[TBD] Opal Cone (1,736 m) * winter camping

PanShiBo

Opal Cone (1,736 m) * winter camping
Winter camping at "..  extinct volcanic crater located at the south end of the Garibaldi Neve.." http://bivouac.com/MtnPg.asp?MtnId=5101
+ day hike to Mamquam lake

DATE: TO BE DECIDED (TBD)

:!: For your safety group size is limited.

Statistics
Distance, one way: 15 km
Elevation Gain: 1,350 m
Elevation Loss: -514m
Max Elevation: 1,736 m
Min Elevation:  980 m



Gear
Microspikes (or/and crampons) + snowshoes
Avalanche rescue response - transceiver + snow shovel
Winter Camping Gear - incl. own tent, sleep bag, snow shovel, cooking stove, etc.

Transportation
Meeting Place: West Van - St David's United Church Parking Lot ( map : http://goo.gl/xRLXv )
Meeting Time: will be emailed to registered hikers noon time two days prior to the trip.
Driving: 75 km - 1h20m - http://goo.gl/maps/N1Nao
Carpool Fee: fuel $20 (3 passengers) / $25 ( 2 passengers) + $75 vehicle vandalism damage deposit

About
Opal Cone: http://bivouac.com/MtnPg.asp?MtnId=5101
Weather: http://www.viewweather.com/w8058 ... itish_columbia.html
Avalanche Forecast: http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/bulletins/latest/south-coast

NOTE: if minimum safety levels are not met, the trip will be canceled, last minute cancellations do occur.

IMPORTANT
ALTHOUGH the organizer of this trip has received training in mountaineering and alpine/crevasse rescue, he is NOT a professional mountaineer, guide or trained first aid attendant. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip, ensure it gets underway and be familiar or have knowledge of the access to the area, the route or routes. Participants on a trip are responsible for their own safety and are expected to have the necessary skills, experience, fitness, suitable first aid supplies and appropriate equipment in good working order.

:arrow: How To Register for this trip:
1) Must have hiked with organizer before. NO exceptions!
2) Must be (reasonably) fit - your Grouse Grind summer time is 65 minutes or less.
3) Reply to this post : drive or carpool

*All trip coordination is emailed to the address that you provided to trip organizer, you are responsible to check it often.

PanShiBo

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REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN UNTIL TRIP'S DATE HAS BEEN DETERMINED AND POSTED

Meanwhile please review EIGHT SAFETY HABITS OF A PERFECT HIKER: http://goo.gl/8vNxmW 8)