Interested in going backpacking this summer? Check out this great opportunity to go on a trip with the 2nd WCA Trex Group!

Date: August 13 (morning departure) to 15 (afternoon return), 2017

Contact Guider: Belinda Li, 2ndwcatrex@gmail.com, 778-874-0750

Approximate cost: $100

Description: The 2nd West Coast Area Trex are planning a backpacking trip to Garibaldi Lake and have a few spots available for Pathfinders or Rangers from other units to join. We will be hiking to Garibaldi Lake to camp for 2 nights, carrying all of the gear and food in backpacks. The trail is 9.5 km to Garibaldi Lake with 850 m elevation gain. This is a well-graded and maintained trail. On the second day, we will do a day hike to Panorama Ridge, which is about 12 km round trip with 630 m elevation gain from Garibaldi Lake. The unit will provide group camping equipment (tents, cooking equipment, safety supplies). Girls will need to bring their own personal gear (e.g. backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, clothes). There are backpacks available to borrow from the Area.

Camp preparation: Girls are expected to help prepare for camp. We will have one camp planning meeting and one practice hike based on the schedule of participants and Guiders. The camp planning meeting will take place on a week night, before the end of the school year. The practice hike will be on a weekend day. Alternative arrangements can be made if there are schedule conflicts.

How to sign up: Email Belinda Li directly with your contact information, as well as general availability for the two pre-camp events.