Wanderung| Hike Call-Out - Sumas Mountain - Saturday,June 16

INTRO and DESCRIPTION:
Join me on a nice early season hike up Sumas Mountain near Abbotsford.
The weather currently looks like it could go either way, but that's no
problem. If it's sunny we'll have a great view from the peak, and if
it isn't, there's a lake and a nice stream and little waterfalls which
will appreciate the water.

DISTANCE: 13 km
ELEVATION GAIN: 715m
TIME NEEDED: 6 hours
BOOK RATING: Moderate

MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: 8am, the IGA parking lot at Broadway and
Maple (garden center side)
LATEST RETURN TIME: 6 pm
AFTER HIKE PLANS: None yet, but I'm open to a beer afterwards.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HIKERS: 8
STRICT SIGN-UP DEADLINE: Friday at noon
PLEASE INDICATE: If you are bringing a car and how many people you can
take (besides yourself).
ORGANIZER: andrew.luyt@gmail.com
ORGANIZER CONTACT SCHEDULE IF OPTING OUT: Email before Friday at 8pm;
for drivers, require 24 hours notice of cancellation

BRING: at least 2 litres water, hiking boots, $$ for your driver,
lunch/snacks, etc.

The 10 essentials (always bring at least these plus enough warm
layers)
1. Flashlight/headlamp, spare batteries and bulb
2. Firemaking kit – waterproof matches/lighter, firestater/candle
3. Signalling device – whistle or mirror to signal searchers if you
become lost
4. Extra food and water – 1 litre/person
5. Extra clothing (rain, wind, water protection and toque)
6. Navigational/ Communication Aids (maps, compass, GPS, charts,
cellular phone, satellite phone, hand held radio – fully charged
battery) – know how to use them
7. First Aid kit – know how to use it
8. Emergency shelter – orange tarp or large orange garbage bag. These
can also be used as signalling devices
9. Pocket knife.
10. Sun protection (glasses, sunscreen, hat)
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