fraser valley challenge
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Developed and Presented by
Aiden Macdonald
GYC 4th SurDel Scouting Group &
President, Venturer Company
July 2014
What is The Fraser Valley Challenge?
• An attempt to be the first group of youth to ever complete the The Sunshine Coast Trail
• Compete for the Amory Adventure Award
• 12 Venturer aged youth maximum
• 180 km in July - August 2014
The Trail
• 180 Km in total
• Several Checkpoints
• Lakes
• Various Terrain
• Getting in shape• Tough mandatory training• Multiple Hikes with backpacks• Grouse Grind with backpacks
• Planning, Training & Educational Meetings with expert guest speakers
• Filmed hike with GoPro cameras for documentary production
• An experience to last a lifetime
• Bragging rights
What to Expect
Training Hikes
• Starting in March
• Weighted Backpacks
• Required to complete atleast 10 of the 16 hikes
Weekly Training Sessions
Where: Brooke Elementry
When: Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm starting this coming week.
What we’ll be doing:
• Strength training
• Endurance & cardio
• Learning about hiking long distances
What to bring:
• Water bottle and weighted backpack
Required 16/24
Baden Powell Lynn Canyon to Grouse
Difficulty: IntermediateTime: 5 hoursDistance: 10kmElevation Gain: 200 metersSeason: year-round
Baden Powell Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon
Difficulty: IntermediateTime: 5 hoursDistance: 12kmElevation Gain: 420 metersSeason: year-round
Norvan Falls
Difficulty: IntermediateTime: 5 hoursDistance: 14 kmElevation Gain: minimalSeason: year-round
Grouse Grind
Difficulty: DifficultTime: 1.5 - 2 hoursDistance: 2.9kmElevation Gain: 853 meters
Fill out an online application atfraservalleychallenge.eventbrite.com
Members of the team are required to raise $1200.
There are limited spots, not everyone can go.
How To Sign Up
• Lightweight Hiking Boots (You get to keep)
• Lightweight Trail Shoes (You get to keep)
• Lightweight Backpack (You get to keep)
• Lightweight Tents (Group keeps)
• GoPro Cameras (Group keeps)
• Food
• Fuel
What does the $1,200 include?
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