Willmore Wilderness - Ridge Hike and Nature Walk - Wed, Sep 2 2009, Thu, Sep 3 2009, Fri, Sep 4 2009

Willmore Wilderness - Ridge Hike and Nature Walk (9/2/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Willmore Wilderness Area

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Sep 2 2009, Thu, Sep 3 2009, Fri, Sep 4 2009 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 5:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Aug 25 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 days

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Paul
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Please note that the nature walk segment of this event has been cancelled.

We plan on leaving Edmonton at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday and arriving in Willmore Provincial Park (north of Hinton) at around 9 o'clock. We will then meet up with Laura Rutter, naturalist and owner of Rocky Mountain Escape, for our 3 hour nature walk along Willow Creek Trail. Afterwards, we will have lunch and then gather our backpacks for our hike into Carson Creek campground, where we will set up base camp for the next 2 nights. The next day, we will take our daypacks and lunch and hike up and along the Wildhay and Bury Ridges. Please note, the distance we will cover on this day will be approximately 25 km; you must be a strong hiker to do this. We will then return to camp for the evening. On day 3, we will hike back to the Rock Lake Staging Area parking lot and drive to Miette Hotsprings for a well-deserved cleanup and soaking.

Please be aware that there will be a river fording required on the Wildhay River. Normally the river is only knee-deep but could be higher after a heavy rain. Sandals and a good walking stick or hiking poles are highly recommended.

Also note: you will be initially placed on the waiting list for this event until you have paid, at which time you will then be added to the main registrants list. Due to the short sign-up period for this event, please submit payments using electronic methods ONLY (PayPal or PC Banking) and NOT by cheque. Refunds will be given only if another EOC member signs up to take your place.

Required Items to Bring:
basic backpacking equipment

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

mosquito repellant,
gaitors for bushwhacking,
toque and gloves,
bathing suit for the hotsprings

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Hwy 16 to Hinton, continue west of Hinton for 5km, then turn north on Hwy 40 (Alaska Hwy) for approximately 40km to the Rock Lake turnoff. Turn left and follow the gravel road for 31km to Rock Lake. Exercise caution while driving on this road watching out for wildlife and logging trucks. Continue past Rock Lake up the hill to the Rock Lake Staging Area parking lot (end of the road). This is the trailhead for our hike.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

816Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:30 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 $236.64 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Sunday, April 28, 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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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