2018 provincial girl events event webinar... · welcome! many thanks to everyone who has logged on...

2018 Provincial Girl Events

Let’s Go Camping!

Agenda

• Welcome• Who Are We?• What is a Provincial Girl Event?• Details on Backpacking Assiniboine 2018• How to Apply• Next Steps• Questions?

Welcome!

Many thanks to everyone who has logged on to the webinar.

We appreciate all of you for coming for more information, and would appreciate all comments on how to get information to girls, Guiders, and parents more effectively in the future. Please send any and all feedback toadventure.trex@bc-girlguides.org

Who Are We?!

The BC Camping Committeesupporting and promoting camping in British Columbia.

Joy Andersen, Kootenay Area - BC Camping Adviser Annalisa Adam, Lions Area

Jeannie Crivea, Pacific Shores AreaErin DeBruin, West Coast Area

What is a Provincial Girl Event?

• There are many different kinds!– Individual Events

• ROAM, Pathfinder Paddles, Mt Assiniboine– Patrol Events

• Guide Jubilee, Mix it up, Trex Rendezvous– Provincially-Sponsored Interprovincial Camps

• SOAR• Yukon 101

• The Provincial International and Program Committees also put on Events for girls, but Camping may not be the focus of these– International Trips– Ranger Revolution, Pathfinder Summit, GUEST, etc.

Who Are We?!Mt Assiniboine trip leaders

Tammie Gibson – Kootenay Area

• GGC Trip Lead • Wilderness First Aid

Recent highlights:• Slocan Lake Canoe• Valhalla Backpack• Kootenay Pass Snowshoe• Kokanne Glacier Backpack

Who Are We?!Mt Assiniboine trip leads

Colleen Aven – Monashee Area

- GGC Trip Lead- Wilderness first aid (40 hr)- Member of BC Search & Rescue

Recent Highlights:- Babine Mtns, SOAR 2017 Ranger Outtrip- 29 day of trekking in Annapurna, Nepal- 10 day river rafting trip in Idaho- Canadian Mosaic 2016 Ranger hiking and

mountain biking in Canmore

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Event Details

When: July 19 – 26, 2018

Who: 10 girls (Rangers) born between September 1999 and

August 2003.

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Event Details

What:

Eight amazing daysBackpacking the spine of

the Canadian Rockies Experiencing adventure

camping in a world renowned outdoor destination.

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018Event Details

Prerequisites:

Good Physical condition: carry a pack weight 16 kg/35 lbsbackpack a distance up to 16 km in a day

Five nights tenting with Girl Guides of Canadaconsecutive or non-consecutive

Ability to adapt and work co-operatively

Ability to cope with daily adventure camp activities no trace camping, back country cooking

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018Event Details

Pre-tripOnce selections are complete the group will participate in pre-trip communication, (eg. email, conference calls) to work on: • travel • menu selection • kit lists• trip planning.

A pre-trip fitness commitment will also be required.

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018Event Details

Gear ExpectationAppropriate gear is important for a successful trip

BEG - BORROW - RENT - BUY

Good boots, backpack, sleeping bag, raingear…

Can make or break the experience.

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018Event Details

Day 1• Arrive at Calgary Airport

travel to Banff and stay in a hostel, possibly visit to Banff Hot Springs.

• Review trip plan, route, maps, gear, expectations.

• Sort and distribute group gear.

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Day 2• Travel by shuttle from Banff to Sunshine Village• Bus from Sunshine to trailhead, 9km• Hike 12.5km to the first campsite at Porcupine campground.

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018Event Details

Day 3• Hike 9.5 km and camp at Og Lake

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Event Details

Day 4 , Day 5• Hike 6.7 km to the core of Assiniboine Park.

Options being explored: • Stay a second night • Day hiking in the heart of the park

- Overnight in a Naiset Hut- Heli food resupply

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Day 6• Hiking 10.6km towards Mount Shark from Mount Assiniboine.

Camp at Marvel campground.

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018Event Details

Day 7• Hike out 15.5km. • Pick up at Mount Shark trailhead

and shuttle to Canmore

• Once in Canmore we will stay in a hostel and have a fabulous meal at a restaurant.

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Day 8- Transfer from Canmore to Calgary airport

and onward to home

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Event Details

We will camp in some beautiful locations and see many amazing sunsets

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Event Details

and perhaps see some local wildlife along the way…

Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Event Details

We know for sure that we will return from our exciting adventure with lifelong memories, new skills, new friends and great stories…

Don’t miss the adventure of a lifetime!

How to Apply – What You Need• Girls

– Camp Information Sheet (Check List & Permission)– Girl Application Form– Code of Conduct (signed by the girl)– Health Form (H1)– Camp Record Form– Guiding & Non-Guiding Reference

Event Application Guidelines (PDF) June 2014Girl Guiding Reference Forms (Word) January 2016Girl Non-Guiding Reference Forms (Word) January 2016Girl Provincial / Inter-provincial camp application (Word) October 2017

What to do Next

1. Find your references (ask them early!) – One reference who you know from Guiding– One reference who you know from outside of Guiding– Neither of your references should be family members

2. Complete your forms (previous slide)

3. Send your application, and ensure that your references are sent to Guide House (hard copies) by

January 10, 2018BC Council – Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018

1476 West 8th AveVancouver, BC V6H 1E1

Other Important Notes

1. Late applications will not be considered– Applications and/or references date stamped by January 10, 2018 will be

considered on time.– You can drop applications off in person at Guide House by sliding them

through the mail slot.

2. Applicants will be contacted via the email address on their application form (make sure it’s an address that you will check!)

1. We will contact all applicants in late January with one of three outcomes:

– You have been selected– You have been selected as an alternate– You have not been selected this time

Questions?

Q&A

•Can we email our applications–A: No. Only the references can be emailed at this time

•I went on a trip as a pathfinder, can I go on this one?–A: You can go on a provincially sponsored trip once in each branch. (eg. once as a Guide, once as a Pathfinder, once as a Ranger)

•Does experience camping through Duke of Edinburgh count toward necessary camping experience?

–A: Yes, any relevant camping should be included in the camping log as part of your application.

•When will applicants be notified about selections?–A: Late January or early February

Q&A•For pre camp training what would you suggest us doing? Running, going to the gym?

–A: Best is getting out and hiking with a pack. You can work it into your daily activities by carry around backpack while walking dog or add weight to bag walking to school. Building cardio with biking or other sports is good as is strength if possible.

•What is the most important personal gear to have?–A: Good boots. They are harder to borrow and they can make the difference between a great trip and an unhappy trip

For Further Information

Joy Andersen, BC Camping Advisercamp@bc-girlguides.org

Erin DeBruin, Adventure Camping & Trex Coordinatoradventure.trex@bc-girlguides.org

Or do some research at:BC Parks website http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/mt_assiniboine/Assiniboine Lodge website http://assiniboinelodge.com/general-info/hiking-and-assiniboine/