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Three Brothers Mountain, Weather Permitting
DIFFICULT HIKE

Join us on this long but beautiful hike in Manning Park.
Length: 21 km round trip
Elevation Gain – 840 m (cumulative)
Hiking time – 6-7 hours

Attendees have two choices of starting driving early in the morning and making it a day trip.
Alternatively, attendees may choose to stay over night at any of the motels in Hope, Manning Park Lodges or Air B&B lodges nearby.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Hard, 21 kilometer, 840 meters gained elevation

# Timetable Note

1. 5:15 AM — Meet in Vancouver: Everyone should arrive at the meeting point, load gear, confirm carpool groups, and make sure each person has water, food, layers, and hiking essentials.
2. 5:30 AM — Leave Vancouver: Depart promptly to stay on schedule for the 9:00 AM hike start.
3. 7:55 AM — Arrive at Manning Park Resort: Regroup at the resort and make sure all drivers and passengers have arrived safely.
4. 7:55–8:15 AM — Meet-up and washroom break: Use this stop for washrooms, quick check-ins, water top-ups if needed, and final confirmation before continuing toward the trailhead.
5. 8:15 AM — Leave Manning Park Resort: Drive toward the Three Brothers/Heather Trail trailhead area, keeping the vehicles together as much as practical.
6. 8:30–8:40 AM — Viewpoint stop: Make a short scenic stop for photos and views. Keep the stop brief so the group remains on time.
7. 8:40 AM — Continue to the trailhead: Drive from the viewpoint to the Three Brothers trailhead parking area.
8. 8:50–9:00 AM — Trailhead preparation: Park, gather as a group, adjust layers, apply sunscreen, review the route and turnaround time, and prepare to begin.
9. 9:00 AM — Start the hike: Begin the Three Brothers hike on time.

Three Brothers Mountain trailhead:
(https://www.google.com/maps/place/49%C2%B005'56.6%22N+120%C2%B045'53.5%22W/@49.099068,-120.76487,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d49.099068!4d-120.76487?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

Parking: Three Brothers Mountain trailhead

Transit Access: Attendees must arrange for carpool**.**
Carpool list:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yyhHWeiMdaxmVfh8zsF7sy3L_l_mvcRvAREQmnZ3kQo/edit?usp=drivesdk

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 Bottles of Water (1 Liter, or more if needed) + Lunch + Snacks
3. Sweater or a Hoodie
4. Sunglasses and a Hat, Sunscreen if required (all optional)
5. Light Jacket (optional)
6. Rain Jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
   LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will, however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; flooding; bridge failure; and falling in fast moving water.
   As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
   Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
   By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
   All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
   We hike together at a moderate pace, but if you cannot keep pace then you are responsible to safely hike your way back to the starting point.

Lynn Headwaters: Hanes Valley - Difficulty: Hard

This is a difficult and Technical Hike.

This challenging day trail offers a variety of attractions and terrain types, from the touristy Norvan Falls, to the sparsely visited backcountry of Hanes Valley, to the top of Grouse Mountain.
This is the perfect hike for people who are interested in a challenge and viewing great sights, but also want to experience the natural beauty of Vancouver’s nearby mountains without the crowds of fellow tourists.
The Hanes Valley Route is a legendary backcountry objective for fit, experienced hikers, linking Lynn Valley to the alpine heights of Grouse Mountain. This trail is a serious undertaking that involves traversing a massive, debris-filled valley floor before ascending a boulder field to Crown Pass.
Hikers must navigate sketchy creek crossings that can be impassable during high water and tackle steep, loose scree slopes where careful footing is essential. The trail offers a variety of attractions and terrain types, from the touristy Norvan Falls and the top of Grouse Mountain to the backcountry Hanes Valley Route.

