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Three Brothers Mountain, Weather Permitting
DIFFICULT HIKE

Join us on this long but beautiful hike in Manning Park.
Length: 21 km round trip
Elevation Gain – 840 m (cumulative)
Hiking time – 6-7 hours

Attendees have two choices of starting driving early in the morning and making it a day trip.
Alternatively, attendees may choose to stay over night at any of the motels in Hope, Manning Park Lodges or Air B&B lodges nearby.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Hard, 21 kilometer, 840 meters gained elevation

# Timetable Note

  1. 5:15 AM — Meet in Vancouver: Everyone should arrive at the meeting point, load gear, confirm carpool groups, and make sure each person has water, food, layers, and hiking essentials.
  2. 5:30 AM — Leave Vancouver: Depart promptly to stay on schedule for the 9:00 AM hike start.
  3. 7:55 AM — Arrive at Manning Park Resort: Regroup at the resort and make sure all drivers and passengers have arrived safely.
  4. 7:55–8:15 AM — Meet-up and washroom break: Use this stop for washrooms, quick check-ins, water top-ups if needed, and final confirmation before continuing toward the trailhead.
  5. 8:15 AM — Leave Manning Park Resort: Drive toward the Three Brothers/Heather Trail trailhead area, keeping the vehicles together as much as practical.
  6. 8:30–8:40 AM — Viewpoint stop: Make a short scenic stop for photos and views. Keep the stop brief so the group remains on time.
  7. 8:40 AM — Continue to the trailhead: Drive from the viewpoint to the Three Brothers trailhead parking area.
  8. 8:50–9:00 AM — Trailhead preparation: Park, gather as a group, adjust layers, apply sunscreen, review the route and turnaround time, and prepare to begin.
  9. 9:00 AM — Start the hike: Begin the Three Brothers hike on time.

Three Brothers Mountain trailhead:
(https://www.google.com/maps/place/49%C2%B005'56.6%22N+120%C2%B045'53.5%22W/@49.099068,-120.76487,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d49.099068!4d-120.76487?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

Parking: Three Brothers Mountain trailhead

Transit Access: Attendees must arrange for carpool.
Carpool list:
**https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yyhHWeiMdaxmVfh8zsF7sy3L_l_mvcRvAREQmnZ3kQo/edit?usp=drivesdk**

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

  1. Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
  2. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 Bottles of Water (1 Liter, or more if needed) + Lunch + Snacks
  3. Sweater or a Hoodie
  4. Sunglasses and a Hat, Sunscreen if required (all optional)
  5. Light Jacket (optional)
  6. Rain Jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
    LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will, however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; flooding; bridge failure; and falling in fast moving water.
    As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
    Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
    By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
    All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
    We hike together at a moderate pace, but if you cannot keep pace then you are responsible to safely hike your way back to the starting point.

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