CROWSNEST CONSERVATION SPONSORED EVENTS
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EVENTS BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR REGION
June 1 – Ed Gregor Memorial Stewardship Day
Event by: Crowsnest Forest Stewardship Society
Join fellow volunteers in the longest-standing volunteer stewardship day in Canada. The day starts at the Blairmore Ranger Station for a free breakfast at 8am. Afterwards people divide into groups and disperse to a number of locations for a variety of projects.
June 13-18 -Waterton Wildflower Festival
Great Divide Trail Association - Trail Building & Maintenance Trip Schedule
TRIP #1 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip- June 13 to 17
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #2 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip- June 17 to 21
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #3 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip- June 22 to 27
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #4 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip - June 27 to July 2
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #5 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip - July 4 to 9
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #6 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip (daily drop-ins available for Crowsnest Pass residents) - July 9 to 13
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #7 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip (daily drop-ins available for Crowsnest Pass residents) - July 14 to 19
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #8 - High Rock Trail, Signature Trip - July 19 to 23
SIZE: 20 people
CAMP SET-UP: Enhanced, Camp kitchen (including stoves and BBQ), fire pit, solar shower & latrine.
FOOD: All food is included, prepared by our head chef and a team of assistants (all volunteers take turns helping in the kitchen).
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: $100 for GDTA Members.
TRIP #9 – “Original GDT” – Lost Creek, Hybrid Trip - Aug 3 to 7
The plan is to move the GDT off the road and back onto the Lost Creek alternate, which needs some maintenance including brushing, deadfall removal and tread repairs, before it can be re-opened.
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #10 – Maligne Pass Trail (Partnership with Jasper Trail Alliance) –Self-Supported Trip -Aug 10 to 11 (pending approval)
This trip will continue the restoration of Trapper Creek Trail towards Maligne Pass.
SIZE: 10 people
CAMP SET-UP: Group campsite in Jasper National Park. Volunteers must bring all personal camping equipment.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #11 – David Thompson Heritage Trail (Part 2), Self-Supported “Hike-In” Trip - Aug 29 to Sept 2
This trip in the Blaeberry valley involves backpacking 8km from Cairnes Creek with your gear & tools to establish a base camp for 4 nights at the site of the scenic Lambe Creek waterfall. No motorized support will be available.
SIZE: 8 people
CAMP SET-UP: Primitive backcountry camping. Volunteers must bring all personal camping equipment.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers must have previous backcountry hiking and camping experience and a moderate fitness level.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
Additional Info:
The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools, tool training, and safety orientation for all trips. If you are interested in participating in one or several 2019 GDTA Trail Building & Maintenance Trips, visit http://www.greatdividetrail.com
September 19-22 -Waterton Wildlife Festival
Event by: Crowsnest Forest Stewardship Society
Join fellow volunteers in the longest-standing volunteer stewardship day in Canada. The day starts at the Blairmore Ranger Station for a free breakfast at 8am. Afterwards people divide into groups and disperse to a number of locations for a variety of projects.
June 13-18 -Waterton Wildflower Festival
Great Divide Trail Association - Trail Building & Maintenance Trip Schedule
TRIP #1 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip- June 13 to 17
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #2 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip- June 17 to 21
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #3 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip- June 22 to 27
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #4 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip - June 27 to July 2
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #5 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip - July 4 to 9
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #6 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip (daily drop-ins available for Crowsnest Pass residents) - July 9 to 13
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #7 - High Rock Trail, Hybrid Trip (daily drop-ins available for Crowsnest Pass residents) - July 14 to 19
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #8 - High Rock Trail, Signature Trip - July 19 to 23
SIZE: 20 people
CAMP SET-UP: Enhanced, Camp kitchen (including stoves and BBQ), fire pit, solar shower & latrine.
FOOD: All food is included, prepared by our head chef and a team of assistants (all volunteers take turns helping in the kitchen).
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: $100 for GDTA Members.
TRIP #9 – “Original GDT” – Lost Creek, Hybrid Trip - Aug 3 to 7
The plan is to move the GDT off the road and back onto the Lost Creek alternate, which needs some maintenance including brushing, deadfall removal and tread repairs, before it can be re-opened.
SIZE: 15 people
CAMP SET-UP: Basic - kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience backcountry camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #10 – Maligne Pass Trail (Partnership with Jasper Trail Alliance) –Self-Supported Trip -Aug 10 to 11 (pending approval)
This trip will continue the restoration of Trapper Creek Trail towards Maligne Pass.
SIZE: 10 people
CAMP SET-UP: Group campsite in Jasper National Park. Volunteers must bring all personal camping equipment.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have some experience camping and hiking.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
TRIP #11 – David Thompson Heritage Trail (Part 2), Self-Supported “Hike-In” Trip - Aug 29 to Sept 2
This trip in the Blaeberry valley involves backpacking 8km from Cairnes Creek with your gear & tools to establish a base camp for 4 nights at the site of the scenic Lambe Creek waterfall. No motorized support will be available.
SIZE: 8 people
CAMP SET-UP: Primitive backcountry camping. Volunteers must bring all personal camping equipment.
FOOD: Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling will be organized by the GDTA, gas included.
REQUIREMENTS: Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers must have previous backcountry hiking and camping experience and a moderate fitness level.
COST: Free for GDTA Members.
Additional Info:
The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools, tool training, and safety orientation for all trips. If you are interested in participating in one or several 2019 GDTA Trail Building & Maintenance Trips, visit http://www.greatdividetrail.com
September 19-22 -Waterton Wildlife Festival
