|Wanderung| Hike - Mount Burwell - Sunday July 22nd; 7:45 de

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INTRO and DESCRIPTION:

Join me Sunday for a near urban adventure, Mount Burwell.  Departing from Lynn Headwaters Park  (map) we will proceed along the trail almost to Norvan Falls, where just before the falls we will proceed up and East.  First we will summit Coliseum Mountain which is a sub peak of Burwell and then proceed on to summit Mount Burwell.

Do not be fooled by the location and accessibility of the hike, it is not a walk in the park and it will not be easy.  There will be snow and an ice axe will be required and crampons may be helpful.  You will need to refill your water en route, so be prepared to drink melt water and treat or filter your water if you choose.

The weather forecast for Sunday currently is for showers. Low 17. High 20.  Check the current forecast before you come.   Should the weather conditions deteriorate further, I reserve the right to cancel the hike the evening before at 8:00 PM.

Please also note that the park back country is officially closed at this point.  You will be entering the back country at your own risk.  Come prepared and refer to the park website for further information.

DISTANCE: undetermined
ELEVATION GAIN: 1200 to 1500 meters estimated
TIME NEEDED: 12 hours of hiking time estimated
RATING: very difficult
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: 7:15 departure from Safeway at Braodway and Commercial or 7:45 departure at trail head.
LATEST RETURN TIME: 8 PM at trail head
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HIKERS: 8
STRICT SIGN-UP DEADLINE: Saturday at 6 PM

PLEASE INDICATE: If you are bringing a car; this is a transit friendly hike served by bus #210
ORGANIZER:  Brad brad.darb@gmail.com
ORGANIZER CONTACT SCHEDULE IF OPTING OUT: by 6 PM Saturday
BRING: Food, water, good hiking boots, gaitors, ice axe, crampons (if you have them), rain gear and anything else that I may have forgotten.

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
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)

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