Location: Grouse Mountain

Description:  Starting at the parking lot, we will go to Grouse mountain via BCMC or Larson trail. Download on the gondola (tickets $20). We can arrange to carpool in the planning forum.  Plan to leave downtown at 4.15 pm which should have us starting the trail at 5 pm.  Timing can be discussed in the planning forum and adjusted somewhat to suit the group. 

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

Weather, Route Info: Pace will be fast (moderately fast) expect the hike to take around 1.45 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.  This would be a similar pace to hiking the Grouse Grind in 60 minutes.  FIT beginners are also welcome to join.