Trip Initiator: Ross Ozuna

How to Sign Up: If you want to go, login, and click the Enroll link above to automatically have your name added to the list.

Expenses/Fees:  Capt. Van's 2026 rate is $70.00 per person  -  Settle up directly with Capt Van  -  Parking at Charlies is $5/day per vehicle.

How to Get There: Directions

Trip Description: Note that this is Trip #1 to First Chain of Islands on the north shore of South Pass Lake.This is a weekend campout on the beach at the northwest end of South Pass Lake.  The location is southeast of Steamboat Pass and Steamboat Island. 

We will depart Thursday, April 30th,  from Charlie's Bait Camp, returning from  on Sunday, May 3rd.  Attendees must be a current PACK member, dues and waiver complete. Note that this is a  4 day/3 night trip.  

What to Pack/Bring: See Primitive Camping List for items to consider for any PACK trip.

Important items:

• VHF Radio for communication and emergency contact
• First Aid Kit 
• Lunch, Water, snacks
• Anchor and/or Stake-Out Stick
• Foul Weather Gear
• Chair 

REQUIRED READING:  Review Kayak Safety and Survival Considerations prior to trip.

Recommended guidelines for participants:

• Make sure trip leader or an officer has your emergency contact
• Notify the trip leader if you have any potential concerns
• If inexperienced, then buddy up. Make sure the trip leader knows your experience level
• Communicate with the trip leader, if you are unsure of your skill level required
• Member dues are current
• Guests are invited to particpate
• Have performed deep water entries
• Carry a first aid kit
• Have a life jacket
• Have a VHF radio
• Inform the trip leader of your float plan if planning to fish alone or longer then the designated times
• Sign in and sign out at the launch site. Inform the trip leader if you will be launching in a different place

Recommended for Trip Leaders: 

• Insures proper authorizations
• Secure sites
• Prepare emergency preparedness plan
• Keep abreast of weather conditions that might effect the trip
• Point out any potential area hazards
• Maintain a head count
• Have available a first aid kit
• Have a VHF radio

Weather:

Fishing Options: