Assumption Young Adults is excited to announce our Summer Camping Trip this coming July 26-27! We will be heading to Golden Ears summit, where we plan to camp overnight and have Mass near the peak.

NOTE: Mass will be dependent on whether or not a priest is able to come with us all the way to the top. In case this isn't possible, we will head down as early as possible the next day to ensure people are able to attend Mass elsewhere. We will let you know as soon as possible.

This event has a limited space, only 20 will be able to register. First come first serve. Sign up is $7 to cover BC parks registration fees.

Please read the full details on the event page before registering.

Hike Details:

All Trails Link: https://besthikesbc.ca/hiking-golden-ears-peak-in-golden-ears-provincial-park/

Difficulty: Difficult

Distance: 26km

Elevation Gain: 1,780m

Highest Elevation: 1,716m

Average Gradient: 13.70%

Effort Level: High

***NOTE: Hike can change with availability or if we feel there may be a better option for our group***

Ideal Schedule (TBD - assuming we have a priest):

Saturday

7:30am - 7:45am - Meetup For Carpool (Parish Centre Parking Lot)

7:45am - 8:30am - Drive To Golden Ears

8:30am - Begin Hike To Golden Ears Summit

5:00-Late - Set up camp near summit

Sunday

-Have morning Mass on the mountain

-Break camp and head down

-Optional group lunch somewhereMuch of our plans are currently tentative. Right now we are working on arranging a priest to come with us.

IMPORTANT!

When camping in the backcountry, it is important that you are prepared. Please carefully go over the packing list.

Keep in mind that you will be carrying everything with you while we hike up and down the steep and difficult terrain. You must be able to carry your backpack comfortably for hours. Ensure that you have done a “test pack” with everything you plan to bring prior to hiking day. A fully loaded backpacking pack should not weigh more than 20% of your body weight (If you weigh 150 lb your pack should be no heavier than 30 lb).

We would advise you to try to keep your pack to maximum 25lbs with water. 1 litre of water is 2.2lbs or 1KG. The weight will be noticeable with this much elevation.

Below is the recommended packing list:

Each person will be expected to either have their own gear or be able to borrow/rent gear. We will not be able to provide anyone any of the following.

GEAR:

- 40-60 Litre backpacking pack with a backpack rain cover

- Lightweight backpacking tent (This can be split between you and your partner)

- Tarp

- Sleeping Bag

- Sleeping Pad

- Headlamp

- Pillow

- Hiking shoes (with good ankle support)

- Rosary

- Hiking Poles (Optional)

- Gloves (Optional. We will be scrambling up rocks/roots and using ropes)

- Gaiters (optional)

- Comfortable Sandals/Slides (Optional)

CLOTHING: A good tip is to dress in layers. Try to avoid cotton and opt for moisture-wicking material. We live in Vancouver, be prepared for rain! This clothing list will include what you will be wearing. Pack your clothes in a dry bag or Zip-Loc bag.

- 1 Base layer (T-shirt or longsleeve)

- 1 Mid layer (Fleece, puffer jacket, or soft shell)

- 1 Outer layer (Waterproof Rain Jacket)

- 1 Pants or Shorts1 Sleepwear (Clean T-Shirt/Bottoms)

- 2 Socks (Wool/synthetic blend)

- Toque (It gets chilly at night)

- Sun hat/Baseball cap

- Sunglasses

TOILETRIES: Pack your toiletries with your food as we will store them in bear-caches as they will also attract bears.

- Toothbrush/toothpaste

- Sunscreen

- Bug repellent

- Toilet Paper

- Hand Sanitizer

- Quick dry Towel

FOOD/WATER:

- Dry bag for food

- Rope for food cache?

- Carabiner

- Meals (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)

Examples:

Breakfast: Oatmeal, boiled egg

Lunch: P&B Sandwich, cheese, crackers, nuts, granola bar

Dinner: Dehydrated meals, instant noodles, instant Mac/cheeseSnacks (Trail mix, granola bars, beef jerky, candy, dried fruit)

- StoveFuel/LighterPot/mug/cutlery

- Dish soap

- 2-3 Litre Bladder OR water bottle(s) 

- Water filter/purifying tablets

NICE TO HAVES:

- Playing cards

- book

- gaiters

- portable phone charger

- knife

FAQ's

Will We Be Doing The Full Golden Ears Peak?

We will only be hiking to panorama lookout point which is 250m in elevation shorter than the full hike. There we will be setting up camp. From there, it is each individual persons choice to continue the last 250m in elevation to the summit or now. It is expected to last 10 hours as a slow to moderate pace.

Can We Meet At Golden Ears?

Yes AND No. Technically you can meet us there, but there is ZERO RECEPTION at Golden Ears and that will make it difficult for you to find us. It is recommend you meet us at our TBD meeting point so we may all car pool together.

Is Food Provided?

No. It is recommended that you bring both dehydrated meals and snacks. Dehydrated meals are great light weight and calorie packed options. See above for more details on food.

Do we need to bring water?

Yes. It is recommended to start the hike with at least 2L of water. From there, we will be able to fill up on water as we go. That being said, you need to either have a gravity water filter or purifying tablets as water is not potable from the streams as it is.

Please Sign Up So We Know Exactly How Many People To Prepare For!

All Young Adults 19 - 39 Are Welcome!