A 4 night / 5 day one-way Kayak and Mountain Trek Adventure in Powell River area involving a 2 day approach by Kayak (on Powell Lake) and then a 3 night Mountain Trek across the Smith Range in the Powell River Area, for a total of approximately 18kms over water and then 45kms of traverse over the Smith Range. See pictures below.

Participants should have overnight hiking experience and basic kayak experience with knowledge of basic kayak rescue.  This trip is intended to be an adventure and fun; and while it is not intended to be competitive, a reasonable level of fitness is required (i.e. should be able to do something like the Grouse Grind in an hour or so or less, say, as an example).

Please note, to maximize the wilderness experience, tenting will be the mode for accommodation, and the huts in the area will not be used, unless there is an emergency.

This is not a course and I am not a guide. All participants are expected to contribute equally. Cost for each participant is approximately $290 (per person) for kayak rental, kayak pick-up, shuttle at end of trail, gas, and ferry; a bit more if more than 1 car is used.  This cost does not include supplies for the trip like food, stove gas, bear bangers, etc. 

Personal fit is important for this length of trip, so please take the time to answer the questions, if you are interested. A positive attitude, easy going nature, and tenacity are all welcome. If a group cannot be assembled the trip will be cancelled.

Basic Itinerary Below

June 7 Wed AM

-       Leave Horseshoe Bay 720AM Ferry to Langdale, then drive to Earls Cove

-       Leave Earls Cove 1025AM Ferry to Saltry Bay Powell River

-       Arrive Powell River by Noon

-       By 2PM Depart Powell River for Powell River Lake, bound for Fiddlehead Landing, by Kayak

-       Camp Wed Night on Powell River Lake at half-way point to Fiddlehead Landing

June 8 Thur AM

-       Sunrise Early Rise and Paddle to Fiddlehead Landing

-       Kayaks picked up by boat and returned to Powell River

-       We turn into hiking mode and ascend 996 meters to Tin Tan Hut (7.5km) and find tenting area (Hut to be used only as emergency back up)

June 9 Fri AM

-       hike to Elk Lake +630 meters – 689 meters over 15.5 km (and find tenting area)

June 10 Sat AM

-       hike to Walt Hill + 587 meters -553 meters over 12 km (and find tenting area)

June 11 Sun AM

-       Sunrise wake and early hike out to Lang Bay -777 meters over 10km, for pre-arranged pick up, and ride to Powell River

-       Pick up vehicle from Powell River and depart for 350PM ferry from Saltry Bay to Earls Cove and then drive to Langdale and catch 650PM ferry from Langdale, to be back in Vancouver before 8PM.