Description

From beta from last week, sounds like this hike/scramble is almost completely snow free, with great views a lot of the way up of Baker, Border Peaks, Cheam, Slesse etc, 360 views at the top. It is reportedly not too technical but has a Class 2-3 scramble component at the end. We are interested in expanding our group to go up this area! 

 

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mount-mcguire-via-borden-creek-fsr 

This doesn’t show the full distance, as based on recent reports, the most we will be able to drive is to a collapsed bridge at 930 m elevation.

Elevation gain: 1100 m or more, Distance: 16 km or more, depending on how far up the access road we can drive, Estimated hiking time: 5-7 h. Moderate pace- not too fast or slow. Be prepared to hike extra distance/elevation if we have to park further down.

Required Equipment: 10 essentials, layers in case of an overnight emergency

Recommended Equipment:

• Poles
• Microspikes, but likely not needed
• Helmet for light scrambling
• We will have an InReach and bear spray

Driving/Access: I believe the most promising access is via the New Borden FSR (turnoff 49.0760152, -121.7219871), but will check. I will see how far up the road I can get in my Subaru Crosstrek, but if we get more than 5 people we will need an additional 4X4 or high clearance AWD with a confident FSR driver. Road is reported as narrow with brush/pinstriping likely, and a few washouts.

Required experience: You should have the required fitness to do >1100 m elevation gain and loss in the estimated time.

You should have experience/comfort with Class 3 scrambling.

 

Carpool 7:15 am at 3030 Boundary Rd, Burnaby, BC V5M 4A1