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| | | Intermediate | ||
| | | PSG3 | ||
| | | <8km/<3hrs | ||
| | | 8km/4hrs | ||
| | | 820m | ||
| | | 1520m | ||
| | | Overnight | ||
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==Access== | ==Access== | ||
Cross the cable car on the Cheakamus Lake trail turn off. | |||
==Route== | ==Route== | ||
A marked trail switch-backs up the hill, then levels off. The trail stays left on Helm Creek and slowly climbs into Helm Creek Meadows | |||
==Hazards== | ==Hazards== | ||
# | # Avalanche hazard on the meadow slopes | ||
# The cable car may ice up | |||
# The cable car can only be operated by two or more people. | |||
==Trail Conditions== | ==Trail Conditions== | ||
Revision as of 03:44, 30 January 2008
Route at a Glance
| Rating | Map Refs | Road | Route | Start Elevation | High Point | Technical Notes |
| Intermediate | PSG3 | <8km/<3hrs | 8km/4hrs | 820m | 1520m | Overnight |
Access
Cross the cable car on the Cheakamus Lake trail turn off.
Route
A marked trail switch-backs up the hill, then levels off. The trail stays left on Helm Creek and slowly climbs into Helm Creek Meadows
Hazards
- Avalanche hazard on the meadow slopes
- The cable car may ice up
- The cable car can only be operated by two or more people.