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A Shivering Stroll from Seton to Statimcets · Fri. Oct. 27th, 2023 - Sun. Oct. 29th, 2023
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Start: Friday, Oct. 27th, 5:00 pm
End: Sunday, Oct. 29th, 10:00 pm
Pre-trip meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 25th, 6:30 pm
Pre-trip meeting location: clubroom if you can make it
Description:
I’ve unexpectedly received a weekend where I’m not scheduled to work and would like to use it to take advantage of the recently restored access to the Downton Creek area before the hiking season is over.
I’d like to do a high level traverse from Mount Seton to Mount Statimcets, and possibly farther if time allows. The statistics will be 20-25km and 2000m+ elevation gain, which we will split into 2 days. Here is an idea of the route: https://caltopo.com/m/B0M4J
I’m hoping for technical difficulty to not exceed class 2 but micro-terrain could present itself and it will likely be snowy/icy. Based on the long term forecast I am expecting cold temperatures (below 0 degrees), but there should not be more than a dusting of snow, so no flotation will be required, but microspikes may be useful if the trail is icey. Shoulder season weather is expected and the trip will go ahead unless there is a major storm, you should be prepared for cold, wind, and snow. If there turns out to be more than 10-15 cms of snow we may reconsider.
The forest road into this area has been blocked for the last 2 years, but recently it has been reported that the concrete blocks have been pushed aside enough for a vehicle to fit through. It isn’t reported to be the roughest logging road but still probably not 2wd friendly, drivers should have a capable vehicle and off-road experience. However, if you have a super massive truck you may also be out of luck as the gap between the blocks is narrow, recent reports with a Jeep Compass and Ford Explorer report 3-6 inches of clearance on either side.
Agenda:
Friday night: Drive 3.5-4 hrs and camp at cottonwood rec site, which is immediately adjacent to the start of the fsr
Saturday: Negotiate the concrete blocks, drive up the fsr, summit Mount Seton, and camp somewhere on the ridge between Seton and Statimcets
Sunday: Summit Mount Statimcets and possibly Linus Peak if time allows, then hike back down to the cars and drive back to Vancouver, returning late.
Due to the more committing nature of a traverse and the shoulder season conditions, this is definitely not a beginner friendly trip. You should have plenty of backpacking and off-trail travel experience, and you should know how to deal with cold and snowy conditions (and be prepared for winter camping!)