Joffre Lakes Backpack

When

Sun. Jun. 25th, 2023 - Wed. Jun. 28th, 2023    
All Day

Event Type(s)

Details

  • Hike Leader - Katherine Roberts and Sharon Peters
  • Contact -
  • Distance - Approximately 25 km
  • Difficulty - Challenging
  • Special Note - Awareness of steep drop offs

Description

  • Come join us for a backpack on the Joffre Lakes trail.
  • You must be fully equipped with all your backcountry gear.
  • Those new to backpacking may attend once they attend the backpacking seminar (to be posted soon).
  • All backpackers on the trip must be prepared to stay with the group and complete the trip.
  • Please contact Katherine at aussiecan7@shaw.ca if you are interested.  The leader will add you in.

Trip Plan:

Sunday, June 25th – Drive to Pemberton and stay in motel or camp.  The choice is yours.

Monday, June 26th – Drive to the Joffre Lakes trailhead early and hike up to the upper Joffre Lake – steady uphill on a well maintained trail – 5 km – Set up camp then an afternoon hike up to Matier Glacier – steep more challenging trail over a couple of km

Tuesday, June 27th – Tszil Mountain day hike – 7 km – 750 m elevation gain to summit

Wednesday, June 28th – Hike 5 km out and drive home to Kamloops.

 

Bookings

Booked Spaces - 6/6

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