Activity | Multi-day hiking |
Destination | Sunshine Coast Trail |
Date | 15-20 Sept, Tuesday to Sunday (date could still vary by a day) |
Trip Coordinator | Brent Henry |
Contact Info | brenthenrys@gmail.com or 250-205-1106 (phone or text). Contact the coordinator in by the end of August |
Description | A 4-5 day trip. Participants would take two cars on the ferry to Powell River. We would park one vehicle at Lund and water taxi to Sarah Pt, hiking the Malaspina Peninsula portion of the trail back to Powell River. We would hike roughly 10+ kilometers per day. Due to covid-19, the cabins are off bounds, and small tents /shelters must be carried. Coordinator has an extra 1 person tent and bivy that could be loaned out. A water treatment method should be carried, and at least 2 liters must be carried, possibly a third bottle. |
Meeting Place | Little River ferry terminal |
Departure Time | 9:30 at the ferry terminal. We would catch the 9:55 ferry. |
Difficulty | Moderate up and down mixed terrain. |
Costs | Ferry, parking and water taxi costs. |
Trip limits | 6 |
Dogs? | No |
Notes: | All participants should be self sufficient and willing to practice safe pandemic protocols, as well as having a mask available for the ferry and public transit. Exact route, kitchen requirements, food, first aid will be agreed upon by participants.
Coordinator will carry an Inreach satellite texter and a vhf radio. If you are interested, please contact the coordinator by the end of August. |
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