| Name: Black Tusk |
| Starts: Sat Aug 19, 2023 |
| Return: Sat Aug 19, 2023 |
| Registration opens: Tue Aug 01, 2023 |
| Event category: Scrambling |
| Difficulty grade: C4 [?] |
| For members only: Yes |
| Screening used: Yes |
| Max participants: 8 |
Organizer: Bill Maurer  |
| Profile info: |
Navigation method? (gps, phone-gps, map, other)
Make and model of car?
How many can you drive or do you require a lift?
Can you stop for a group dinner on the way home?
Are you carrying a cell phone?
You must login in order to sign up online for one of the BCMC Trips. If you don't have a BCMC membership account then please obtain one. If you'd prefer to learn more before joining then please join as a 30-day Guest member. Some trips are BCMC members only.
Hike to the base of Black Tusk from Rubble Creek and then scramble to the top.
Participants must bring headlamps (w spare batteries). Final condition report on Friday evening.
| Distance: | 25 km |
| Elevation Gain: | 1792 m |
| Summit: | 2319 m |
| Estimated Time: | 8 hrs |
No one leaves until everyone is out.
Please note: This is a fast paced day trip requiring a high level of fitness. You must be comfortable with exposed scrambling and must be able to independently navigate in the mountains. I have posted a GPS track of our planned route.
Please ensure the phone number on your BCMC profile matches the number of the cell phone you will be carrying with you.
