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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
The goal is to scramble the to the peak of [http:// | The goal is to scramble the to the peak of [http://www.clubtread.com/Routes/Route.aspx?Route=934 Mount MacDonald] in Chilliwack in one day. MacDonald is listed in Matt Gunn's Scrambles as a moderate scramble so a helmet is required. The trailhead is only about 2 hours drive from Vancouver and is accessible by 2WD vehicles. | ||
Trip Leader: [ Laura Morrison.] | |||
==Skills Required== | ==Skills Required== | ||
This trip is open to anyone who can hike 1700m elevation gain in a day. If you're not sure if this trip is appropriate for you, please | |||
==Trip Meeting== | ==Trip Meeting== | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 11 October 2010
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Synopsis
The goal is to scramble the to the peak of Mount MacDonald in Chilliwack in one day. MacDonald is listed in Matt Gunn's Scrambles as a moderate scramble so a helmet is required. The trailhead is only about 2 hours drive from Vancouver and is accessible by 2WD vehicles.
Trip Leader: [ Laura Morrison.]
Skills Required
This trip is open to anyone who can hike 1700m elevation gain in a day. If you're not sure if this trip is appropriate for you, please
Trip Meeting
There will be a trip meeting on Wednesday, October 6th at 6 pm in the clubroom to sort out rides and tent groups. If you can't come to the meeting, let me know or make your own arrangements.
=Driving Directions
Please have the last person in your car at 6:30 am. Drive to Squamish. Turn left onto Squamish Valley Road (after the tourist centre) and set your odometer. Stay left at 3.7 km. At about 24 km, turn left onto the Ashlu Creek road (there will be a bridge right away and it's marked by signs for "Buck Mountain Campground"). Reset your odometer. At 0.7 km ignore the right fork. There's an unmarked road at 2.3 km on left, park on the main road just past it. We'll meet here.
Gear Required
Check out the gear lists on the wiki for a scrambling trip here: Gear lists
Along with regular gear, you should have a helmet and good hiking boots. No ice ax required!
Sign-up
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Trip size will be determined by the number of car spaces there are. If you sign up and come to the meeting I'll try to fit you in. If you have a car, please sign up under Drivers.
Non-Drivers
Drivers (unlimited)
Car List
To be worked out at the meeting.