Hope Mountain Overnighter

Hope Mountain Overnighter

Note: There is one small step that some might find slightly scrambly. Can see it in the vid.

Please read the contents of this event in its entirety.

NOT A BEGINNER BACKPACK. 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.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EVENT

Note: This will only be done if the weather forecast is awesome. Otherwise it will be postponed until another time.

The plan briefly is to backpack to the shoulder of the peak where there is apparently room for 5 tents according to another fellow hiker who was there more recently than I. This is just 150 meters under the summit where there are stellar views of Hope far below from far above. Haven't been there for many years. Looks a little more civilized now than when I last went. Noticed the flat makeshift camping area around the pond in photos sporting its own Loo with a view overlooking the township. At the top is a 360 of many summits near and far with a nice view south towards Silver and Ross Lakes in the Skagit Valley. Good place for a sunset and sunrise. The weather is supposed to be HOT this weekend. A four wheel drive is required to this trailhead. I just happen to have one and can carry 4 including myself.

Also check back the night before to make sure everything is good.

This is cross posted with DownToMeet here: [https://www.downtomeet.com/B-C-Peaks-and-Trails/home](https://api.downtomeet.com/redirect/09cc6f0cb9cf63406f45dd96b04c5533)

Stats:
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10Km (Short but steep in places)
Elevation Gain: 850m
Highest Elevation: 1,844m
Average Gradient: 17.90%
Effort/Reward Ratio: Moderate / High

Resources:

**Weather outlook here: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/city/ca/british-columbia/hope/7-days**

Trip Report & GPS Track:
https://besthikesbc.ca/hiking-hope-mountain-near-hope/

Youtube video here:
Short video from the 4 minute mark for the Hope Mountain part showing the only mild step at 5:52 that some might find iffy to negotiate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL-bWXYRdmM

Items to bring:
Backpacking camp chair My one luxury item (:
Bear repellant & mosquito repellant.
Sleep System
Cook system
10 essentials
Hiking Boots
Poles
Headlamp and spare batteries
Waterproof/ wind-resistant Jacket
Layered Clothing
Plenty of Water (dry ridge camping but may be snow patches to melt)
Water filter for the pond
Food
Bear can/Ursack/Bear hang
Sunscreen
First-aid supplies
Change of clothing
Camera!
Some bubbly
A Happy Face (:

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.

Carpooling:
Please carpool to events whenever possible. The high cost of gas and maintaining a vehicle make this a very sensible option for vehicle owners and allows those without a car to get to the events. While vehicle owners are free to set their own reasonable fee for carpooling, it is typically suggested that passengers offer the driver $10.00 per hour of driving (includes mileage and vehicle wear & tear). This is only a guideline and the driver may charge more or less depending on the situation.Please state in your RSVP whether you can offer a ride or need a ride, and where you will be coming from. Passengers, please ensure you show up on time and bring an extra bag for wet/muddy footwear and clothing. Also, please make every effort to get to a convenient pick up place for your driver!
Please do not leave carpooling arrangements until the last minute – you, not the event organizer, are responsible for arranging your own carpooling to events. Thanks!

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More to come later to those attending.