[Sunday]Wanderung CALL-OUT St.Mark's Summit Sunday, July 8th

zuan · 发表于 2007-7-6 06:01:30

|Wanderung| CALL-OUT St. Mark's Summit Sunday, July 8th

ORGANIZER: steve@wanderung.ca

INTRO and DESCRIPTION: Late call-out here!I did this trail about 4 years ago in the thickest fog and mud, so time to check out the view.  Wanderung hikers encountered significant snow just 2 weeks ago so prepare for some snow and mud walking, and if it gets too difficult we will turn back.  Though rated moderate, I recall there being some steep bits plus as mentioned, the conditions could slow us down and raise the difficulty level.  Also, if St. Mark's is high enough to still have snow, prepare for lower temperatures and rain (do not be fooled by this recent warm weather).  Also bring sunscreen and bug protection! St. Mark's trail starts at Cypress bowl downhill parking lot but we will meet in Burnaby.

Some photos from less than a month ago: http://www.keeferstreet.com/hikes/stmarks/4.html

DISTANCE: 11km
ELEVATION GAIN: 460m
TIME NEEDED: 5 hrs
BOOK RATING: Moderate
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: 8am Sunday, Parking lot of Future Shop at Station Square (Metrotown in Burnaby basically) 144 - 6200 McKay Avenue.  This meeting spot is located close to a Skytrain.
LATEST RETURN TIME: 5pm
AFTER HIKE PLANS: Depends on the group.  Possibly a drink in a North Van pub on way home.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HIKERS: 8
STRICT SIGN-UP DEADLINE: 3pm Saturday
PLEASE INDICATE: If you are bringing a car and capacity
ORGANIZER: steve@wanderung.ca
ORGANIZER CONTACT SCHEDULE IF OPTING OUT: E-mail before 10pm night before, or between 7am and 8am hike day via cell (will be provided)
BRING: water, lunch, good boots, rain gear, up to ~$10 for your driver (if not driving) amount depends on number of hikers

The 10 essentials (always bring at least these plus enough warm layers)
1. Flashlight, 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 signaling devices
9. Pocket knife.
10. Sun protection (glasses, sunscreen, hat)

WANDERUNG PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER:
-Organizers are not in any way responsible for you on the hike
-Non-members are NOT invited, all attendees must have signed up through the website with a valid e-mail address and be actively receiving Wanderung updates
-Do NOT show up to the meeting spot unannounced
-Carpool leaves at latest 10 minutes after meet time
-Pls do not impose any time ceiling on a hike, if you need to be somewhere after the hike, please be patient, nature knows no schedules and rushing a hike can defeat the purpose

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