Name: Red Heather - Garibaldi - Beginners Winter Camping
Start: 2024-12-07T09:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-08T14:00:00-08:00

Elev: 450 m
4.5 k – Moderate ++
Snow or Shine
No Dogs
Guests Welcome

Details:
Red Heather Hut & its amenities provide a solid support for the beginner winter backpacker.

The shoe up is short & moderately steep @ 4.5 k the distance isn’t too bad. That said snow depth will add time to the effort.

Eventually we end up @ the Red Heather hut which comes with a couple of Propane stoves w Propane & a Wood stove with …. You guessed it Wood!
Unfortunately we cant rely on the propane so bring your cooking gear just in case.

At this point your looking for a spot that will provide you with the best view of Diamond Head for your sunrise.

There is no camping in the hut.

After setting up we can continue on with a shoe up Paul Ridge for Sunset.

Expect some skiers during the day but as soon as the sun sets the mountain is abandoned.

Parkng is available at the lower lot, chains are required for the drive to the top lot.
Will start our hike from the top lot just a 15 min walk from the lower lot.

Our meetup point will be the Trailhead sign @ the upper lot at 9:00 am

Costs:
A campsite must be registered for Red Heather Hut
[Home (bcparks.ca)](https://camping.bcparks.ca/)
Backcountry
Park = Garibaldi
Date = Dec 07
Select - Red Heather

Weather: https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-5947563/Canada/British%20Columbia/Elfin%20Lakes

What gear do I need?

10 Essentials, Snow Shoes /Spikes & all the gear you would bring backpacking.
The main difference is the winter "sleep system".
Quality sleeping bag at least -9 C with a pad with an R value of 3 or higher.
This doesn't have to break the bank.
Supplement your sleeping comfort with your layers and your bag with another or an additional blanket or Cuddle Buddy.

It can be difficult but try not to pack your fears, that just adds weight. Please remember you have the hut to bail into if required.

Suggestions:
Nalgene to make a hot water bottle for night time.
Dry clothes to change into after hike.
A set of dry clothes & socks for sleeping.
Touque & gloves for sleeping.
Plastic bags for your feet.
Hand warmers.
Warm coat to use - After Hike.

Bring yourself a glorious dinner.

Normal backpacking requirements are still in play eg: water purification (were melting snow) food storage etc.

Your backpacking tent is probably fine for this trip - just need to vent it properly, have a proper footprint and rain fly. Deadman your pegs.

Most of the gear you already have is sufficient if used correctly, were just adding colder and snowier weather.

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