Head up Howe Sound Crest trail towards Bowen lake. Plan is then to hike up to the summit and back the same path. If the path seems a bit sketchy from Bowen to St marks summit we could head down at Bowen and just do either Black mountain/Holly burns instead. Hopefully this is not the case!

Total distance is about 12.2km will take about 5 hours.

We will being going at a decent pace (not racing up but hopefully we can smash the 5hour target time! Being able to do the grouse grind in under an hour should be good in terms of fitness!).

I have not done this trail in the spring and it seems like it's hard to see all the markers due to the snow. I'll have my GPS device along with the route on my Gaia app. Encourage others to also find the route  on some trail app and familiarize themselves with it before the trip

Meet up: Just in front of cypress creek lodge. Head up cypress all the way to the top where the ski lifts are. You'll see a big wooden building next to the main top parking lot.

Time: 8am! Bright and early. Hopefully we reach our cars by 1pm and can enjoy the rest of our Sunday afternoon/evening! Please be on time as we will leave close to 8am. Text or call me if you're running late.

Equipment: 10 essentials. You will also need micro spikes. Optional: Snowshoes and/or Gators/water proof pants may also be helpful. I'll probably bring my snowshoes but most likely not use them.

My number is 7788932396. Text or call if you have any questions.