Grouse Mountain: BCMC & Thunderbird Ridge - Hard - MICROSPIKES REQUIRED
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Come explore the Grouse Mountain trails on a sunny Sunday!
We will begin by climbing BCMC, a steep, switchbacking ascent trail that parallels the more famous (and more crowded) Grouse Grind. It's a great workout, but also offers a chance to experience the forests of the North Shore. The climb will take about 2 hours.
We will regroup at the Chalet, where there will be an opportunity to get coffee, use the washroom, and fill your water bottle. Then we will set out to complete the Dam Mountain and Thunderbird Ridge Loop, which on clear days offers spectacular views of the city and Howe Sound. (These are the same trails we snowshoed in December).
We will finish at the Chalet, where hikers can either take the gondola down ($20 if purchased online in advance) or hike down BCMC.
There will be snow. All hikers will need microspikes.
If you want to skip the climb on BCMC, you can ride the gondola ($$$). Just let the host know to expect you at the Chalet.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation: Hard. BCMC = 3 km, 790 m gain. Thunderbird Ridge = 7 km, ~300 m gain.
Meeting At: Grouse Grind Trailhead
Parking: Grouse Mountain
Transit: Any bus to Grouse
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Hiking boots
- Microspikes/trail crampons - MANDATORY
- Warm socks
- Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 litres of water + Lunch + Snacks
- Long underwear
- Sweater and/or down jacket
- Rain coat
- Warm pants
- Waterproof rain pants or gaiters
- Toque, gloves/mitts, scarf/neck warmer
- Sun glasses or ski goggles, sun screen (optional: if sunny)
- Head lamp and fully charged cell phone
- Gondola ticket or pass if descending via gondola
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; chairlift or gondola malfunction; falling from chairlift or gondola; 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.
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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.