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Posted - 02/10/2004 : 9:32 PM
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I know this has been mentioned before but I couldn't find it thru search. Mt Seymour charges $6 to use their snowshoe trail but I think it was mentioned that you can do it for free. I figured their paid route is well-troddened and I would prefer a more pristine trail.
If there is such a trail is it well marked? I've hiked to the Third Pump in the summer and thought this might be a possible route...maybe not all the way...is this snowshoeable?
I plan to do a solo-something tomorrow as the weather is going to be beauuuuuuuutiful and hope Mt. Seymour backcountry is do-able.
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Port Moody, BC
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Posted - 02/10/2004 : 9:44 PM
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It is doable... and lots do it... I was skiing there today, and you almost don't need snowshoes until you get near up pretty high. The trail is pretty well worn...Be prepared to share the mountain with lots of snowboarders... I was up early, and there was nobody, but by the time I was on my way down, there was a steady stream of boarders...Here's a shot from the top today... 
Enjoy your day!
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Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
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 Trail running, bike hucking, fast packing, beer drinking collector of pine cones on a day pass
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Dances with Trees
Forest Gnome Cabin
Canada
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Posted - 02/10/2004 : 11:04 PM
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| Nice pic,Teleboy!Too nice a day to be working(dang!) |
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Posted - 02/18/2004 : 12:38 AM
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Snowshoed to Mt Seymour today while the weather was good during the day.
    
   
The temperature was 2 degrees at the parking lot and it felt like -5 at the First Pump with the wind blowing. We ran into 4 people and two dogs while heading up and ran into 6 others on the way down. I wondered if anyone of them was a CTer? Avalanche condition was moderate (as of Feb 15.)
The snow was quite packed until we were into the last half towards the First Pump and we only saw one pair of MSRs prints and dog prints.
I didn't get a backcountry pass (I'm assuming we didn't need one.)
Hope you guys get up there. Snowshoes were not really a requirement if you've got good waterproof boots and only plannng to go to the First Pump.
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 challenge seeker, bagless sleeper, bare bones, trail trooper
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
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Posted - 02/18/2004 : 07:27 AM
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Beautiful pics Carmen! 
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double-double seeking, snow-chasing, short-cutting, vertical feet collector
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Posted - 02/18/2004 : 08:32 AM
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beautiful pictures Carmen! You don't need a backcountry pass at Seymour - the pass is only needed at Cypress. I'm glad you chose the BC Parks trail over the Goldie/Flower trail system (which is $6) - the latter does not offer the views that you enjoyed on your trip.
On the other hand, the Goldie/Flower trail system is terrific for people who are just beginning to snowshoe, and do not want a lot of altitude gain on a hike. The paid trail system is long enough to keep someone busy for a couple of hours. It extends out to the area near the North Shore Rescue Cabin as well.
Thanks for sharing your pictures - I was able to relive the last few weekends at Seymour thanks to your images. I particularly like the pictures of clouds with the sun trying to pierce through
cheers ! C Wall |
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