Winter Longhike

Introduction

Everything is different when you go into the backcountry in the winter; that's why there is Winter Longhike, an introductory trip for winter camping. This is usually a big trip with lots of keen people aboard who want to get out, learn some new skills, and sleep in their very own snow shelter while still managing to have fun too. It's an easy, beginner friendly trip, so if you've never even seen snow before you can still have a good time. Other fun activities that often happen at Winter Longhike are a cooking competition, sing alongs, costume competitions, and the occasional great ski run on Sunday.

Past destinations have included:

• Red Heather Meadows in Garibaldi Park
• Fat Dog Creek in Manning Park
• Falls Lake (Coquihalla)
• Mt. Seymour

For dates see Trip agenda.

Logistics

For all future Winter Longhike trip coordinators, logistics and organizational timeline can be viewed from the link cited above.

Organizational tools google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TLf6dkQLlFlSm-SIJpB5rfFPbbEDRb3Y

Equipment List

Personal

In winter especially, none of your clothing should be made out of cotton. Anything synthetic is safe. Just remember, Cotton Kills.

• sleeping pad
• sleeping bag (rated for winter or 3 season if you sleep warm)
• garbage bags (2-3)
• warm jacket (fleece or down)
• warm pants (fleece or thick long underwear)
• long underwear
• layers (fleece or wool sweaters)
• toque, mitts (2 pairs, or a set of waterproof shells)
• goggles and avalanche beacon if skiing Sunday
• warm socks (2 pairs, wool/wool mix)
• waterproof jacket (goretex or coated nylon)
• waterproof pants (goretex or coated nylon)
• gaiters
• cup, bowl, spoon, knife
• good waterproof boots (wax them before the trip) or ski boots
• skis and skins if skiing, or snowshoes
• poles
• toothbrush etc.
• sunscreen and glasses (we can hope, right?)
• water bottle (1L)
• lunch, snacks, breakfast, dinner contribution (in winter you will need 2500-3500 calories per day, fat-rich stuff keeps you warm)
• headlamp
• gas money for your driver
• camera if you want

If you want to go skiing on Sunday before heading out to the cars, make sure to bring

• avalanche transceiver
• shovel
• probe (optional but recomended)

Small Group

3-4 people per group, organized at trip meeting along with car groups

• shovels (1-2)
• probe
• stove (that works in winter conditions) + fuel + lighter (you'd be surprised how often one of these stays home)
• pots

Big Group

Everyone

• first aid kits (2)
• song books (4)
• snow saw
• maps, compass, etc

Past Events

See Category:Winter Longhike for pages of past events.

Year	Location	TR	Trip Agenda	Comments
2023	Red Heather, Diamond Head	Link
2022	Red Heather, Diamond Head		Link
2021	Mt. Seymour		Link	delayed due to covid
2020		Link
2019		Link	Link
2018			Link
2017		Link	Link
2016		Link	Link
2015	Falls Lake, Zoa Peak
2014	Mt. Seymour
2013
2012
2011
2010	Falls Lake, Zoa Peak
2009	Red Heather, Diamond Head
2008	Falls Lake, Zoa Peak
2007	Mt. Seymour
2006	Red Heather, Diamond Head
2005	Falls Lake, Zoa Peak