West Coast Trail (August 2013) - Friday, Aug 02, 2013

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The Basics:
Event Type: Hike 
Event Location: West Coast - Vancouver Island 
Date(s) & Time:   Friday, Aug 02, 2013 02:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 02:00 PM @ Vancouver Island)  
Registration Cut Off:   Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 05:00 PM  
Event Duration: 6 days 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):    

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 3
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   0 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
West Coast Trail. North to South. Meet on Vancouver Island on August 2nd in the afternoon. Car pool to drop one car at south end of the trail (Port Renfrew). Drive to North End of Trail near Bamfield. Attend 9.30am Parks Canada Mandatory Orientation at Panchea Bay on August 3rd. Start trail. Complete trail after five nights. Arrange for car shuttle. Costs - $184 per person for Reservation fee, overnight usage fee on WCT, two ferries and taxs. Backcountry permit may be required. Planning meeting to be scheduled in June. Please see 2013 West Coast Trail Preparation Guide for detailed information
Required Items to Bring:
food and supplies for 5 nights in the wilderness, tent, sleeping bag, stove, water filter, first aid kit, solid hiking boots, water proof clothing, money for beer and burgers, flashlight.

Recommended Items to Bring:
camera, gps, tide tables, short rope,

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   02:00 PM
Carpool Location:   Vancouver Island
Carpool Directions:   Meet on vancouver Island and shuttle one vehicle to the south end of the trail at Port Renfrew then drive to Bamfield - Panchea bay to start at the north end of the trail

Notes:
Reservation is confirmed for the trail starting August 3rd, 2013.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!

Cancellation and refund subject to Parks Canada refund policy.
*Cancellation Policy*: If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.

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Registration for this event closed on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 05:00 PM.