Backpack - Stein River Canyon & Stein Valley

Lytton, BC 7:30am

MEMBERS ONLY.  Registration open August 1 - September 24.

Pace leisurely to moderate, with stops for photos, enjoyment of scenery and nature.

Optional: Car Camp evening prior to backpack at Skihist Provincial Park (abt 4 mi N of Lytton, *see info link), Canyon Alpine RV Park (nr Boston Bar, abt 25 min S of Lytton), or motel in Lytton. *Skihist info: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/skihist/

Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park is a large provincial park (similar in size to Rainier), without requirements for backcountry camp reservations, fees, permits.

Latest trail report:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/stein_val/trail_report.pdf

Day 1 (Sat):  backpack 4-6 miles along/above the Stein River, between trailhead and basecamp in a Lower Stein Canyon camp (Teepee or Earl's Cabin camp). Camps have bearproof food storage, pit toilets and nearby water source.  Optional evening hike to explore further upstream.
Day 2 (Sun):  backpack out, returning to trailhead mid- to late afternoon.

Leader will have copies of topo map for participants & trail description for group.

Current passport or WA enhanced driver's license (or WA enhanced ID), required for border crossing.

Drive time from Everett, approx 3-3/4 hrs.

Background on Stein pictographs:
http://talonbooks.com/books/they-write-their-dreams-on-the-rock-forever (Leader will bring excerpts for those interested in pictograph interpretations)
http://www.newagetravel.com/stein-valley-bc.shtml