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Thomas Sangster, Kye Vermeulen Trip Plan

November 29. 3013

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

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Meet for flight to


Victoria and check
luggage

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

Take taxi to Hotel

7:00 pm

Check into Hotel

7:30 pm

Safety briefing
and Gear check
Bed Time

8:30 pm

Location & points of


interests

Queen Victoria Hotel


and Suites: 655
Douglas St Victoria, BC
Room 319

Day 2: June 30, 2014


6:00 am
6:15 am
8:15 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm

West Coast Trail


Express bus
Leave for Trail
Head in Port
Renfrew
Arrive at trail
Head
Orientation
session by Parks
Canada
Board the ferry
and start the 14
km hike
Lunch Break

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

Two person tents

Day 3: July 1, 2014


8:00 am

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

Thomas Sangster, Kye Vermeulen Trip Plan

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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:

Individual gear/clothing 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

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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:

2 cooking pots with lid (3 liters)


Biodegradable soap (use sand for cleaning dishes)
Water purification
2 cooking stoves
Tarp (15'x15')
3 tents (two person 3 season)

c.
Safety gear list:

30 to 50 feet of nylon rope


2 emergency blankets
2 Larger first aid kits
Medical/contact information from each person
SPOT GPS messenger
Tent repair kit

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:

Thomas Sangster, Kye Vermeulen Trip Plan

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Everyone uses there own transportation to get to Ottawa airport

Take flight from Ottawa airport to Victoria airport in BC - $388.86


Taxi from Victoria airport to Victoria hotel - 26.8km $58.80 30minutes
Gray hound bus station to Port Renfrew - $60
Ferry from Canada Parks Centre to west coast trail head - $16 8minutes
Ferry across Nintinat narrows - $16 5minutes
Bus from Bamfeild to Victoria - $95, 20% discount for second bus ride - $76
6hours 15minutes estimated 495km
Taxi from Victoria to Victoria airport BC - 26.8km $58.80 30minutes
Flight from Victoria airport BC to Ottawa airport - $358.68
Total amount in flights $747.54

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)

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Cullite Cove (km 58)


Camper Bay (km 62)
Thrasher Cove (km 70)

c. If there is an emergency on the trail where we have to evacuate

someone we will have to decide if we can reach the nearest exit


point on our own or if we have to call the Coast Guard to pick us
up. This all depends on the severity of the injury/emergency as
to how we react to the situation. Preferably we will be able to exit
the trail by using one of our emergency exit points and to do that
one of us will take the injured person to get help and the rest of
the group will continue on the trip. (Assuming there is only one
serious injury) We will only evacuate if the injured person is
unable to continue or they need immediate medical attention

d. Local help / Rescues:

Parks 24 hour emergency # (250) 726-3604


Long Beach # 250 726-8035
Pachena Bay Reservation Office # 250 728-3234
Port Renfrew # 250 647-5444
Gordon River Reservation Office # 250 647-5434

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

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Pan Productions. (2010). welcome to West Coast trail Express INC.


Retrieved November 25, 2013, from West Coast Trail Express:
www.trailbus.com
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