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Backcountry Camping Trip @ Golden Ears Park

June 5 @ 3:00 pm

Backcountry Camping Trip – Golden Ears Park
Dates: Friday, June 5th to Saturday, June 6th
Location: Hikers Beach, Golden Ears Provincial Park
Participants: Up to 16 senior students

Trip Overview:
Join us for an overnight backcountry camping experience in the beautiful Golden Ears Park. We will leave from SRT at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 5th and drive to the East Canyon Parking Lot. From there, students will hike with their gear along the East Canyon Trail to Hikers Beach on the banks of Gold Creek. Return time to SRT will be 12:30 PM on Saturday, June 6th.

Please Note:

  • This is a fully pack-in/pack-out trip. All gear, food, and garbage must be carried in and out by each student.

  • There are no amenities or tables at the campsite.

  • The outhouse is located across the creek from the campsite.

  • Students are responsible for bringing their own food (dinner, breakfast, snacks).

This is a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, connect with nature, and reflect meaningfully on the school year and the value of disconnection from devices for the duration of camp.

Essentials (Required) – Outdoors Club has much gear to loan out.

  • ⛺ Backpack (large enough to carry all gear, including food)

  • 🛌 Sleeping bag (suitable for cold overnight temperatures)

  • 🛏️ Sleeping pad (insulated preferred)

  • 🏕️ Tent or shared shelter (coordinate with partners if sharing)

  • 👟 Hiking boots or trail shoes (already broken in)

  • 🧦 Wool or synthetic socks (2 pairs minimum)

  • 👕 Base layers (non-cotton shirt and pants)

  • 🧥 Insulating layer (fleece or puffy jacket)

  • 🧢 Hat and Sunscreen

  • 🧥 Waterproof jacket and pants

  • 🩳 Change of clothes (for sleeping)

  • 🍱 Food for dinner, breakfast, and snacks

  • 💧 Water bottle(s) – minimum 2L total

  • 🚰 Water purification (tablets, filter, or UV)

  • 🔦 Headlamp or flashlight (+ extra batteries)

  • 🔪 Pocket knife or multi-tool, bear spray (optional but useful)

  • 🥣 Mess kit (bowl, cup, utensils)

  • 🧻 Toilet paper in a ziplock bag

  • 🧴 Toothbrush + small toothpaste

  • 🗑️ Garbage bag or ziplock for all waste

  • 🧼 Biodegradable soap (optional, small bottle)

  • 🩹 Personal first aid supplies (band-aids, meds, etc.)

Details

  • Date: June 5
  • Time:
    3:00 pm