Castle Towers - Packraft Access

Aug 24, 2022 - 6:00 AM
Aug 26, 2022 - 10:00 PM
Trip Cancelled

Organizer Info

Allison Peel

Meeting Point

Cloudburst cafe, Squamish 6am

Trip Details

Grade:
C2
Category:
Backpacking Trip
Requirements:
  • Screening
  • Members Only
Max Participants:4

Trip Description

Paddle from the Garibaldi Lake campground to Sphinx Bay, and scramble / bushwhack up Polemonium ridge to set up camp. Scramble Castle Towers (Matt Gunn p. 84) with a possible second day to camp in Gentian Pass and attempt Gentian, or Corrie, or both. (Disclaimer: I've never done either, but love to suffer in new and exciting places.) Objective for Day 2 is flexible and can be discussed via WhatsApp. 

Packrafts can be rented at Valhalla in Squamish or Mt Waddington's in Chilliwack. I also have one extra raft (but not an extra paddle) if anyone is unable to find a raft for this trip but really wants to do it.

Be prepared for: travel on rock, possible snow patches, steep hiking trail carrying a raft and paddle in addition to your hiking, scrambling, and camping gear, changing weather conditions and cold water, possibility of wind picking up on the lake, long days, and listening to your trip leader swear like a diamond driller!

Bring: reasonable fitness, adequate food, clothing, and equipment including a PFD for the lake crossing, and a positive attitude

Please pay for 2 nights of Wilderness Camping in Garibaldi Park once confirmed

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Allison Peel
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