Backbacking/Camping Weekend, Blackfoot Rec Area - Sat, Sep 22 2007, Sun, Sep 23 2007

Backbacking/Camping Weekend, Blackfoot Rec Area (9/22/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Waskahegan Staging Area, Blackfoot Rec Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 22 2007, Sun, Sep 23 2007 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Sep 18 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

two days, one night

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Donna
John G
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Saturday at 10:00 am we will meet at the Waskahegan Staging Area within Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. We will walk 11 km through gently rolling hills to the Lost Lake Shelter. This will take 3-5 hours. We will set up camp, spend the night, and Sunday we will walk out. Sunday we will start walking around 10 am again, and should be back to the cars by 3:00 pm.
Potable water is supplied, it is limited, but should be sufficient for all of us for the weekend. Bring a water bottle full of water for the walk in.
I will have a group First Aid Kit, but each person should have a few supplies of their own, for blisters, etc.
There is pit toilets and they usually have toilet paper, but it wouldn't hurt to bring your own as well.
The park is supplying wood for a fire but there is only one fire pit. The Lost Lake Shelter is a small building, we can't really sleep in it but we can cook in it if it is raining, and it contains a wood burning stove so we can heat it.
THERE IS NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED IN THE PARK.
If you have any questions about gear or food or anything, please call Donna at 481 4756.
The cost of this overnight is free, there is no cost to use the Recreation Area, so you will just have to supply your own food, and make your own arrangements to pay for car pooling.

Required Items to Bring:
- Backpacking Tent
- Lightweight sleeping bag
- Thermarest or sleeping pad
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Lightweight stove and pots
- Food
- Backpack

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

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:

8:45 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 Wednesday, May 1, 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:
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