Mount McGillivray (S7)

Very last minute post. My long weekend plans are ruined due to weather and an obligatory social event I have to attend on Sunday, so I want to make the most of Saturday. Hence, McGillivray came to mind as a good choice since it's not a far drive and sounds like an interesting scramble. I also keep forgetting about this peak, so it's time to get it done. The final stretch on the ridge to the summit is loose and exposed, so keep that in mind if you're not used to that kind of terrain. I will be taking the direct route from the highway rather than the back route via Skogan. (Photo credit: Vern Dewitt).

🌲 Distance: 13 km
🌲 Elevation gain: 1550m
🌲 Time: ~8 hours
🌲 Max Group Size: 8 (No children, No Pets, No guests)
🌲 Difficulty: S7
🌲 Meeting Location: Valley Ridge street parking past the gas station

🌲 If we have not hiked together before, please answer the question regarding your hiking experience. The waitlist for this event is not first come, first serve, but rather is based on your hiking/scrambling experience that is suitable for this hike.
🌲 I prefer to move at a moderate and steady pace with short breaks only when necessary (e.g., re/delayering, bathroom, snacks, lunch). This means that if you need to stop for frequent and/or elaborate photo shoots at every large boulder and pseudo-view point, please do not sign up. It is also a must that the GROUP STAYS TOGETHER, so don't sign up if you want to take off to do exploratory route finding through the bushes or up an uninviting gully or trying to set a personal best time. It is also not acceptable to break off into your own small group to selfishly bag a peak and then head back to the trailhead while leaving the rest of the group behind.

🌲 Required gear:
- helmet
- headlamp
- water
- lunch/snacks
- hiking boots
- hat/gloves
- sensible outdoor clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- appropriate layers for changing weather (rain shell, down jacket, etc.)
- personal first aid kit, toilet kit
- trekking poles
- sunglasses

🌲 WAIVER: You must sign the club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip and you shall arrive prepared with an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. The organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead.
🌲 Disclaimer: You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.