Trip Description: 

A long, moderately steep 20km Out-and-back Trek to 2461m Summit of Mount Outram near Manning Park (Start Elev 650m, Gain 1800+m).

Many people are satisfied with reaching the first summit. For those who wish to reach the true/higher/West summit, it will require a very short Class 2-3 scramble -- conditions will likely be wet/snowy/icy so traction, ice axe, and a belay are recommended for this section.

Moderate pace with short breaks. Partnering and regrouping along the way.

Links: 

Trip description on Summit Post:  http://www.summitpost.org/mount-outram/428730

Route information:  http://bivouac.com/MtnPg.asp?MtnId=1289

Great weather resource for remote locations (note this is for weather at 1791m, so subtract ~3C for the summit): http://www.yr.no/place/Canada/British_Columbia/Mount_Outram/

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Organizer will use the Trip Planning forum for additional information as required.

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For last minute questions and updates contact me directly on my phone.

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Gear required: 10 Essentials and

Gear for mountain travel (traction required/ ice axe suggested/ hand-line optional).

Organizer will bring GPS with tracks; map and compass; Personal Locator Beacon; camera; first aid kit.

Welcome additional gear: GPS, PLB, camera, first aid kit, chocolate.

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Expected conditions: early season snow and ice coverage at higher elevations.

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Recommended carpooling cost: ~$20 per passenger; please arrange with driver; bring funds.

Access to West Gate of Manning Park is via BC Hwy 3: paved.

Max group size partially determined by number of vehicles.

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Emergency Info:  please make sure your Emergency Contact info has been added to your web-account profile.  You can do this by logging into the bcmc.ca website, click on: My Account (top of page)... then click on Edit Emergency Contact (top-left column).  Please re-enter your password to complete the process.  Your emergency contact info is stored *privately* and only made available to those organizing trips *you* choose to attend.

Medical Info:  any info that should be shared with the organizer(s), please send an email and/or phone ASAP.  For example, if you are very allergic to bee/wasp bites, or you are taking medication that could be vital information to First Aid Responders.  Anything you choose to share will remain private.

Cancellation:  We'll check the weather forecast for where we're going the evening before we meet.  If the weather forecast does NOT appear to be adequate for a safe outing then the trip will be cancelled and everyone will be notified by email.