Trip Description: 

An easy to moderately paced loop of lower Mount Fromme in North Vancouver. Get out with us for a hike before the remnants of Typhoon Songda arrive.

We will be promoting storm awareness during the hike, discussing the potential hazards from trees, landslides, riverbanks and debris chutes.

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We will be hiking several trails including Varley and Baden-Powell, and then returning via the Dempsey Connector.

Along the way we will check out the flow and hazards near Lynn Creek and Kilmer Creek.

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Expected distance ~10km. Expected time ~2.5 to ~3.5 hours. Partnering and regrouping along the way.

Easy options to bail out early along the way in case winds pick up, or someone needs to leave early.

Links: 

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/hourly-weather-forecast/british-columbia/north-vancouver

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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; Map and compass; Cell phone; Camera; First aid kit, Chocolate to share.

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Expected conditions: Wet and Windy.

Hazards from previous storms. Potential hazards if new storm arrives early.

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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 and telephone.