|Wanderung|Hike Call-Out - Mount Outram,full day hike,Sat,29

zuan · 发表于 2007-9-27 14:26:41

INTRO and DESCRIPTION:
Come join a few others and me on a Saturday day trip to Mount Outram, with dinner at the Wildcat Grill afterwards. Weather - A wet warm front approaches us Saturday, so I am going to take advantage of the warmer 15-degree temperature while I can.

Departing Vancouver area at 8:00AM - we drive past Chilliwack, and then Hope to embark on the historic Engineers trail leading off into the cascades. Departing this old wagon road, we climb steep switchbacks, ease out onto a tundra landscape for a break, and a view of the lake. Then we carefully hike up the long talus / scree slope to summit Outram for an amazing 360 degree view!!

The Outram summit is reached at 2461 metres ( 8074 feet ). 1760 metres ( 5770 feet ) of which we will ascend in ONLY 4-5 HOURS! This hike is comparable to a double grouse grind, but with a noticeable change in flora all the way up. Quite beautiful. Did I mention the amazing views of the cascades at the summit? (weather permitting)

Hikers that participate must be fit enough for a slow grouse grind ascent. All must be prepared for the sudden change of temperature as we approach the summit. Please dress in warm layers and bring a good rain jacket. We ascend rain or shine! Please bring extra dry gear, like a change of socks and tops. I have plenty of room in my 4x4.
Headlamps or flashlights are required in case of delays on the return down. Good footwear is required - of course. Crampons, no - not required at all. There is no snow on this ascent. Walking sticks are a plus! The total distance is only 16-18km, and the trip back down is very quick. 4.5 hours up. 1 Hour at top. And a leisurely 2.5 hour return. Should be down 1 hour before sunset at the latest. Plan on being at Wildcat grill around 6:30PM

>From previous years, I have not seen any remarkable berry patches on
the route up. We will be traveling in a large enough group (> 4) with our eyes out for bear tracks. Fresh bear scat on the trail = a return down to another Manning Park adventure trail - Ghost Pass Trail?
Sumallo Grove picnic? There's lots to do in Manning..

http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/dck/Recreation/trails.html
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/manning.html
http://canadianmountainencyclopedia.com/MtnPg.asp?MtnId=1289

Those that take transit - Please note that Skytrain starts just before 7AM on Saturday. Just take one of the first few trains (from anywhere) that morning and you will be able to meet us at the park and ride on time.

Christian
604-839-3750

DISTANCE: 18km
ELEVATION GAIN: 1760m
TIME NEEDED: 13 hrs
BOOK RATING: Moderate
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: Scott Road Skytrain Park and Ride, 7:45 am
- departs 8:00AM. Hey! - It's only a 23 minute skytrain ride from Commercial and Broadway.
LATEST RETURN TIME: 9:30pm
AFTER HIKE PLANS: Dinner at the Wildcat Grill near Minter Gardens MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HIKERS: 6 (more than 6 hikers requires a 2nd car) STRICT SIGN-UP DEADLINE: 8pm Friday PLEASE INDICATE: If you are driving from the valley. I can seat 6, incl myself.
ORGANIZER: Christian McCormack, adventuresomefun@gmail.com
ORGANIZER CONTACT SCHEDULE IF OPTING OUT: E-mail before 9pm night before, or between 5am and 7am hike day via cell 604-839-3750
BRING: water, lunch, good boots, rain gear, $20 for your driver (if not driving)

The 10 Essentials - www.adventuresmart.ca

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 signalling devices 9. Pocket knife.
10. Sun protection (glasses, sunscreen, hat)

For clothing make sure you wear good boots, wicking layers close to the body, and have a warm AND waterproof layer along also. ONLY WEAR CLOTHES THAT DRY QUICKLY, COTTON SHOULD BE DISCOURAGED- **NEVER WEAR JEANS HIKING** YOU MAY GET WET ON THIS HIKE!
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