Trip Description:  22km Out-and-back Trek on Diamond Head Trail (Start Elev ~900m) to Elfin Lakes Shelter (Elev ~1500m).

Moderate pace with short breaks at Red Heather Shelter (5km), Elfin Lakes Shelter (11km), and again at Red Heather Shelter on the return (16km). Partnering and regrouping along the way.

Organizer will use the Trip Planning Forum (see above) for additional information as required.

For last minute questions and updates contact by phone... voice or message.

Gear required: 10 essentials, good headlamp with spare batteries, gear for Winter Backcountry travel, Avi gear (Transceiver, Probe, Shovel), and snowshoes.  I suggest you also bring Micro-spikes since the lower part of the route, from the trailhead to the Red Heather Hut, is packed snow that can easily be walked on.

Those who can, please bring: GPS, PLB, camera, chocolate.

Carpooling:  recommended cost is $15 per passenger; please arrange with driver; bring funds.

Access to Diamond Head Parking (Elev ~900m) is a narrow unpaved mountain road which can be rough, icy or snow covered.

Max group size partially determined by number of vehicles in carpool that can safely drive the road to the trailhead.

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.