 with a donation round up)with a full group, but if there are less the price will change and we'll modify accordingly. Bring exact change as Andrew won't be able to make change.

Required Items to Bring:
- Bike
- Helmet ** NO EXCEPTIONS** NO HELMET = NO RIDE AND NO REFUND
- Bicycle Repair Kit: Tools, Spare Tube and Pump
- Camping gear - tent, sleeping bag, etc (see our Backpacking Checklist for ideas
- A method of carrying all of your gear while you cycle, and for walking in and out of the camp site
- Clothing for varying weather conditions, for riding, and for camping
- Appropriate shoes (ie. if you have clip shoes for cycling, remember to bring other shoes for walking in to camp)
- Picnic/lunch/snacks for Saturday lunch at Callingwood Cove
- Food for Saturday supper, Saturday and Sunday Breakfast and Saturday lunch
- Water sufficient for the weekend - riding (Potable water will be available from the Information center during the day)
Smiles, a good attitude and CAMP STORIES!

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Personal first aid items
- Camera
- Sturdy bike chain and lock
- Reflectors (ie. reflective vest)
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Yellowhead Hwy 16 and head east past the intersection for Highway 21 (to Fort Saskatchewan). Farther along, on the right-hand side of the road, you'll see a pull-off with an Esso station - exit there and head to the Tempo gas station behind the Esso.

Notes:

- Strathcona requires 1 week notice to cancel, or our reservation fees are forfeited.
- Reservation is for 12. Feel free to add yourself to the wait list. If there are enough on the wait list the maximum participants can be increased up to 20. Fees will be more if we have more than 12 people as we will have to take a larger site and of course we will have to check availability before increasing the maximum.
- 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.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$5.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Camping reservation/fees for Strathcona Wilderness. Total cost for the reservation is $48. That translates to $5 each, including a small donation to EOC (this assumes 12 people attending) We'll split the costs evenly, to be paid at the event meeting spot.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: Please be absolutely sure by July 7 that you'll be attending, as that's the cut-off for a refund from the SWC.