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Kinglet

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Kinglet

Regions of Cline  
- kinglet lake - 2110m
- tuff puff - 2300m

- whirlpool ridge - 2840m 
- Kinglet Creek
difficulty - ◆ black diamond 

Popularity 

Biography 

Kinglet lake is a moderately known lake located on the far east side of Cline & on the east elevation of Whirlpool ridge. It sits within the geographical & ecological region of the subalpine treeline within the main range of mountains. 

 

The lake is fed through rain & snow pooling up & is surrounded by a completely coniferous forest at its waterline at all sides of the lake. There are no inlets & outlets on this lake.

 

Geographical elevations.

- Kinglet Lake - 2110m 

- Tuff Puff - 2300m 

- Whirlpool Ridge - 2840m  

 

Backpacking 

Kinglet Lake trail length: 5 km  

No basecamp due to public land regulations. 



Basecamp 

 

Kinglet 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 east, south or west ends of the lake where there is flatter ground. 



Angling 

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

Perimeter size of  1 < 11 (250m x 250m) 

 

Fish Species 

  • Cutthroat Trout - 1 lb > 

 

Summer season angling - June - September

Winter season ice fishing - November - April

 

Summer season fly fishing 

Hatch seasons June / July - September 

 

See Inventory for more details on Angling specifications.

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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 Kinglet. 

 

- 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 Kinglet lake & all biotic life within the lake. This waterline in particular is the scene of  erosion & steep rock grade that collects rain & snow creating a lake. The most eroded area forms the depth of the lake. 

 

Identified species 

  • Engelmann Spruce 

  • Common Labrador Tea 

 

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 -1/5 (Limited)

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. 

 

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

 

Waypoints 

  • Kinglet lake - 2110m  

  • Tuff Puff - 2300m  

  • Whirlpool ridge - 2840m 


 

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