Two Bears Ridge Camp (Flatirons Shoulder)

Two Bears Ridge Camp (Flatirons Shoulder)

Note: I may have room for a couple more adventurous folks to join us oldies but goodies. (:

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NOT A BEGINNER SNOWSHOE. DO NOT OVERESTIMATE YOUR ABILITIES.

There is no need to RSVP "No", if you are not attending. We only need to know who IS attending. The "No" feature is there for people who need to change their RSVP.

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This is just a heads up for next weekend should the weather outlook remain the same.
The plan is to backpack up to the left of Flatiron and set up the tents along Two Bears Ridge where the slabs should be melted out by now hopefully. Otherwise it could be a snow campover so must be prepared for that though I doubt that will be the case. Later a walk over to Flatiron itself for sunsets or sunrise or both or one can continue along the ridgeline towards Portia and Carry Peaks. Will return by the usual standard route towards Needle from Flatiron completing a lolly pop loop. The main picture shows the continuation of Two Bears Ridge with Portia Peak in the center. Flatiron would be to the right. The picture below shows the route across the bowl to where we ascent the ridge to Two Bears from the standard route up Flatiron. Temps will be chilly overnight so be prepared with your warm sleeping system. Also check back the night before to make sure everything is good.

Stats:
Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 12 K return more or less
Elevation Gain: 940m
Highest Elevation: 1,898m
Average Gradient: 16.07%
Effort/Reward Ratio: High / Very High

Resources:

Weather outlook here:
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/park/ca/british-columbia/coquihalla-river-provincial-park/7-days

Youtube video here

Items to bring:
-Backpacking chair to lounge around on (My 1 luxury item)
-Complete winter sleeping system
-Complete cooking system
-Tent (3 season will do to)
-Snowshoes such as the MSR variety
-Trekking poles
-Winter gloves/secondary pair
-Nalgene bottles (hoses may freeze)
-Hot food, fluids, snacks, favorite beverages. (;
-Sunglasses/Sunscreen/Lip balm
-Head wear ie: toque/hat/scarf.
-Good waterproof hiking boots/Extra socks
-Camera/binoculars.
-Plenty of layers ie: parka, shell, down, merino wool, etc.
-Headlamps or other light sources. (mandatory)
-Microspikes (mandatory)
-Garmin SOS device or other
-First Aid Kit
-Presto logs maybe (:
-A happy face (: (Also mandatory)
The 10 essentials ( http://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ )

FOOD AND BEVERAGES AFTER HIKE:
Perhaps afterwards a bite to eat and drink at a local establishment to replenish those calories lost and to just shoot the breeze about the days highlights before heading back. Something I usually like to do. Open to suggestions.

This is cross posted with DownToMeet here: https://www.downtomeet.com/B-C-Peaks-and-Trails/home

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More to come later to those attending.