2010 MAYFIELD LAKE BASE CAMP EXPERIENCE
These relaxing vacations are one week in duration and include all food, lodging, transportation to and from Fort Nelson, as well as horse, sauna, and canoe use at the Mayfield Base Camp. Cook supplied - all you do is enjoy!
The Muskwa-Kechika Expedition is hosted by Wayne Sawchuk, a photographer and conservationist who has been guiding horseback expeditions into the Muskwa-Kechika since 1985. Through his work with industry, wilderness organizations, and public planning processes, Wayne has been instrumental in creating a wilderness management area that serves as a model for protecting wild places worldwide.
Cost C$2950 plus GST
2010 Dates
Mayfield Base Camp Experience One: Aug 8-Aug 15
Mayfield Base Camp Experience Two: Aug 15-Aug 22
Flights
Mayfield Lake Floatplane: Flights depart/return from Liard Air, Muncho Lake (245km west of Fort Nelson, BC) and take participants to Mayfield Lake, located on the Gataga River in the Dune Za Keyih Provincial Park, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area, 100kms south of Muncho Lake
Floatplane service out of the M-K can also be made available, dependent on conditions, to those who are unable to stay for the full duration of an expedition or camps (an extra charge will apply for this service).
What to Bring
First rule: be light. Participants are limited to 70 pounds of gear and food. Base Camp participants will need:
- hiking boots
- rubber boots
- camp shoes
- warm clothes
- rain gear and rain hat
- warm coat and underwear
- waterproof gloves or mitts
The project will supply all cooking equipment, dishes, camp shelter, horses and horse gear.
A note about weather: it can do anything in the Northern Rockies! Come prepared for hot or cold weather.
Be sure to bring binoculars and camera if you have them, and light fishing gear if you want to fish. Bugs aren't usually too bad in the Northern Rockies, but do bring some bug dope if you normally use it.
Communication
Muskwa-Kechika Adventures has a satellite phone which can be used in emergencies.
Liability Insurance
Muskwa-Kechika Adventures carries liability insurance for the expedition and camp, as required by the conditions of the Park Use Permit. Contact Wayne Sawchuk if you would like further details on this.
Accommodation at Muncho Lake
The night before the floatplane departures, participants can stay at Muncho either in Northern Rockies Lodge or in a tent in the provincial campsite. Hosts at Northern Rockies Lodge, where the floatplanes will depart, are Urs and Marianne Schildknecht, who also operate Liard Air service. For rates and booking at Northern Rockies Lodge, phone 1-800-663-5269.
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