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Bulkley Valley Backpackers Society
3035 Simcoe Avenue
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N2
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Bulkley Valley Backpackers Society
3035 Simcoe Avenue
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N2
 NavigationEventsAll participants are requested to notify the coordinator the day before the outing if they plan to participate in the upcoming trip - there may be last minute info re changes. If the coordinator receives no notices he/she may not show up at the meeting point. All outings are designed and rated for experienced backpackers / hikers. An "easy" outing may not be suitable for a beginner backpacker / hiker. Please note updated Participant and Coordinator guidelines, coordinator checklist and Backpack Contents Recommendations (July 2019) - click "Trip Guidelines & Checklists". Note changes to the Schedule for August 25; Sunday, Aug 18, 2019 - Seaton Ridge, Hike cancelled due to unfavourable forecast. Sunday, Aug 25, 2019 - Silvern Lakes via Duthie West trailhead. Moderate/difficult hike. Long hike. Meet 0900 Scotiabank, $5 travel fee. Co-ordinator Julie Taugher, phone 250.847.9510. Sunday, Sept 1, 2019 - Labour Day. No hike scheduled. Sunday, Sept 8, 2019 - Hunter Basin bike and hike; moderate/difficult, long gravel road bike ride, followed by moderate hike to alpine. Meet 0900 Scotiabank, $5 travel fee. Co-ordinator Jay Gilden, phone 250.847.4794 Sunday, Sept 15, 2019 - Mount Leach via Microwave Plateau, 1 hr 15 mins drive, moderate/difficult, long hike, moderate terrain. Meet 0830 Scotiabank, $10 travel fee. Co-ordinator Thomas Wunderlin, phone/text 250.643.0387. Sunday, Sept 22, 2019 - Four Lakes, moderate/difficult, steep hike, steep descent into basin. Meet 0900 Scotiabank, $5 travel fee. Co-ordinator Stephen Lockwood, phone 250.846.5166. Sunday, Sept 29, 2019 - Lyons Creek, moderate hike. Meet 0900 Scotiabank, $5 travel fee. Co-ordinator Ann Greene, phone 250.643.1294. Sunday, Oct 6, 2019 - Trail clearing, Location TBA. Meet 0900 Scotiabank, bring clearing tools. No travel fee. Co-ordinator Steve Willis, phone 250.847.4572. Sunday, Oct 13, 2019 - Thanksgiving Day. No hike scheduled. Sunday, Oct 20, 2019 - Barrett Hat trails, hike, easy. Meet 0900 Scotiabank, 45 mins drive, travel fee $10. Co-ordinator Ruth Wilkinson, phone 250.846-9526. Sunday, Oct 27, 2019 - Location TBA, Co-ordinator Deb Courtliff, phone 250.847.2381. Meet 0900 Scotiabank. |
Bulkley Valley Backpackers Society 3035 Simcoe Avenue Smithers, BC V0J 2N2 |