Whistler: Crater Rim & Farside Loop - Intermediate

## Details

Description:
About the Hike:
The Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail are located in the Whistler Interpretive Forest, just outside the Whistler Olympic Village. The trail loops around Loggers Lake, a beautiful body of water situated right inside a 10,000 year old extinct volcanic crater, and includes views of the Cheakamus River. This is an excellent shoulder season hike as it is free of snow much earlier than the high elevation hikes in the area.
Although this hike is shorter and has less elevation gain than some intermediate hikes, the trail features rough and uneven terrain.
AllTrails Map here.
In order to keep the group size manageable, RSVPs will be capped at 40.
Carpool sign up here. Please pay your driver. Suggested amount is $8 per hour of driving.
*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.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate, 9 km trail (loop), 406 meters of elevation gain
Meeting At: Whistler Interpretive Forest Parking Lot. From Vancouver, turn right off HWY 99 at Function Junction onto Cheakamus Lake Road, then take first left into parking lot next to the highway.
Parking: Whistler Interpretive Forest
Transit: FROM WHISTLER VILLAGE - Take Bus 10 or 20 to stop HWY 99 in Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2-3 liters 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. Hiking poles (optional)
8. Safety items: headlamp, personal first aid kit, power bank for phone, lighter/matches, emergency blanket

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. 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; insects; 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.