Schedule
2011/12 Snowshoe Schedule
Times shown are estimated hiking time and are dependent upon snow and weather conditions, travel time and anticipated breaks. Be aware that weather conditions can quickly rule out a scheduled trip, so be prepared for an alternative trip suggestion at the meeting area.
Meeting place for all snowshoe trips will be Prince George City Hall parking area, unless arranged otherwise.
For additional information on the snowshoe trips please contact the designated trip leader or Nowell at: bestleftjab58@yahoo.ca or 250-562-7485.
| Date | Meeting Time | Trip Destination | Travel Cost | Trip Rating | Trip Leader(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18 | 9:00 am | Blue Spruce to Labrador Tea Pond Loop | $2 | Easy (4 hours) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Dec 25 | 11:00 am | Pilot Mountain (bring Christmas treats to share at the top) |
$2 | Easy (2.5 hours) |
Melanie K. 250-981-4605 |
| Jan 8 | 9:00 am | Corky Lake | $2 | Easy (3 hours) |
TBA |
| Jan 8 | 5:00 pm | Evening Full Moon Trip- Wilkins Park | $3 | Easy (1 hour) |
TBA |
| Jan 15 | 9:00 am | The Cliff | $2 | Easy (3 hours) |
Carolyn I. 250-562-1826 |
| Jan 22 | 9:00 am | Eskers Park | $5 | Easy (4 hours) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Jan 29 | 9:00 am | Tabor Mountain | $5 | Easy (4 hours) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Feb 5 | 9:00 am | Willow River Interpretive Trail to Wildlife Viewing Area | $5 | Easy (4 hours) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Feb 7 | 5:00 pm | Evening Full Moon Trip – Blue Spruce Bushwack to Junction #147 | $2 | Easy (3 hours) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Feb 12 | 9:00 am | Livingston Springs | $8 | Easy (4 hours) |
Carolyn I. 250-562-1826 |
| Feb 19 | 9:00 am | Piderny Trails | $2 | Easy (4 hours) | Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Feb 26 | 9:00 am | Ancient Forest Trail Area | $11 | Easy (4 hours) |
Carolyn I. 250-562-1826 |
| Mar 4 | 9:00 am | Birchleg | TBA | Easy (3 hours) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Mar 8 | 7:00 pm | Evening Full Moon Trip- Ginter’s Field/West End to UNBC Connector to West End | $2 | Easy (2 hours) | Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Mar 11 | 9:00 am | Forest for the World | $2 | Easy (3 hours) | Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Mar 18 | 9:00 am | Slim Creek Park | $11 | Easy (4 hours) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Mar 25 | 9:00 am | Piderny South Side | $TBA | Easy | Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Apr 1 | 9:00 am | Ferguson Lake | $3 | Easy (1 hour) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Apr 6 | 8:00 pm | Evening Full Moon Trip (Friday) Forest for the World/Lookout/Shane Lake Circuit | $2 | Easy (1 hour) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Apr 8 | 9:00 am | Mystery Lake | $5 | Easy (3-4 hours) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Apr 15 | 8:00 am | Viking Ridge | $11 | Strenuous (8 hours) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
| Apr 22 | 8:00 am | Driscoll Ridge East Summit | $11 | Strenuous (8 hours) |
Nowell S. 250-562-7485 |
Trip Rating Chart
Each trip has an overall descriptive rating (Easy, Easy/Moderate, Moderate, Mod/Strenuous, Strenuous, and Very Strenuous) and a specific rating for duration (# of hours), elevation gain, and round-trip distance. Some trips have additional indicators of special trail conditions.
| Duration | Level of Difficulty and Elevation Gain (EG) |
Round Trip Distance | Special Trail Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| A = less than 3 hours | 1 = fairly easy terrain, gentle slopes | a = 5 km | r = route/some, or no trail |
| B = 3 to 4 hours | 2 = gentle slopes up to 300m (1000 ft) EG | b = 5-7 km | s = snowshoe trip |
| C = 4 to 6 hours | 3 = 300m – 600m (1000-2000 ft) EG | c = 7-10 km | w = major water crossing |
| D = 6 to 8 hours | 4 = 600m-900m (2000-3000 ft) EG | d = 10-15 km | x = brushy trail |
| E = 8 to 12 hours | 5 = 900m-1500m (3000-4500 ft) EG | e = 15-20 km | y = bushwack |
| F = 12+ hours | 6 = 1500m-2200m (4500-6500 ft) EG | f = 20+ km | z = rocky/rough in places |