Garibaldi Wedgemount Lake

Name: Garibaldi Wedgemount Lake
SKU: 462
Price: 393.00 CAD
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2 Days / 1 Night

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Grab your pack, tighten your laces and strap in, as you will ascend past a roaring 300m waterfall en route to a remote alpine lake. Build up enough courage to jump in a glacier lake and enter an ice cave while surrounded by towering jagged mountains looking to crumble in at any moment on this thriller of an adventure!

HIGHLIGHTS

Spectacular Alpine Scenery
Swim in an Alpine Lake
Enter an Ice Cave
Touch a Glacier
Chance to see Wildlife

WORKSHOPS AT CAMP

Camp Logistics
How to efficiently Pack a Backpack
Backcountry Nutrition

WHY GARIBALDI?
Where ancient old glaciers and volcanoes have formed; pristine emerald alpine lakes, lush vegetation, meadows full of wildflowers and scenic mountain landscapes abundant in wildlife make Garibaldi one of the most unique and picturesque places on Earth. Be rewarded with a super fun trail, breathtaking views around every corner, a sky blue lake, a massive glacier and an epic sunset – a true alpine experience. Come find the explorer within yourself as we hike through Garibaldi and find wildlife and fascinating geological features literally around every corner.

WHAT TO EXPECT
An awesome hiking trail consisting of soft forest floors with uneven roots and rocks, steady elevation gains with a short but steeper section right before the lake. Once at the lake the trail will then only consist of rocky alpine terrain.

Day 1
Begins with a short minimal elevation gain heading into the thick forest. As the trail continues, the steeper the trail gets – the short and steepest part of the trail being right before you get to the alpine lake. Once at Wedgemount Lake, adventuring around a massive open area is easy as there are no trees in the alpine.
Day 2
Will be the most challenging part of the hike as the 7km descent can be a really good leg workout. The trail retraces the same steps on the way down back to the parking area.

Trail Breakdown:
Day 1 – 7km, 4-5 hours
Day 2 – 7km, 4-5 hours

Fitness Level:
This specific tour is for intermediate fit people due to terrain conditions. All adventurers will carry their own backpack including; clothing, food, water, camping- and cooking equipment.

Pick Up Location:
Downtown Vancouver, BC

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NEXT DATES:

July
10-11

August
21-22

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS Thank you for booking your adventure tour with Sjef Caming Adventures. We are very excited to connect you to a few of the most stunning places on earth and create unforgettable memories during our adventure. We understand that life doesn’t always go as planned and sometimes it may prevent you from attending the tour. Please find below our cancellation policy. All prices are in CAD. We can accept payment by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, e-transfers and wires. Day Adventures: Cancellations of a Day Adventure, if made 14 days or more before start date of your Adventure will be refunded, minus 50%. In case you need to cancel a Day Adventure within 14 days of start date the amount cannot be refunded. This is to cover the expenses already made for food, supplies and permits. If you need to cancel your Adventure within 14 days of tour departure we will credit you for another one of our Adventures, minus any costs that have already been incurred by us. These credits expire in 1 year from issue date. Multi-Day Adventures: Cancellations for Multi-Day Adventures will be refunded, minus 50% if cancellation is made 30 days or more before start date of your Adventure. Cancellations within 30 days of start date cannot be refunded. If you need to cancel your Adventure within 30 days of tour departure we will credit you for another one of our Adventures, minus any costs that have already been incurred by us. These credits expire in 1 year from issue date. Insurance: We recommend you have travel and trip cancellation insurance in case you need to cancel after your free cancellation period. In case Sjef Camping Adventures needs to cancel: Full refunds will be given for tours cancelled by Sjef Camping Adventures prior to start date, and partial refunds will be given for tours cancelled by Sjef Camping Adventures during the tour, based on proportion of tour completed. Our tour departures are not guaranteed, and we reserve the right to cancel a tour if there are not enough participants to operate the tour, with full refund. Our goal is to operate our Adventures regardless of participation, but we can't guarantee departures. Sjef Camping Adventures reserves the right to remove guests from tours if their behaviour jeopardizes the enjoyment or safety of other guests. Our Tour Guide will talk with the person and issue a warning, before taking any action. Removal from a tour is not subject to a refund and any applicable costs will be the responsibility of the removed party. We require a medical questionnaire to be filled out at the time of booking, and a waiver form to be completed on the first day of your Adventure. You will be liable for any damages to Sjef Camping Adventures equipment. A personal credit card will be required upon start-date of your tour to cover incidentals and damage. Any costs incurred for emergency evacuations will be the responsibility of the person requiring evacuation. Your guide will decide how you will be evacuated, based on need. Your guide is well trained to make a solid decision.

