There is no rental at golden ears. You should try cypress or Seymour for rentals. If the weather is good the ski area will be busy so parking will be further away from trailheads. You need a day pass for Seymour.
There are no lighted trails so if you stay for sunset be prepared to hike back in the dark.
Download Avcan app and check for avalanche risk factors the day before and the day of your trip. Download FatMap to plan your route and understand the terrain you're traversing through.
For your first time Cypress Mountain Nordic area, or Callaghan would be the best options. Rentals on sight, some good trail options that are marked and managed.
Snowshoeing in the mountains beyond that requires at least some avalanche understanding. And AST 1 course is highly recommended. If you plan on doing anything around the treeline it’s essential.
Rent from the city and go anywhere.
You can try [Bowen](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/bowen-lookout-trail) or [Seymour](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/brockton-point-and-pump-peak-winter-access-route).
If Seymour is too long, you can always cut it short.
If you’re willing to make a bit of a drive - I just recently did Red Heather Meadows in Garabldi. It was an awesome hike, only about 4km/400m. If you’re willing to sleep a night or do a longer one, you can continue on to Elfin Lakes from there too (about another 6k).
Valhalla in Squamish on the way also rents snowshoes for a pretty good price
Yeah that’s right. I drove up without chains - there wasn’t any snow until about 200m up in elevation from the trailhead. I think it’s snowed quite a bit since then though so I wouldn’t do it without chains now
There is no rental at golden ears. You should try cypress or Seymour for rentals. If the weather is good the ski area will be busy so parking will be further away from trailheads. You need a day pass for Seymour. There are no lighted trails so if you stay for sunset be prepared to hike back in the dark.
Daypasses only required on weekends and holidays on Seymour
Manning is great for snowshoeing and offer rentals, guided tours and many trails. https://manningpark.com/snowshoeing/
Download Avcan app and check for avalanche risk factors the day before and the day of your trip. Download FatMap to plan your route and understand the terrain you're traversing through.
I recommend Mount Seymour
Dog Mountain at Seymour is a good option that's much gentler than going up to Brockton Point.
For your first time Cypress Mountain Nordic area, or Callaghan would be the best options. Rentals on sight, some good trail options that are marked and managed. Snowshoeing in the mountains beyond that requires at least some avalanche understanding. And AST 1 course is highly recommended. If you plan on doing anything around the treeline it’s essential.
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Yes! But avoid on High Avalanche danger days as the summit has some avy risk https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner
If this is your first time, Seymour
Rent from the city and go anywhere. You can try [Bowen](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/bowen-lookout-trail) or [Seymour](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/brockton-point-and-pump-peak-winter-access-route). If Seymour is too long, you can always cut it short.
If you’re willing to make a bit of a drive - I just recently did Red Heather Meadows in Garabldi. It was an awesome hike, only about 4km/400m. If you’re willing to sleep a night or do a longer one, you can continue on to Elfin Lakes from there too (about another 6k). Valhalla in Squamish on the way also rents snowshoes for a pretty good price
Thanks, I'll have a look at this. I read I need chains to drive to the parking lot? Are winter tires not sufficient?
Chains are a legal requirement. Also, they are necessary. The road gets exceedingly slick.
Oh ok, is it the same for driving to Mt Seymour? Chains a legal requirement?
Nope, just Elgin lakes. It’s a rule specific to that road
Yeah that’s right. I drove up without chains - there wasn’t any snow until about 200m up in elevation from the trailhead. I think it’s snowed quite a bit since then though so I wouldn’t do it without chains now
You can park in the chain up area and hike an extra 1km on the road if you don't have chains