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Mount Strachan
Nov 2, 2019
We started the trail from the Cypress Mountain parking lot. We walked past the Easy Rider and to our right was a trail marker. We were looking for the Baden Powell trail, found it and started our hike. We missed the turn off to the Mt. Strachan trail as there was no marker or other indication. However, we were quick to realize it, back tracked and got onto the trail. This section of the trail is poorly marked but one is able to see that there is a travelled trail. However, if there was fresh snow I don't know how one would be able to follow this trail. At certain points we would see a ribbon or the odd trail marker but it was not consistent and certainly not enough to prevent one from being lost. I used the navigation on my Suunto watch and carried a paper map just in case.
When we spotted the chair lift that is when there was increased incline, ice and single track trails. It wasn't too far after that when we came across the plane crash site. I was expecting debris from the crash but was surprised as to how much debris remains on the ground. We took a few minutes at the site to pay respects to the two men that lost their lives.
We continued on our way and it was up, up and up. There was a bit of scramble but nothing treacherous. Shortly after we came across people and dogs. They informed us that the area between peak 2 and 1 was quite treacherous from the icy condition and recommended we not attempted it. We didn't plan to as we did not bring spikes. As soon as you see the top of the chair lift it is only a short walk to the first summit. The views are stunning.
As we were at the top of the chair lift we decided to head back to our car via Collins Cut ski trail. It made for a quick walk down, just 45 mins. Our hike via Mt. Strachan trail to the first peak and back via Collins Cut trail took us 3 hours and 45 mins. This is not an easy hike and I would say it is more towards a hard trail. The trail is rooty, rocky, muddy, icy and requires some scrambling. Reads:65 Comments:2
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