HABRICH RIDGE LOOP (Squamish Area)

HABRICH RIDGE LOOP (Squamish Area)

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Must be comfortable with scrambling for this one.

Heard of this trail for a while now but never got around to it so going to give it a go Sunday if anybody with scrambling experience wants to join me for a relatively short day. Be warned, this is not for the faint of heart. I will not be taking the gondola to the starting point rather we will be driving up the FSR. This is steep and loose requiring a 4 wheel drive which I just happen to have. Also, this is not to be confused with the popular Al Habrich Trail which we won't be doing but rather part of the access route to Mount Habrich itself but in a loop fashion. I want to check out the climbing access while passing by. This route has ladders, ropes, chains and apparently a little exposure so be prepared as we ascend and descend 5 bumps or so I'm told. GPS is mandatory on this one supposedly.

Note: This will only be attempted in bone dry conditions and if the weather changes it will be postponed.

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At the moment the forecast looks pretty decent. Should the weather change then a postponement would be implemented or a change of venue. Not to be done when wet

Statistics:
Time: 6+ hours
Difficulty: Difficult/Challenging
Distance: 15ishKm
Elevation Gain: 1,001m
Highest Elevation: 1664m

Gear needed:
Bear and Bug Spray
Headlamp and spare batteries
Sturdy hiking boots (Good Traction Needed Mandatory)
Windbreaker/Waterproof jacket
Sunglasses/sunscreen/lip balm/hat
Gloves/mitts (for rope and rocks)
Food
Water
Poles (Probably 1 pole is better for the STEEP downhill)
Gators
Lots of Layers
10 essentials
A happy face

Resources:

GPS:
**You can find gps here with Alltrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mount-habrich-loop**

A second gps track here that may show the longer version. https://skiuphill.ca/pages/habrich-ridge-loop

Here's a short video: Nothing today

Trip Report:
A recent trip report here from Alltrails among others. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mount-habrich-loop

Weather Outlook:
[https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/city/ca/british-columbia/squamish/7-days](https://api.downtomeet.com/redirect/a9af670b48126a25e792f795a5cf11d0)

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. Could always bring a lunch or buy something at the restaurant as well.

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More to come later to those attending.