Family Snowshoe
March 20, 2010
An easy family snowshoe in the mountains of Manning Provincial Park.
Manning Park offers stunning scenery and easy access for novice snowshoers. People of all ages can enjoy this easy daytrip.
We’ll take a chairlift to the top of the Gibson Pass Ski Area and enjoy a day of exploration on rolling mountain ridges. You’ll see the twisted, dwarfed trees that struggle at the top of the tree line. Windy ridges with deep, drifting snow offer everyone the chance to dig a snow cave and climb inside --- you’ll be amazed by how cozy they are, and snow caves offer a great way to survive an unexpected overnight stay in the mountains.
At day’s end, the chairlift will bring you back down to the ski hill parking lot. Total snowshoe distance will be no more than 3 kilometers, making this an easy daytrip for people of all ages and abilities.
Trip Leaders:
Kelly Pearce
Kelly is a Hope resident and naturalist, who will show you some of the winter survival strategies used by critters of the cascades.
Ed Campbell
Ed is a Hope resident and professional avalanche technician. Ed will share some tips on winter safety, with particular emphasis on identifying avalanche risk when traveling in the mountains.
Cost:
* $10 if you bring your own snowshoes (includes chairlift fee).
* $20 per person if you want to rent snowshoes from us (includes snowshoes and chairlift fee).
* Please register with us before the event whether you’re renting or not.
Schedule:
8:00 AM -- Gather in Hope
8:30 AM -- Leave Hope and drive up Highway 3 to Manning Park
9:30 AM -- Arrive at Gibson Pass Ski Area; meet at Ski Rental Hut
10:00 AM -- Ride Orange Chair to the mountaintop and explore!
3:45 PM -- Ride Orange Chair back down to parking lot
5:00 PM -- Arrive back in Hope
Meeting Place:
Hope & District Recreation Centre parking lot (see map). All participants must arrange their own transportation.
Participants will gather at the Rec. Centre (1005 - 6th Avenue in Hope) and convoy in vehicles up Highway 3 to Manning Park.
How to Find Gibson Pass Ski Area:
Drive east out of Hope on Highway 3 for approximately 60 km. You'll see the Manning Park Lodge and Restaurant on your right. Turn RIGHT off the highway here and follow the Gibson Pass Road for 10 km to the ski area parking lot. Meet at the Ski Rental Hut, 9:30 AM.
What to Bring:
* Lunch and high-energy snack food
* Water (at least 1 litre per person)
* Winter boots or hiking boots (no runners please)
* Warm winter clothes, including jacket, nylon snow pants, gloves, toque, warm socks
* Two ski poles per person – optional, but greatly improves stability.
* Sunglasses, camera, binoculars
* Foam pad to sit on in the snow
* Snow shovel if you've got one (Hope Mountain Centre will bring some too)
Reserve a spot now by calling us at 604-869-1274 or by email at Hope Mountain Centre.
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