CANCELLED due to low #'s Snowshoeing the 16km Wood Bison Trail. - Mon, Dec 28 2015

CANCELLED due to low #'s Snowshoeing the 16km Wood Bison Trail. (12/28/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Elk Island National Park - Wood Bison Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Dec 28 2015 10:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 26 2015 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-7 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Lynn F
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Member Cost:

$15.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will meet at the carpool location for 9:05 Departure at 9:15 am sharp. We will then drive to Elk Island National Park. We will park at the Wood Bison trail head. The trail head is located on the south side of the highway just west of the main park road (range road 201A).

There is a park entrance fee of $7.80/adult. If anyone has a valid family parks pass, please bring it to share and cut cotst. If anyone needs to buy a pass they can enter the park and buy one at the automated machine prior to meeting at the trailhead. We will start our journey at close to 10:00am. The trail is a total of 16km. Depending on trail conditions and the overall pace could take between 4-6 hours depending on the snowfall/conditions. Update closer to event. We will stop for approx 45 for lunch where we can enjoy a hot or cold lunch with warm beverages.

Along the way we will try to minimize stops as much as possible. Photography is encouraged but make it quick and don't photograph sticks. Hopefully we will spot some bison, moose or deer.

16km is pretty serious snow shoe distance. An overall pace of at least 2km/h is required. As a group I anticipate our moving average will be closer to 3km/h. You should have previous experience to join this event If you are not very confident in your physical fitness and ability this is not the event for you. After the first 2-4hours you are committed to the full distance with this hike.

About the trail, the trail is on the south side of the highway and wood bison, the largest mammal in North America have called this area home since 1963. The area is also home to moose, elk, deer and a wide range of small mammals and birds.

Required Items to Bring:
1)Suitable backpack
and clothing for weather 2)Snow Shoes
3)Poles (these are a huge help once you start to get tired)
4)Warm clothing (dress in layers)
5)Nutritious lunch
6)Backpacking stove. 1 for every 2 people would work great.
7)Easy to eat snacks and 2 litres of water for staying recharged while hiking.
8)Warm beverage mix. We will boil water at lunch for this.
9)Headlamp
10)Personal First Aid kit

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Yellowhead Highway east out of Edmonton. Travel east on Highway 16/Yellowhead approximately 20km past Ardrossan and then turn right opposite the main park road and follow the short driveway to the trailhead. The trail is on the south side of the highway

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

110Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:15 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 $31.90 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, April 25, 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:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$15.00/Person

Cost Includes:

7.80 park entrance fee 5-10$ to cover carpooling cost

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