South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park is one of the most beautiful and diverse wilderness areas of BC. During our 3-days of backpacking and hiking, expect hiking along ridges and to the summit of 5-7 peaks and through subalpine meadows.
This is a backpack requiring fitness & experience to hike up to 15km with +1100m elevation gain per day carrying a heavy pack through complete wilderness.
Please note that this trip will only proceed if there is a favourable weather forecast.
Itinerary (to be discussed with the participants):
Day 1 * - Drive to trailhead (est 4-5 hrs via Hurley FSR); Backpack Taylor Meadows (10km, 1100m gain); set-up camp for 2-nights
Day 2 – Day hike and scramble each of Nea Peak, Nea-Ne Peak and Eldorado Mountain (13.5km, 1150m gain)
Day 3 - hike out with a detour to Harris/Cinnamon peak and/or scramble of Taylor Peak (distance and elevation TBD); drive home.
Be prepared for sun, rain, and chilly nights. Participants must bring clothing and gear appropriate for such conditions to avoid hypothermia.
Additional hazards include: ankle and other injuries from hiking on uneven and slippery terrain, grizzly & black bears.Bear canister is highly recommended.
The scrambles are anticipated to be class 2 with no exposure (steep hikes with scree).
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary skills, experience, fitness, appropriate equipment, and insurance coverage.
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