This technical hike traverses several creek crossings and alpine slopes, which are snow-covered for most of the year. After arriving at the trailhead for Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, take the bridge across the creek to the hiker information and registration board. From the trailhead, follow the Lower Lynn Loop trail for 1.8 km to the Cedars Mill / Headwaters trail junction. After this junction, the trail narrows but remains easy to follow, with consistent markers, until the bottom of the scree slope below Crown Pass.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Difficult, over 16 Kilometers and 1258 meters of elevation gain.

Meeting At: Kilmer Park, North Vancouver. At the side of the grassy field (top field), near the parking lot

Parking: Kilmer Park, North Vancouver, or along one of the side streets near the park (not the street directly in front of the park - time limit)

Transit Access: Take the 210 Lynn Valley to Underwood Ave @ Evelyn St. Walk South 2 minutes to Kilmer Park in North Vancouver.
*Long steep ascent up boulders and loose rocks
*The cost to go down the Gondola is $20

MUST TAKE UBBER BACK TO THE PARKING LOT.
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 Bottles of Water (1 Liter, or more if needed) + Lunch + Snacks
3. Sweater or a Hoodie
4. Sunglasses and a Hat, Sunscreen if required (all optional)
5. Light Jacket (optional)
6. Rain Jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will, however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; flooding; bridge failure; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
We hike together at a moderate pace, but if you cannot keep pace then you are responsible to safely hike your way back to the starting point.

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Ptarmigan Ridge Trail-USA

Intermediate Hike

Join me to view falls and its colourful presentation in outstanding Mount baker National Park, I the United States.
his route travels from the Artist Point Trailhead towards the base of Mount Baker. Snow is often present on the trail well into late June/early July, and as you get closer the the base of the mountain you will encounter permanent snowfields and glaciers.The trail travels along a ridge line with amazing views. The path is well-defined but rocky, and sudden fogs can make the way tricky near the plateau. For safety and self-sufficiency in this remote alpine wilderness, you must download the route before you leave the trailhead.
There is a limit, however, imposed by the US Forest services to keep the groups up to 12 people. Of course, if there are more than 12 people interested to join us, we can divide the numbers into 2 groups, subject to have volunteers to lead the additional groups.
The trails surface is a combination of tree roots, outcrop, gravel and soil. Since portions of the trail are more technical than others, hikers recommend coming prepared with hiking boots, poles, enough water, and the trail maps downloaded in case folks accidentally head off trail when exploring some of the many viewpoints.

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate , 18.3 km trail (loop), 701 meters of elevation gain. Average time 6-6.5 hours to hike

Meeting At: I recommend arriving at the Sumas crossing no later than 7 AM. Then stop at Super-Duper Boomtown gas station (1015 Cherry St.), located immediately after border crossing, on the US side, and the right-hand side.
From this location, we will be driving to Mount Baker Highway (542) for about 30 miles to the Ranger Station at the Glacier Public Service Centre in the town of Glacier**, where we need to buy a $5 parking pass per car**. We will be continuing our journey toward Artist Point. Where we start our hike at 9:00 am.
NOTE: In case of any unexpected delay at the border, the duration of delay will be considered to adjust the start of hiking time.
Parking: Heather Meadows visitor Centre
Transit: Carpooling. Please advise who can drive so attendees can contact you to arrange car poling. Standard carpooling fee is $8.00 per hour.

Carpool List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XkX1t9roZ74H4mS3DOCT43ZW9yNQAQVLglz7lnhrQGM/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 3 liters of water + Lunch + Snacks.
3. Sweater or a hoodie
4. Sunglasses and a Hat, Sunscreen if required (all optional)
5. Gloves or Mittens
6. Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
7. Bathing suit and towel (optional: if the weather is good, we may go for a swim after the hike)
8. 10 Essentials

Please do not forget your passport. Attendees are responsible to ensure they have no entry restrictions to the United States.
Attendees who do have Canadian Passport and carry US entry Visa, are recommended to form a different carpool, and arrive at the border by 6:30 AM.

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will, however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.