Sunday, January 26, 2025   8:15 AM   St. David's United Church  1525 Taylor Way · North Vancouver, BC

“Attention, please:
This is NOT a Sky Pilot Summit trip, Not this time. We will only be hiking up Stadium Glacier around the Pink Slab, ensuring it remains safe for everyone involved.”

The Stadium Glacier near Sky Pilot is stunning, and taking the Sea to Sky Gondola is a fantastic way to start the journey with amazing views.

Stadium Glacier near Sky pilot
Round Trip: ~12km
Elevation Gain: ~ 650 m
Time: ~ 7 hours

Please bring:

• Hiking boots
• Snowshoes
• Full crampons
• Ice axe
• Helmet
• Headlamp
• Warm dress with layers
• Gloves, Gaiters, Sunglasses
• Hot water, tea or coffee, and snacks
• The 10 Essentials ([http://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/](http://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/))
• Be on time, please.

Keep reading the updates for any changes to this event!

* Duration (stamina required):
- *A*: No more than 4 hours of average hiking time at a slow to medium pace.
- *B*: 4-7 hours of average hiking time at a medium to moderate pace.
- *C*: More than 8 hours of hiking at a fast pace.
- *D*: More than 12 hours of hiking at a fast pace, often through less-traveled areas. For very fit and experienced hikers only.

* Difficulty (strength and skill required):
- *1*: Gentle gradient, rolling terrain (easy).
- *2*: Moderate gradient, with occasional fairly steep but short sections (moderate difficulty).
- *3*: Prolonged steep gradient, possibly involving scrambling and/or bushwhacking (difficult).

* Elevation Gain (fitness required):
- *A*: Up to 500 meters.
- *B*: 500 to 1000 meters.
- *C*: 1000 to 1500 meters.
- *D*: Over 1500 meters.