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Gem Lakes: September 3-5

We’re squeezing in as much adventure as possible this summer and added a quick trip to Gem Lakes SK! This is a beautiful remote spot, perfect for disconnecting for a couple days and immersing into nature!

What To Expect

We’ll have two and a half days of outdoor adventure!
Check-in will be Saturday September 3rd at 12:00 where you’ll be met in the parking lot at Gem Lakes at we will hike to our campsites together!

This adventure is designed to be an easy yes for new campers/adventurers — we’ve arranged to have camp sites already set up for when you arrive with the option to have a tent already set up for you!

Our adventure will include a group hike around all the lakes as well as a group paddle board, down time and connection time!

Our Set Up:

We will hike in and set up as a team! If you don’t already have gear or are missing some items, we can help you find them! Our sites will already come with: hammocks, picnic tables, fire pits and lamps. We’ll also be set up with everything you need for s’mores (yum!) an enjoyable evening around the fire and plenty of games for entertainment.

What To Pack:

We’re going to do our best to take the bulk of the work out, but you will still need a few things to make the most out of this experience.

  • Tent
  • Sleeping Pad & Sleeping Blanket
  • Pillow if desired
  • Tarp
  • Food & Water (or water filtration system)
  • Camping stove (incase of fire ban) -sharable item.
  • Bear food cache or pully system to store food in the trees.
  • Dishes that you might need :plate, bowl, spoons, forks, pots/pans
  • Wet wipes
  • Bathroom wipes/toilet paper
  • Clothing: A warm set and a cool set, an extra layer or emrgencey rain jacket never hurts
  • Swim wear
  • Good hiking/walking shoes
  • Flip flops for around camp
  • Bug spray
  • Sun Screen
  • Paddle Board (if you don’t own one they can be rented from Escape Sports)
  • Life jacket/PFD
  • Basic First Aid
  • Charging block for your phone
  • BONUS: in-reach (we are in a no-service zone)
  • Backpack big enough to bring it all in!

Things to know

>>Our camp sites are hike-in! You’ll want to pack as light as possible!
>>Tents accommodations are shared with two-three people per tent
>>This is a group experience with a planned itinerary, you will have down time to do your own thing during our stay, we ask that you respect the timeline.
>>Please make yourself aware of bear safety ahead of our excursion – we will talk about it but it’s good to have some knowledge ahead of time. All food will need to be stored in the trees, away from camp at all times.
>> Our lovely mascot, Jojo may be in attendance but we are asking that no other dogs attend this adventure.

Investment

This adventure will be $185 per person with a maximum of five women.
Included: Camp site fees, tent & site set up, group adventures & connections, a gift from BBC and amazing time in nature!

To Book

To reserve your space simply email us at beingbraveclub@gmail.com or visit our contact page here on the website! Payment is due in full at the time of booking, which will be arranged via email 🙂

Deadline to reserve your spot is August 9th.