Overnight trip with scrambles to Sky Pilot and the Co-Pilot. This trip will probably involve some snow travel, as well as scrambling up to 4th class. All participants must know how to self arrest, belay and rappel.

Itinerary:

Saturday: 

• Drive up the Shannon Creek FSR (4x4 or AWD with okay clearance required)
• Hike to the basin below Stadium Glacier (approximately 7.5km and 800m elevation gain) and set up camp
• Scramble to Co-Pilot Mountain via the northeast gully (300m elevation gain)
• Return to camp for the night 

Sunday:

• Wake up early gear up and scramble to Sky Pilot via west ridge (450m elevation gain)
• Return to camp, finish packing up and hike out

These scrambles go up to high 4th class with some exposure. We will be carrying ropes and will have the option to rope up for any of the crux sections (most have bolted anchors). We will be rappelling off of Co-Pilot.

In addition to your regular hiking and camping gear, the following equipment is mandatory for all participants:

• Ice axe
• Crampons or micro spikes
• Helmet
• Harness
• ATC or other rappel capable belay device (please ensure it is rated to work with 8mm twin ropes)
• Rappel gear (2 locking carabiners, a 120cm sling and prusik)
• Leave no trace kit

I will bring the following gear to be shared amongst the group: 2x 30m climbing ropes, anchor materials, InReach, radios

Vehicles

A 4x4 vehicle with decent clearance (e.g., Subaru Forrester, Nissan Xterra or better) is needed to drive up the Shannon FSR. Let me know if you have a suitable vehicle and if you are willing to drive other people. We will work out spots for those that don't have a vehicle.