“This event is cross-posted and will be around 40 winter nature lovers for an unforgettable experience. Join us to embrace the season's beauty and connect with fellow enthusiasts in a serene, wintry setting.”

When: Saturday, Feb 15th, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or whenever you are satisfied with your shelter.

Where: Meet at the A & W
1133 Mt Seymour Rd · North Vancouver, BC

Hello, Snow Lovers,
You are invited to a fun-filled snow shelter event on Mt. Seymour. Depending on snow conditions, you can learn how to build a Fun, Safe Snow Cave or Quinzhee/Snow Trench Shelter.
All the fun and experiences you could wish for are packed into a single-day event. This will be a great learning experience for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. It will be an event you will talk about for years and it could save your life! You can come as a group or an individual. Everyone will work together to build a variety of snow shelters, learn to light a fire in the winter, and have a great time.

The hike to our building site is just 15 minutes from the parking lot with about a 100m elevation gain.

Learn how to survive the night
An accident, emergency, injury, poor weather, or unstable avalanche conditions may cause you to spend the night in the backcountry.
A snow cave is a shelter constructed in the snow by hikers, climbers, winter recreational enthusiasts, and winter survivalists. It has thermal properties similar to an igloo and is particularly effective at protecting from wind as well as low temperatures.
Your combination of equipment and skills determines whether your night out will be mildly uncomfortable or a brutal epic. A snow cave heated with a candle from your survival kit will enable you to spend the night in relative comfort.
A properly made snow cave can be 0 °C (32 °F) or warmer inside, even when outside temperatures are −40 °C (−40 °F).

Leave no trace: I'd like to keep our nature clean, therefore I'll bring 2 toilet seats, garbage bags, toilet paper, snow saws, pipes, tarps etc.
We are going to build two outhouses, one for Ladies and one for Gentlemen, and we'll take all human waste from our campsite to the parking lot.
Leave your dog at home: Please do not bring your dog to this event.

Cost: $30 e-transfer per person. The trip runs snow/rain or shine.
The $30 covers expenses.

Please bring:
*Hiking or snow boots
*Waterproof pants
*Snow shovel
*Warm jacket & winter clothes, hat - wool or fleece
*Gloves plus one pair of extra
*Sandwich and Snacks
*Sunglasses
*Thermos with hot water, tea, or coffee...
*Be on time & bring your good energy, please.
{ Optional }
* Snow shovel, If you have one, bring it, please
* Sitting foam pad
* Mini crampons

https://bcparks.ca/reserve/day-use/
SHUTTLE BUS: https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here/shuttle-bus
Translink: http://tripplanning.translink.ca/hiwire
WEATHER
Local weather: http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Seymour/forecasts/1449
Avalanche rating: https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/south-coast
MEC : https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/contact-us/
Please call 604-953-3333 to get more information on the bus routes.

Duration: the part requiring stamina:
A- No more than 4 hours of average hiking time at a slow to medium pace.
B- 4-7 hours average hiking time at a medium to moderate pace
C- More than 8 hours average hiking time at a fast pace.
D- More than 12 hours average hiking time, fast-paced, into less traveled areas. For very fit and experienced hikers only.

Difficulty: the part requiring strength and skill:
1- Gentle gradient, rolling terrain.
2- Moderate gradient, occasional fairly steep but short sections.
3- Prolonged steep gradient, some scrambling and/or bushwhacking may be required.

Elevation Gain (cumulative): the part requiring fitness:
A- Up to 500 m
B- 500 m to 1000 m
C- 1000 m to 1500 m
D- Over 1500 m