|Wanderung| HIKE CALLOUT -Wedgemount Lake, Sunday August 5th

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|Wanderung| HIKE CALLOUT - Wedgemount Lake, Sunday August 5th

ORGANIZER: ebuchegger@telus.net, 604.761.5172

INTRO and DESCRIPTION:  Wedgemount Lake is a beautiful lake just north of Whistler!  


For pictures and more info:  http://www.wanderung.ca/trail_articles/wedgemount_lake.shtml


Time permitting, after the hike we'll stop by at Dusty's (Whistler Creekside) to take in the Canadian BBQ Championships.


DISTANCE: 14km
ELEVATION GAIN: 1160m
TIME NEEDED: 6 hrs
BOOK RATING: Moderate
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: 8:30am, Starbucks at 3rd and Burrard.
LATEST RETURN TIME: 10pm
AFTER HIKE PLANS: Food and drinks at Dusty's, or elsewhere in Whistler/Squamish if Dusty's is crowded.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HIKERS: 10
STRICT SIGN-UP DEADLINE: 5pm Saturday
PLEASE INDICATE: If you are bringing a car.
ORGANIZER: ebuchegger@telus.net, 604.761.5172


ORGANIZER CONTACT SCHEDULE IF OPTING OUT: E-mail before 10pm night before, or between 7am and 8am hike day via cell
BRING: water, lunch, good boots, rain gear, $5 for your driver (if not driving)
The 10 essentials (always bring at least these plus enough warm layers)
1. Flashlight, spare batteries and bulb
2. Firemaking kit – waterproof matches/lighter, firestater/candle
3. Signalling device – whistle or mirror to signal searchers if you become lost
4. Extra food and water – 1 litre/person
5. Extra clothing (rain, wind, water protection and toque)
6. Navigational/ Communication Aids (maps, compass, GPS, charts, cellular phone, satellite phone, hand held radio – fully charged battery) – know how to use them
7. First Aid kit – know how to use it
8. Emergency shelter – orange tarp or large orange garbage bag. These can also be used as signalling devices
9. Pocket knife.
10. Sun protection (glasses, sunscreen, hat)

WANDERUNG PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER:
-Organizers are not in any way responsible for you on the hike
-Non-members are NOT invited, all attendees must have signed up through the website with a valid e-mail address and be actively receiving Wanderung updates
-Do NOT show up to the meeting spot unannounced
-Carpool leaves at latest 10 minutes after meet time
-Pls do not impose any time ceiling on a hike, if you need to be somewhere after the hike, please be patient, nature knows no schedules and rushing a hike can defeat the purpose