Joffre Lakes and Matier Glacier, Date Changed

# Joffre Lakes and Matier Glacier, Pemberton, BC

Weather dependent.
We will approach the glacier and we will admire it from a safe distance. How far we can safely approach the glacier? It depends on the temperature, response to my ongoing inquiries from the park, and assessment of the team leader at the site. Melting glacier and possibility of falling through the ice is a clear and present reality. Team leader to mitigate the risk will determine where the endpoint for hike and approaching the glacier will be.

Micro spikes or crampons are mandatory.
Optional snowshoes.
Climbing to Matier Glacier is subject to the last minuets approval of the team leader upon completion of safety check.
Details
Hike Distance: 10 km round trip
Hike Duration: 3-4 hours to Upper Lake; an extra 1.5 hours to Matier glacier
Elevation Gain/Loss: 400 m to upper lake; an extra 380 m to glacier
Difficulty: Difficult
What makes it difficult? Though the trail is easy to follow, the steepness of the trail from lower lake may take some by surprise; the hike up to the glacier is more of a scramble across fairly easy terrain, but packed with snow.
Park website: Click here

If you like, and can keep a a secret, bring food for ever hungry birds, which in turn can be quite competitive to steal your food. Hush hush.
Please feel free to go on the waiting list. Priority goes to the drivers and folks with good hiking history.

*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
*Carpool fee is $8 cash per hour x 6 hours of travel: approximate total = $50 cash
*End time doesn't include the time to drive back
*This event could take longer, as the hike time is 3-5 hours depending on who you ask
*If Joffre Lakes ends up being closed we'll change this to a different event.

Initially Meeting at St. Davids United Church located at 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver, BC, V7S 1N5 at 6:00 AM to consolidate our rides.

Our Final Meeting point is at lower Joffre Lakes. Parking is located at the trail head not far from the parking lot, at 9:00 AM:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lower+Joffre+Lake/@50.3664886,-122.5400229,13z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5480c8c5211842dd:0x47212d5252cf7dcb!8m2!3d50.3659469!4d-122.4966378!16s%2Fg%2F11cjk3hdtv?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Carpool List:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10gf74pbNaUOb6RZ5QitZBaBc5MIXTI5mkxpWaK-WYP0/edit?gid=0#gid=0

mandatory & Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. MANDATORY Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes + Micro Spikes + Gaiters
2. Mandatory Small Day pack or Hiking backpack + 2 litres of water and Lunch + Snacks + 2nd Lunch + 2nd Snacks
3. Mandatory warm layers of clothing
4. Recommended Winter Coat/Parka or Puffer Jacket with hood
5. Mandatory Gloves or Mittens
6. Recommended Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
7. Recommended Snow shoes.
8. Recommended sun protection and sunglasses
9. Mandatory 10 essentials.
10. Recommended walking poles.

Team leader keeps the right to choose to refuse attendance of individuals who are not equipped with mandatory items.

BC winter tire restrictions (chains) start Oct 1st and ends end of March. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/about-winter-tires.
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.

By choosing to attend this event you have confirmed you have read and understood the description of the hike and you're physically able to complete this hike safely.
By choosing to attend you also confirm you are equipped with mandatory and recommended equipment, clothing, footwear and essentials.