This challenging hike involves a steep and direct climb to the summit of the Sea to Sky Gondola, including sections that require scrambling, and the use of ropes. A high level of fitness and technical hiking experience is necessary to enjoy this trip. If you're unsure of your fitness level, consider your experience completing the Grouse Grind-- The Climb (SKATSHN) is 3.3 km with an elevation gain of 850 m, while the Grouse Grind's  elevation gain is 800 m over 2.5 km. Regarding stamina/fitness, this trip is likely appropriate for folks who have completed the Grouse Grind in under 80 minutes and/or have completed the Sea to Summit Trail in about 3 hours.

We'll arrive at the Sea to Sky Gondola parking lot at 9am to begin our hike. Arrangements for carpooling will be made in the trip's forum (and we'll compensate drivers using BCMC's Recommended Guidelines for Compensation of Drivers).