Archive:14July2007 Price
The Plan
Christian's leading a beginner hike/scramble up to the top of Mt. Price (Garibaldi Park) over 14-15th July weekend.
Mt. Price is described in Matt Gun's scrambles guide, page 74, if you own it. It is a moderately difficult hike, or an easy scramble depending on how you think about it. It is 1500m elevation gain, but we'll take two days at it so it should be reasonably attainable for the average beginner VOCer. A VOC party went up there last fall, and the views were spectacular. For us, the views should be alot snowyier.
The plan is to leave Vancouver early Saturday morning, camp near (or on) the summit, watch the pretty sunrise then hike back out Sunday. If conditions for an ascent are poor we may deviate to nearby (well, the other side of Garibaldi Lake) Panorama Ridge, or any number of non-technical things in the area.
If you've never been into the coast mountains before (or even never done an overnight hike), are reasonably fit (or at least tough) and own (or can borrow) a pair of waterproof boots, this is the trip for you.
Kit
It is July - there will still be snow in the mountains, but it should be settled out enough that avalanches are not a concern (The route is not steep), nor will skis/snowshoes be strictly required to get around. If you want to carry some all the way up there then go for it - but remember these things are heavy... What you will want is a good pair of waterproof boots, ski poles (or trekking poles) and maybe a pair of gaiters.
If you want to bring an ice ax instruction will be provided, although we probably won't need them. Although they're heavy it might be a good opportunity to learn to use it. We should have time to find a small steep bit and practice self-arresting - but make sure you bring full waterproofs if you want to do this (or be prepared to get highly wet).
This list reserves the right to be amended, but you should probably have:
Clothes
- 1 set of non-cotton clothes (just the one on your back)
- 1 additional warm thing (fleece, down)
- rainjacket / pants
- toque
- gloves
- warm waterproof boots / gaiters
- sun hat
Shelter
- tent (or make friends with someone who has one)
- sleeping bag (-12C to 0C, depending how warm you think you sleep)
- sleeping pad (warmer the better - these make a bigger difference than you think)
Miscellaneous
- Sunscreen
- Headlamp
- lip balm
- sunglasses
- camera
- moleskin
Gear
- ski/trekking poles
- ice ax (if desired)
- shovel (~1 per tent, to dig vestibule, kitchen, etc.)
Food
- stove (or be friendly)
- fuel
Pack
And a pack to put it all in. Remember - stuff is heavy, so don't bring too much stuff! If you show up with a pack larger than 50L, Christian will tear it apart in the parking lot looking for extra weight. Beware.
Participants
- Veenstra (tent for 4, plus stove)
- Jasmine (car - myself + 4 others)
- Joanna (i'm pretty sure i have a two 3 person tents kicking around if there is need for an extra)