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Harrison Hut · Fri. Jun. 22nd, 2018 - Mon. Jun. 25th, 2018

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Organized by: Cassandra Elphinstone.

Start: Friday, Jun. 22nd, 6:00 am
End: Monday, Jun. 25th, 8:00 pm
Pre-trip meeting: Wednesday, Jun. 20th, 7:00 pm
Pre-trip meeting location: VOC clubroom

Description:

Harrison Hut is a wonderful hut situated in a very beautiful area.

http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Harrison_Hut


Purpose

I believe there are a few fallen trees on the trail to the hut that I would like to clear (although this will depend on snow etc.).  I have also heard that the trail needs to be re-routed near the new bridge so we might do some short trail clearing. Once we get to the hut it would be good to check on the solar lighting we installed last year. Finally, I would like to visit the hut and surrounding area for my birthday.


Timeline

We would probably hike into the half waypoint Friday (6km, 500m elevation) (potentially taking a side trip (+5km)). On Saturday, we would head up to the hut (6km, ~1000m elevation)(possibly clearing the trail and determining a good new route above the bridge). Sunday could be spent summiting some objective (possibilities include Overseer, Frozen Boot, or Zygo depending on the group) and/or enjoying the scenery above the hut (waterfall/lakes). On Monday, we would head back down the trail and back to Vancouver (12km).


Who?

This trip is open to people learning to backpack but you should be fairly fit and/or willing to suffer a bit. The trail to Harrison is not trivial so some previous hiking experience is recommended and overnight hiking experience would be beneficial.
 

Posted: 2018-04-12 22:18:41
Last modified: 2018-04-12 22:54:52