The Sea to Sky Trail. Source: Bikepacking.com

The Sea to Sky Trail is a 100-kilometer multi-use trail between Squamish and Pemberton with a handful of campsites along the way. The majority of the route follows maintained trails, gravel, and paved roads -- with some steep, punchy climbs. The plan is to bike the route from Pemberton to Squamish, camping along the way. Beta for the route indicates it generally takes 2-3 days. This will be my first time on the route, so I'm conservatively planning three days for completion. I'm scheduling the event for August 2-4 to take advantage of the long weekend, but depending on interest, I'm open to date modifications. I'm an experienced cyclist and backpacker, though I am new to bikepacking. 

Bikepacking.com has a primer on bikepacking if you're just discovering the activity: https://bikepacking.com/bikepacking-101/

Bikepacking.com also has an overview of the route, and the comments section includes several trip reports: https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-sea-to-sky-trail/

Logistics planning (e.g., how to get there and return, where to camp) will occur with participants. 

Required:

- Given the terrain of this route, a rigid mountain bike is ideal, though experienced riders may decide to use a gravel bike. Road bikes and e-bikes are not appropriate.

- The 10 essentials

- All equipment necessary to fix a flat tire

- Camping gear (e.g., sleeping bag, tent, bivy, food, water, meal prep. equipment)

- A high-level of cycling-specific fitness