C A N A D I A N 
HIGHLANDER 
Backpacking

Biography 

Farley lake is a remote lake located at the end & inlet of North Ram river & on the west side of Upper Ram. It sits within the geographical & ecological region of the subalpine treeline within the continental ranges of mountains. 

 

The lake is fed through runoffs from the north & is surrounded by a completely coniferous forest at its waterline at all sides of the lake. The outlet is also located on the north & feeds into North Ram river every spring. 

 

Geographical elevations.

- Farley Lake - 1910m  

- Homeless Peak - 2667m 

- Soldier Peak. - 2728m 

- Red Shield Peak - 2697m   

 

Backpacking 

Farley Lake trail length: 9 km  

No basecamp due to public land regulations. 

Basecamp 

 

Farley lake is located on public land with specific regulations limiting access to a pre-established basecamp with bushcraft fortitude & camping utensils. 

 

Tenting is either done on the south or north ends of the lake where the valley between the alpine has flatter ground. 

Angling 

Farley lake is an oligotrophic lake located within the subalpine region. 

Perimeter size of 2 < 11 (500m x 500m) 

 

Fish Species 

• N/A 

There are no known species of fish discovered in Farley lake. 

 

See Inventory for more details on Angling specifications.​

Flora

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In order of determining edible uses of vegetation, medical practices & precautions, knowing the regional biomes are essential. 

There are 3 regions in the perimeter of Farley. 

 

- Alpine 

The alpine tundra region consists of bare rock terrain with no treeline & extremely limited herbal / grassy vegetation. Alpine regions are characterized by steep elevations, limited flat terrain, steep cliff sides, longer winters, & heavier precipitation throughout the year. 

 

- Subalpine 

The subalpine treeline is the farthest reach of forest before reaching extreme elevations where you see transitions with the alpine. Subalpine forests are completely coniferous & have a very mossy baseground with limited shrub & herbal vegetation. Often these forests sit on an elevation & do not have a flat ground. 

 

- Waterline 

The waterline is Farley lake & all biotic life within the lake. This waterline in particular is the scene of a series of runoffs on the north side feed into the valley way & form a lake. These runoffs occur after the snow melts & during rainfall resulting in a large depth center of the lake. 

 

Identified species 

• Engelmann Spruce 

• Common Labrador Tea 

• Wild Strawberry 

 

See Inventory for more details on Flora specifications.

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Bushcraft

Wood crafting, shoveling & fire management all take place within the basecamp. If a basecamp is not set, bushcrafting is an essential way to create a new camp. 

 

Forest biography 

• Spruce wood.

 

Basecamp Fortitudes

• N/A

  

Treeline density -3/5 (Moderate)

Essential Tools. 
- Hatchet  or Chopping axe. 
- Saw blade.
- Army shovel.

- Firestarter multi-tool.

 

 

 

See inventory for more details on Bushcraft specifications.

Scouting

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Scouting the perimeter of basecamp, a waterline or a nearby mountain is essential to knowing what’s going on in the area. However scouting takes preparation & knowing recognisable geographical waypoints. 

 

Farley lake has a moderately dense forest surrounding the waterline with alpine regions surrounding the lake on the north, west & southeast sides. 

 

Waypoints 

• Farley lake - 1910m     

• Homeless peak - 2667

• Soldier peak - 2728m 

• Red shield peak - 2697m