Frosty Mountain Trail and Golden Larches: Hard

About the Hike:
Frosty Mountain Trail and Golden Larches
Weather Permitting. If weather does not cooperate, event will be postponed to Sunday or next Saturday, October 11th.

This is a Hard Hike.
Head out on this 20.9 kilometre, 1,232 meters gained elevation out and back hike in Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered HARD (4.7*), takes an average of 8 hours to complete, excluding resting time. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, specially in the first two weeks of October to view Golden Larches. It’s that time of year when the larch trees on Mount Frosty turn their beautiful golden colour!
What are larch trees? They are one of the only coniferous, deciduous trees. This means the needles on this tree change colour seasonally and fall off. At the end of September to early October, the 2000+ year-old larch trees on Mount Frosty turn to gold and are truly a sight to behold! Don’t wait too long, as the trees will start dropping their needles mid-October.
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.

Carpool List:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nu-TpBX66nWw0AC9gfRFzNuPpU__KOZskZ8U_7u3GRM/edit?gid=0#gid=0

*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group. For the same reason, please exercise common sense and common courtesy when using Event Chat.
*If you are on the wait list and are not confirmed, please do not attend. We limit group size for some hikes for safety and logistical reasons.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Hard, 20.9 kilometre, 1,232 meters gained elevation
Meeting At: Mount Frosty parking lot by Lightening Lake.
Parking: Mount Frosty parking lot by Lightening Lake.
Transit Access: Attendees must arrange for carpool.
BC winter tire restrictions (chains) start Oct. 1st and apply to Highway #3: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/about-winter-tires.

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Small Day pack or Hiking backpack + ample amount of water + 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)
   7- Gloves for a short scrambling to the summit.
   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.