Get winter ready... we will hike the Larson trail to the top of Grouse and loop around the bear den back to lodge.  Plan is to download on the gondola (tickets $20).  Option to hike down only IF you have a second to hike down with you.

If current conditions prevail; be prepared for snow from the parking lot.  It is unlikely that we will need snowshoes, but you may wish carry them for weight training :)  You absolutely will need a headlamp and spare batteries, winter gloves and hat etc.

Bring: snowshoes, microspikes, poles, emergency kit, headlamp and spare batteries, winter puffer, appropriate clothing and a rain shell.  Trip will run rain or shine.  Carrying the 10 essentials is mandatory for all participants.  (Please ask for help if you don't have everything).

Pace will be moderate+, expect the hike to take around 2 hours not including download from the lodge.  This is a steep, rugged uphill trail.  It is longer and less maintained than the BCMC for reference.  FIT beginners are also welcome to join.  

We can arrange carpooling in the planning forum.  Plan to leave downtown 4pm which should have us starting the trail hopefully 4.45pm.  Can be discussed in planning forum and adjusted somewhat to suit the group.