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1. The Goal and Objectives of this trip are taking our friends on
wilderness trip, and to prepare them and observe their
enjoyment as though they were paying guest. We are
considering offering this as a commercial trip in the future.
2. Through out this trip the individuals will be backpacking
approximately 15 km a day through difficult terrain. They will
camp at designated campsites along the beach at night.
4. a. Vancouver Island/ West Coast Trail
b. Blisters and Bliss: A Trekkers Guide To The West Coast Trail
c. Logistics that have to be dealt with before the trip are: Flights
from Ottawa, Ferry Crossing, West Coast Trail Express Bus, Trail
Permits, Water Taxi Permits, Lodging in Vancouver, The Crab
Shack, Chez Moniques, Tide Tables.
d. The weather on the trail can vary from pouring rain for the
whole trip, making the trails muddy and difficult to hike in. The
weather can also be warm and sunny which is what we hope for.
5.
Trip Itinerary
Day of trip
Activity
Description
Thomas
Sangster,
Day 1:
June 29, Kye
2014Vermeulen Trip Plan
7:30 am
9:00 am
5:35 pm
Ottawa International
Airport: 1000 Airport
Parkway Private,
Ottawa Ontario
Depart Airport
Victoria bound
Arrive in Victoria Victoria International
and grab luggage Airport: 1640 Electra
Blvd, Sidney, BC
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Safety briefing
and Gear check
Bed Time
8:30 pm
3:30 pm
Set up camp
5:30pm
Make supper
6:30pm
Start Fire on
Beach
Bed time
8: 30 pm
Greyhound Canada:
700 Douglas St
Victoria, BC
Thrashers Cove
Camper Creek
12: 25 pm
Breakfast around
the fire and then
pack up camp
Leave Camp and
start the 16 km hike
to Carmanah Creek
Lunch
1:00 pm
Continue Hike
3:00 pm
Arrive at Camp
10:00 am
Camper Creek
Walbran Creek
Carmanah Creek
e. Spots along the trail that are expected to be difficult for the
participants are the ladders, crossing surge channels, tide timing,
muddy sections due to weather, the bouldering section on the first
day, and the third day due to the distance.
f. Alternate Routes: On this trail there is the option between
beech and trail if they are available as an alternate route.
6.
a. The maximum group size for this trail is 10 and we feel that
the ideal group size would be six because the group will be easy
to manage with a group of that size.
b. The Canadian Parks says that you have to be an experienced
backpacker in order to complete this trail but I would have to
disagree with them. Anyone can hike this trail as long as you can
walk 15-20 km with a 40-60 pound pack on some difficult terrain.
7.
a.
Gear list:
Knife
Sleeping pad
Sporks
Water bottle
Matches and/or lighter
Fire-starter sticks or cubes
Toiletries
Warm pants (avoid jeans other cotton because they soak up water)
Flashlight (with fresh batteries)
Wool or polypropylene socks
Lightweight long johns
Hat
Gloves
Warm wool polypropylene sweater or sweat shirt
Down jackets (great if you can fit them in)
Running shoes or sandals (for camp, NOT the trail)
Nylon waterproof stuff bags (lots)
Plastic garbage bags (don't forget the ties)
Rain jacket and pants
Gaiters (optional)
Small personal first aid kit
Snacks
Sleeping bag (0 degree)
Hiking boots (stiff high ankle)
Sun glasses
70-80 liter packs
Sunscreen
b.
Group gear list:
c.
Safety gear list:
d. In order to complete this trip we dont need to purchase any equipment because we
have all of the gear between us.
8. a. 5 dollars per person per day
b. The water treatment that we are going to bring with us is the liquid Pristine
sterilizer.
9.
Transportation:
10. In order to plan this trip with the other participants will be through email and phone
12.
a. Hazards that we will have to consider through out the trip are heat
exhaustion, sprains and strains, soft tissue injuries, cuts, scrapes, and abrasions,
and a slippery trail.
b. Emergency Exit points:
Bamfeild trailhead
Port Renfrew trailhead
Pachena Lighthouse (km 10)
Tsocowis Creek (km 17)
Tsuquadra Beach (km 30)
Carmanah Lighthouse (km 44)
Walbran Creek (km 53)
Logan Creek (km 56)
Reference List
Cruchet, P., & Cruchet, M. (2007). Trip Tips (2nd Edition ed.). Palmer
Rapids, Ontario, Canada: Direct Bearing Incorporated.
Foster, D., & dewey, N. (2007). Blisters and Bliss: A TREKKER'S GUIDE
TO THE WEST COAST TRAIL (5th Edition ed.). B&B Publishing.
Google. (n.d.). Google maps. Retrieved November 28, 2013, from
Google: maps.google.ca
I Need to Know. (2005, October 28). THE WEST COAST TRAIL. Retrieved
November 26, 2013, from www.i-needtoknow.com/wct/safety/002.html