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Rentals (Per Person)

Single-Tent (Privacy) Upgrade (+$50.00)

Sleeping Mat (+$20.00)

Sleeping Bag (+$40.00)

Backpack (+$30.00)

Hiking Poles (+$20.00)

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Category: Multi-Day Adventure Tag: Multi-Day Adventure

Start / End location:
Downtown Vancouver, BC

Pickup Time:
7:00am

Drop off Time:
End of Day

Trail Length:
14km in 2 days

Elevation Gain:
1160m

Fitness Level:
Intermediate

This specific tour is for intermediate fit people due to terrain conditions. The one-way trail is 7km to the lake, but don’t let this fool you as it is only uphill and there are some steep climbs. The spectacular alpine scenery makes this tour well worth it!

Hiking Difficulty:
Moderate-Difficult

The total elevation gain of the trail to the lake is 1160m. The steepest section of the trail will be in the last 1km. There will moderate and steep climbs on soft forest floors, roots, boulders, as well as loose rocks in exposed alpine terrain. Although
steep uphill climbs can be slow going, expect the 7km descent back down to the parking area to be challenging as well.

Recommendations to prepare for this adventure:

Focus on cardio fitness – get your heart pumping for 20mins each day.
Leg strength – practice uphill hiking at the gym using “stairmaster” equipment.
Squats and Lunges work well for hiking uphill (train those knees and glutes)
Back strength – hike trails with a loaded backpack that include elevation gains and downhill descents.
Shoulder and core training exercises prepare for carrying a weighted backpack.
Walk-in your hiking boots to avoid nasty blisters on the trail!

Food:
All meals will be included for the duration of the adventure, except breakfast on Day 1. It is recommended to eat breakfast before pick-up on Day 1. All meals for the duration of the trip will be distributed at the trailhead.

Food is very important to us! The majority of your meals & snacks will be homemade and dehydrated using as many fresh, organic, healthy and nutritious ingredients sourced from local businesses.

Food creates energy within our bodies. Energy gives us the strength to live and experience the world around us. The key component in the process of dehydrating food is that it retains the maximum amount of original vitamins, minerals and natural enzymes. When hiking, dehydrated food is your best friend – it’s portable, reduces waste, extremely lightweight and super delicious!

Accommodation:
We will be sleeping in tents right at the lake in a comfortable group-camping setting. We will show you how to use our camping equipment like a pro.

Day 1: Wedgemount Lake Parking Area to Wedgemount Lake, 7km
Your epic adventure will start when we pick you up in the morning at our meeting spot downtown, Vancouver. While chatting with your new adventure friends, you’ll immediately forget the busy city life as we enter a world of serenity along the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway. A 2 hour drive North will put us at the trailhead to Wedgemount Lake where food for the day will be distribute throughout the group. The trail, with the crashing sound of Wedgemount Falls in the distance, will lead us through a lush green forest, over a boulder field and finally into the protected valley of Wedgemount Lake. Immediately after arriving at the lake, the first thing we’ll want to do is jump in, so don’t forget your swimsuit! Ever heard of a glacial facial? The rock flour in glacial water will leave you with very smooth skin. Here we will relax, set up camp, and eat our nutritious lunches. We will end the day with an epic sunset before all the million stars show their faces and then snuggle up in your comfortable tent and sleeping bag set-up.

Day 2: Wedgemount Lake – Wedgemount Glacier – Wedgemount Lake Parking, 9km
Slowly wake feeling rejuvenated from the fresh mountain air to the smell of coffee and the sight of an alpine lake surrounded by picturesque mountains. Load up on healthy breakfast options, take the time to relax and soak up the natural
environment around you to re-energize for our side-trip to Wedgemount Glacier. After touching the glacier and exploring ice caves we will pack up our camping gear, make the descent back down to the parking area and head back to Vancouver.

Multi-Day Adventure – Packing List

Comfortable Transportation (including pick up & drop off)
Home-made prepared nutritious meals and snacks to last for the duration of the trip
Food Allergies or preferences? We have a questionnaire for you to fill out before you join us
on your adventure
Professional & Fun guides that are looking to share their passion with you
Guided hikes
Information about wildlife
Permits & Camping Fees
Tent Rental
Practice Leave No Trace ethics
First Aid Supplies & Blister Plasters
Sunscreen & Bugspray
Compressed Toiletpaper

Airfares
Expenses before and after tour
Rental of Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat, Backpack
Single Tent Upgrade
Gear – we will send you a specific gear list once you’ve chosen your adventure
Personal alcohol
Applicable Canadian Taxes (GST – 5%)
Trip Cancellation/ Extended Medical Insurance
We recommend you purchase trip cancellation insurance as well as extended medical insurance to
cover life and health care risks
Personal property insurance
To insure your personal belongings against loss
Staff appreciation gratuities

Additional information

Dates	October 10

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