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==Access== | ==Access== | ||
Cross the cable car on the Cheakamus Lake trail turn off. | Take the Cheakamus Lake turn off. A short distance up the road, take the left fork to Cheakamus Lake and Helm Creek. It is not plowed, but is often clear of snow in the early winter and late spring. Ski/drive to the Cheakamus Lake parking lot. Cross the cable car on the Cheakamus Lake trail turn off. | ||
==Route== | ==Route== | ||
Revision as of 03:48, 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
Take the Cheakamus Lake turn off. A short distance up the road, take the left fork to Cheakamus Lake and Helm Creek. It is not plowed, but is often clear of snow in the early winter and late spring. Ski/drive to the Cheakamus Lake parking lot. 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.