Trip Description: 

Earn your Turkey!  Join us on our Mount Strachan Turkey Trot :)

This trek is a 12km Loop to 1459m Summit of Mount Strachan in Cypress Bowl (Start Elev 910m).

We will start up the Howe Sound Crest Trail to Strachan Meadows, and then up to the Summit of Mount Strachan.  Return via Mt. Strachan trail past the old T-33 crash site and Emily Lake.

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

Links: 

Trip information on ClubTread:  http://www.clubtread.com/Routes/Route.aspx?Route=267

Great weather resource for remote locations (note this is for weather at 1234m on nearby Hollyburn, so subtract ~1C for the summit):

http://www.yr.no/place/Canada/British_Columbia/Hollyburn_Mountain/

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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

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: cool, wet, slippery and rainy (perfect for testing gear!)

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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.