If you are not familiar with the course, please print the course descriptions and bring them along to the start. The course will not be marked. For a printer friendly version, please scroll to the bottom of this page and follow the link. You can find a map as attachment below. GPS data is here.
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Description - Squamish Scrambler
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km |
8:00-
8:30 |
- Assemble in the foyer near the ice rink at the Brennan Rec Centre. Directions in Agenda
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| 8:40 |
- Depart Brennan Rec Centre
- head north on Highway 99. Turn right at the lights just before Canadian Tire store onto Mamquam Road (see map below if you plan to drive directly to the start.)
-Continue straight along this road. It will turn to gravel and start to climb after a few km's. Drive up dirt road until a fork (approx 12.5km) and turn left following signs to Garibaldi Park / Diamond Head parking area. ($3.00 parking charge per vehicle, CASH ONLY).
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| 9:15 |
Start snowshoeing |
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| - |
Follow the only trail to Red Heather Shelter. Relax by the wood fire, or keep on climbing!
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6km |
| - |
Gain the ridgeline for absolutely amazing views back over the Tantalus Range, Howe Sound, Sky Pilot, and Vancouver Island! |
7km |
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Your official turn around point, The Elfin Lakes Shelter and Warden's Hut. More incredible views! |
12km |
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Finish back in parking area. |
24km |
