Sunday 2 October 2011

Hike up Lynn Peak on Saturday, October 29th (8:30am-5pm). Rating C3

If you like the Grouse Grind, you'll love the Lynn Peak hike! Join former Mokuyokai Hike Captain, Kenny, for a hike to the top of Lynn Peak on the North Shore. While the hike is steep, the views of Vancouver are very rewarding!
 
Please note that this is a steep hike, on par with the Grouse Grind (and longer), so only prepared and fit hikers should come. Thank-you, Kenny, for leading this hike.

Hike Details
When: Saturday, October 29th. 8:30am - 5pm (including transportation and hiking)
Maximum Number of participants: 12
Where: Lynn Peak (at  Lynn Headwaters Regional Park)
Difficulty: Difficult
Time: 5 hours
Distance: 9km (return)
Elevation Gain: 720 meters
More hike info:
http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/lynn-peak/
http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Lynn-Peaks-near-Vancouver-BC-331
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO4v9ZFxOfw&feature=related
Trail Map: http://www.metrovancouver.org/about/maps/Maps/LynnHeadmap.pdf
 
Meetup Location:
Vancouver Visitor Centre at 8:30am (sharp) (Corner of West Cordova Street and Burrard Street).
What to bring: *Proper* hiking footwear, a big lunch, snacks, water (minimum 2L), sweater, waterproof jacket, something warm to drink, gloves, hat, some cash. We will not stop on the way, so participants *must* come prepared.
 
Learn more about hiking preparedness at:
http://www.adventuresmart.ca/land/hiking.htm
Mokuyokai reserves the right to turn away unprepared participants. All participants must sign a waiver form at the meeting spot. This hike will be cancelled in the advent of heavy rain. If it is light rain, the hike will continue but the trail may be altered.
 
Mokuyokai Fees (note: fees help cover Mokuyokai's insurance costs)
Members: None
JET Alumni Association: $5
Non-Members: $10
Car Pooling Fee: Please give your driver a minimum of $5-10 for gas and their time
Mokuyokai arranges car-pooling from Vancouver Visitor Centre, on a first come, first serve basis. For example, if someone RSVPs and can drive 3 people, the first three people who signed up get a lift.
Drivers are usually in short supply, so if you can drive, it is appreciated.
 
RSVP to Michael Marland (hike@mokuyokai.bc.ca) by Thursday, October 27th.
Please indicate:
1) Are you a Mokuyokai member or JETAA?
2) Can you drive or do you need a lift?
3) Your phone number
4) Emergency contact and emergency contact number
 
 
Mokuyokai Rating: C3
=============== Rating System ================
This rating system indicates the difficulty and time of the hike. Please note it
is just a reference and the time may differ depending on the conditions and
participant ability.
Difficulty:
A= Beginner: For everyone. A walk in the park.
B= Intermediate: For the people who occasionally play sports.
C= Strenuous: If you can do the Grouse Grind, you can do this hike.
Time:
1= less than 2 hours
2= 2 to 4 hours
3= more than 4 hours