Heart of the MacDonald
Ready to take the leap from car camping and day hikes to overnight backpacking? Join us for a 4-day backpacking adventure into the MacDonald Valley. Feel prepared for your first multi-day or another one on your list backcountry adventure with advice from our trail experts written specifically with the new and experienced backpacker in mind. We’ll teach you the beginner skills you need to plan your trip, pack appropriately, navigate the trail, set up your campsite, knot tying, bear awareness and more.
Included:
4 – Day Backpacking Tour into Stone Mountain Provincial Park.
1 Camp made with two day hikes out of the camp.
2 Guided day hikes.
3 Nights sleeping under the stars.
4 Days mountain side.
Bear Spray Mini Course.
Plant Identification.
Prizes.
1-Zoom Meeting for bag checking, questions, safety meeting, and organizing car pool if needed.
Northern Rockies Fitness swag.
First aid kit, emergency supplies, and a communication device will be carried by guides.
GEAR RENTALS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. SEPERATE FROM FEE.
Hourly Schedule
Day 1 - Aug. 25, 2023
- 10:00 AM
- Meet at Vistor Centre.
- Fort Nelson
- 12:00 PM
- Leave from trailhead.
- MacDonald Valley
Day 2-3, Aug. 26-27, 2023
- 10:00 AM
- Day hike.
Day 4 - Aug. 28, 2023
- 8:00 AM
- Leave campsite and travel home.
