Keep your winter fitness up... we will hike either the Larson trail or BCMC 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.

Carrying the 10 essentials is mandatory for all participants.  (Please ask for help if you don't have everything).  You absolutely will need a headlamp and spare batteries, winter gloves and hat etc.

Bring: microspikes, poles, emergency kit, headlamp and spare batteries, winter puffer, appropriate clothing and a rain shell.  Trip will run rain or shine.  

Pace will be "moderate plus": expect the hike to take around 1.15hr to 1.45 (depending which route we take) hours not including download from the lodge.  Larson 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.  Can start later if that's the preference of enough of the group.