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 |
km |
| 09:00 |
- Assemble at Tim Horton's at the Sea to Sky Highway and Industrial Way in Squamish. If you just miss us then you can drive to the trailhead up at the top of Mamquam Road yourself. Arrange car pools in best suited vehicles amongst those in attendance. Snow tires and/or tire chains mandatory so please bring them if you have them.
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| 09:05 |
- Depart Tim Horton's just after 9:00
- head West on Highway 1, then north on Highway 99. Turn right at the lights just before Canadian Tire store onto Mamquam Road (see map below)
-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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| 09:45 |
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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5km |
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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! |
11km |
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Finish back in parking area. |
10km/
22km
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