Oct03-04, 2015 cutthroat pass --- snowy lakes Backpacking

yin G

这个周末天气好, 我们要去north cascade 的Snowy lakes 看金松。

Copied from WTA.org:

Experience the Pacific Crest Trail at its finest. This backpacking trip takes you across four passes to two lovely alpine lakes in the shadow of Golden Horn, Tower Mountain and Mount Hardy.

Start on the north side of the highway at Rainy Pass. The PCT here is wide and ascends at a moderate grade through forest. If you start in the afternoon, a nice campsite can be found below Cutthroat Pass at about four miles. From the camp, switchbacks take you to Cutthroat Pass at 6800 feet. The pass is five miles from the trailhead and makes a nice turn-around point for a day hike. The forest is behind you here and big views and granite peaks surround you.

Carrying on a further 1.25 miles takes you to Granite Pass - where snowfields may cross the trail until August. If there is snow here, you'll need an ice axe, or you'll need to turn around. Past Granite Pass the trail is literally dynamited into the cliffs for some ways, and snowy conditions on trail can be very dangerous.

Just before Methow Pass, take an unmarked trail to your right a steep half mile to Lower Snowy Lake and beyond to Upper Snowy Lake. Trees are sparse here and the alpine meadows are quite fragile. As tempting as it may be to set up your tent next to one of these lakes, it is best to camp at the established campsites along the PCT to minimize damage to this sensitive and incredibly beautiful area.

From camp, enjoy views of the stunning Golden Horn looming over Snowy Lakes. Continue hiking north to Methow Pass on the PCT, or simply explore around the lakes in the evening and early morning before heading out to furter adventures.

WTA Pro-Tip: Much of this trail is above treeline. Shade from sun and cover from rain is minimal, so plan your trip into this area accordingly.

yin G

日期: October 03 - 04, 2015 週六 to 週日
人數: 10人
地点: SR 20的North Cascades 或 I90的Alpine Lakes Wilderness

天氣預測
暫時展望週六及週日都是晴天

Trail名稱：

Rainy Pass --> Cuttroat Pass --> Snowy Lakes
Trail長度：單程由trailhead到Snowy Lakes扎營 - 9.8miles (16km)
Trail的拔高：2000ft
Trail的高點：6840ft

yin G

參加者基本要求：
團隊精神 - 共进共退，友爱互助 。
個人體能 - 有6小时backpacking負重35lbs经历

其他注意事項:
參加者一定要持有效美國入境証件, 如:
1. 加拿大護照, 或中國護照 + 簽証 + 有效6個月入境小白卡"I-94"
未入藉同學記緊要帶楓葉卡
2. Nexus Card
3. 由ICBC發出的特別駕照EDL或身份証明EIC

詳情請參閱加拿大官方綱站

責任與備注::
1. 户外活動有風險，一切組織和活動屬自願，責任自負。

2. 一切計劃會跟據當時天氣, 環境作靈活變動, 隊友應跟隨整體行進, 不可單獨行動。

3. 一定要三人一組結伴同行。每組備對講機一部, 否則每組定要保持在視線範圍之內。

請參加者把這次活動的資料留給你的家人或朋友, 讓他們知道你的去向及預計回家時間.

聯絡人: Yin G
出發前晚間: 604-421-3843
出發日現場: 604-202-8703
集合時間: / 集合地点: 司機與乘客自行安排接載時間, 地點
一定要早上6:00am前過關
雙程駕駛距離: 約650km
Carpool费用: CAN $35 - $45, 根據乘客人數而定。
泊車费用: US $5 per day x 2 (由車主及乘客攤分)

司機注意:
1. 如閣下持有Novice牌(Class 7), 除非在一名年滿25歲持有Class 1 - 5的人仕陪同, 否則只可接載一名乘客, 也一定是掛上"N"字標誌。

2. 如果讓第三者用你的車, 要確保對方有10年駕駛經驗, 或您的保險有包括小於10年駕駛經驗的司機。
請參閱ICBC網站

对讲机频道：6-6（6主频道，6子频道）

必備裝備：
1> 高幫防水hiking boots
2> 一對登山杖 with baskets
3> 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, 2 lunch & snacks
4> 煮食用具，爐頭／氣油自帶.
5> 一對手套, hat
6> 2升水
7> quick dry base layer 和一套御寒保暖衣服, 防雨防風外套, 替換襪子, 羽絨縷
8> Backpacking背包 & rain cover
9> 睡袋，睡垫, 帳篷
10> 墨鏡
11> 哨子
12> 頭燈/手電筒
13> 防熊噴劑
14> 防晒霜, 紫外线反射很厉害
15> 在營地穿著的輕便鞋
16> Gaiter, 防濕鞋濕褲又能防髒
17> Toilet paper & paper towel
18> 個人清潔用物, 如洗面霜, 潤膚霜, 牙膏, 牙刷
19> 大垃圾袋一至兩個
20> 防水食物袋

一些注意事項：

需要CARPOOL的朋友准備两雙鞋（一雙是登山鞋），在開始Hiking前和結束後，换上乾净的鞋，這樣省去車主打掃車内衛生，謝謝！還可以再准備一雙備用的襪子。爬完山，能讓脚舒服一下也是種享受 .

手套很有用，保暖防寒，要防水／快乾的。(如果没有防水／快乾手套也可帶二三雙羊毛手套濕了替换用)！

防雨防風外套／雨具和保暖

yin G

Driving Directions:
From Marblemount follow the North Cascades Highway (State Route 20) east for 51 miles to Rainy Pass near milepost 158. Turn left to access the north trailhead. Elevation is 4800 feet.

小C

GPS route

九头鸟

谢谢 Alex。

yin G

4 人平安到家。