Mount Arethusa: Scramble

Note: My hikes are intended to be a one-group event and I am no longer ok with people/groups breaking and hiking ahead at their own personal pace. If hiking together at the speed of the slowest person, enjoying the company of the group as a whole, and just soaking up the beauty of where we are is not fun for you, please don't sign up.

Please read all and answer the RSVP question(s) to gain a spot on the go list. This is a challenging trip and is not a first sign up first in.

Mount Arethusa: Scramble

The Arethusa valley is incredible and it's a super fun mountain to scramble. It's got a worse rep than it deserves for the level of challenge in my opinion... returning back across the ridge from the summit. As long as you aren't afraid of heights, it's a scramble you will thoroughly enjoy.

Stats : 9k, 900m gain, and I don't know how long we'll be out there. Does it matter? If it does, that's a good sign this is not a hike for you.

***Weather dependant trip***

There will be off-routing and bushwhacking FOR SURE. If that's not your thing, don't sign up. No whining allowed on the hill.

Times are APPROX, if you need to be back in the city at a particular time, it’s best to sit this one out. Please watch for updates in the days just before the event.

Carpool fee $15.00.

Cheers

Michael JC

What we are doing out here is a dangerous activity. In registering for this hike, you signify that you are aware of the risks associated with nature hiking, snowshoeing, avalanche hazards, scrambling/rock fall hazards, wildlife encounters, ticks, and carpooling. You are aware of your physical limits, and how they relate to these activities. You also signify that you take full responsibility for your safety. We are volunteers, not paid guides, but we will do our best to ensure everyone returns safe and sound. You do not hold the organizer of the event or the organizers of this group responsible for any harm that might occur as a result of your participation.

Must-Have Gear

-Rock Climbers Helmet
-Gaiters
-An appropriate backpack
-Sunscreen (whoop whoooooop!!!)
-Sunglasses
-*Headlamp
-Proper hiking clothes/boots (NO COTTON), LAYERS (shell/warm layers expect the unexpected), toque, MULTIPLE pairs of gloves (at least two), personal first aid kit, emergency bivvy sack and fire starting materials, *HEADLAMP (<-------this is written twice, did you notice?) and FRESH batteries, spare socks, TWO liters of water 'minimum' (I would recommend more), a big lunch and lots of high energy snack food.

Recommended Gear

-Hiking poles, ski goggles, a mountaineers ice axe if you have one, and a change of shoes for after the hike.

I HIGHLY recommend everyone buy and carry a mountaineers ice axe AND TAKE AN AST1 COURSE.***

Note: if you are worried about your noggin, carry a rock climber's helmet.

Signing onto this hike is like joining a team; we are all necessary as part of that team. Looking out for each other, spending time getting to know different people, and a relaxed pace (not slow but not a race either). You can expect off routing adventure, finding extraordinary things to photograph, lots of laughing, awesome like-minded mountain people, and wicked scenery. Can you believe we live here!!! Let's go get a good return for our precious remaining life seconds and spend them creating an awesome memory.