23 February 2013
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07:00 |
Get up. Check the weather. Print off this agenda and the map so you can be sure someone knows the way to the trailhead in Garibaldi Park |
08:15 |
Check-in at Tim Horton's at the Sea to Sky Highway and Industrial Way in Squamish. We will arrange car pools in suitable vehicles to the trailhead. Anyone with a 4x4 is asked to bring it along and expect to be one of the car pool vehicles. Please note, that snow tires and/or tire chains are required even for 4x4's. Thanks in advance on this one!
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08:30 |
Car pool to the start. (1/2 hour+ drive, depending on conditions.) When car pooling keep in mind how far/fast you'll be going and make arrangements to have access to your gear! It would also be a good idea for snow shoe renters to stick together if they want to make sure to get back |
08:55 |
Group photo |
09:00 |
Start running! |
12:30 |
First 22km finishers |
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Bring along your snacks and enjoy the heat of the fire at either the Red Heather or Elfin Lakes warming huts.
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14:00 |
Brunch and prizes at the pub. |
Post Event Party
Meet at Shady Tree pub at the bottom of the hill. (Just off Hwy #99 at Highland Way) in Squamish for food, beer and stories following our run.
What to Bring?
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Bring a small-medium hiking/running backpack.
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Carry at least 2 liters of water. Some run-off water should be available, along with a limitless supply of snow.
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Pack a lunch, like a sandwich, some fruit, a bagel, or even a gel if you prefer, but have enough food for about 2-6 hours of snowshoeing (depending on your distance).
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back country emergency supplies
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Most importantly, DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMERA!
Notes
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it's not a race, but we do keep track of your times so you have something to compare to next year
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this event is not sponsored, sanctioned, permitted or anything else that would qualify it as an official event
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it's your responsibility to be trained and come prepared for this wilderness event. If in doubt what that means, better wait another year!