Description

Runner peak is just a little ways past Mount Seymour. The trail to Brockton is very chill, on to pump is well marked and generally well built. There’s an option for the direct route to pump up the south face we could discuss as a group. Past pump travel/popularity reduces and year–to-year you can expect varied trail conditions. The final bit around to Runner is the least predictable. There can be lingering snow in the low point before runner (on top of a boulder field) which can be tricky and more hazardous travel. Once you get through the short (possibly snowy) boulder field, the final push to Runner feels more like a scramble than a hike (3rd class slab). I don’t think anyone should be dissuaded from the whole hike by this part because it’s a short bit at the end you can easily sit out if you are not comfortable, and I don’t like to be experts-only elitist. Steven’s peak bagging journal has many photos if you wish to reference them.

I will bring my InReach and my SAR radio, as cell signal will likely drop off after Pump Peak. I will also have a very basic first aid kit and have first aid training. Ideally others with training also bring some supplies, as it’s better to have more than one ‘first aid attendant’ on a trip.

Adequate footwear, sunscreen, water, food and personal supplies for a long, exposed full hot day out. I hope to keep the pace moving to allow it to for in a reasonable timeframe. Generally ~8h is a reasonable estimate.

~12km and 1145m gain. Out and Back.
(If you have never been to the area try to do a bit of reading. the distances and elevation numbers on the north shore can be deceiving!)

—QUESTIONS TO ANSWER—
-Sign up waitlist and include if Sunday is also an option for you (or the only option) and I will consider numbers. Saturday is the plan unless there’s a big numbers asymmetry
-If you have pace concerns also shoot me a note. I am trying to walk a line between being inclusive but keeping the destination reasonable achievable by the group pace.
-All other questions welcome!

More info here: https://stephabegg.com/trip-reports/british-columbia/markhor-needle-traverse/

Rockfall:  Rockfall can be caused by natural forces or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking)

Communication and Rescue:  Communication can be difficult, and in the event of an accident, rescue and treatment may not be available. Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field. If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain, movement to an evacuation point may be slow

Terrain:  Trees, tree stumps | Cliffs | Creeks | Rocks and Boulders  Fences and other man-made structures | Impact or collision with other persons, vehicles or objects | Encounters with domestic or wild animals | Loss of balance or control | Becoming lost or separated from the group | Slips, trips, and falls|

General Hazards:  Slips, trips, and falls indoor or outdoor| Equipment failure, Negligence of other persons, including other guests| Negligent first aid, hazards, on participating in ACC activities|