Backpacking - Crest Mountain Trail

Weekend backpacking trip to Crest Mountain Trail on Vancouver Island (Strathcona Provincial Park area). Trail length is 11.6km with 1,265m elevation gain.

HIGH-LEVEL PLAN:

• June 18 (Friday): Depart from Victoria after work (around 4pm), camp enroute to the Trail Head (exact place TBC). Exact departure time from Victoria and the place of enroute overnight stay to be confirmed later.
• June 19 (Saturday) hike up and camp overnight
• June 20 (Sunday) hike back and drive to arrive in Victoria by evening.

Each backpacker is expected to be self-sufficient with all necessary gear for this backpacking trip.

Carpooling is expected but additional hikers willing to drive own vehicle will be required if more than 4 hikers are going.

An online group call must be attended by ALL between the participants ahead of the trip to discuss gear and logistics etc. For details of this hike, you can read this…
https://www.alltrails.com/poi/canada/british-columbia/crest-mountain

Please note the following:

1. Everyone must download, review, sign and submit the mandatory declaration & waiver forms while sending the RSVP.
   https://form.jotform.com/251556425279161
2. Suggested checklist for backpacking items is below but make sure you bring whatever you may need.
   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X_AG3G27Bd4gYclrsYHu1MoclnQfIwZw/view?usp=sharing
3. Everyone needs to pay their share of the cost for any overnight camping and applicable permit fee (if any). For carpool, the fuel cost will be shared between all the people sharing the car ride.
4. Pay EVENT FEE: $10 per attendee for all multi-day/overnight events, ONLY for defraying the annual subscription $$ payable to MEETUP.COM (EVENT PARTICIPATION FEES & PAYMENT POLICIES at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZrCDu4Lzpf9GctyRMTgVKlvlbE2yNX4/view?usp=sharing)

DISCLAIMER
Events are led by volunteers who have no special training such as first aid, survival, etc. Participants are expected to be self-sufficient and competent hikers who accept the risks and hazards associated with an outdoor activity, along with the regular use of rough and steep trails in isolated areas and adverse conditions. The organizer may refuse participation where there are concerns that may impact safety and well-being of the group. The number of slots on this hike will be limited. If you are interested in joining, please RSVP quickly. Thank you.