Garibaldi Hike Sign-Up · Dr. Botezelli Institute

18km · Lake

30km · Ridge

6:40On the trail

Sep 5Passes open

Stage 1: Garibaldi Lake — 18 km return, 820 m up, 5–6 hours. Intermediate.
Stage 2: Panorama Ridge — 30 km return, ~1,500 m up, 10–12 hours. Hard.
Start: On the trail by 6:40 a.m. Leave Vancouver around 4:15 a.m.
Park pass: Free vehicle pass, one per car. Opens Sat Sept 5, 7:00 a.m.
Dogs: Not allowed anywhere in the park.

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Which stage are you aiming for? · required

You can still change your mind on the day, at the 6 km junction.

Stage 1 — Garibaldi Lake18 km, 5–6 hours. A big day, but a normal one. Stage 2 — Panorama Ridge30 km, 10–12 hours, scree scramble at the top. Only if you've done long days recently. I'll decide on the dayStart with everyone and see how the legs feel.

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Getting there · required

Every car needs its own park pass, so fewer full cars is much better than many half-empty ones.

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I need a rideMatch me with a driver. I'll sort my own way thereDriving separately or getting there another way.

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Can you try for a park pass on Saturday Sept 5 at 7:00 a.m.? · required

Free, on bcparks.ca. The more of us refreshing at 7:00 sharp, the better our odds of getting enough cars in.

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Anything we should know? · optional

Pace, a knee that complains on descents, needing to be back by a certain time, who you're coming with.

I understand what I'm signing up forI'll sign the paper release form before we start, I'm responsible for my own fitness, food, water and gear, and if I have knee, hip or back problems I'll bring trekking poles.

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