Keep Backcountry Beautiful

Trail Clean-Up in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor: August 22 & 23

Holly Walker

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Garibaldi Lake

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Steps on the Grouse Grind

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Trails in Stanley Park

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Most of the route in view from the ridge.

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Exiting the thick forest into the alpine.

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On the upper sections just beneath the summit

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Crossing the upper crux

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The lower crux slab section. While there are paint splotches heading climbers left avoid these as they quickly get quite a bit more challenging

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Brandywine Falls

by Greg Heil

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Cheakamus Lake

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Behind the trees

by Jennifer C

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Shannon Falls

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Nairn Falls

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Nature Trail Path

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Old Growth creating life for new growth

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Lost Lake

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View from viewpoint of Howe Sound and The Chief

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Forest trail

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Climbing wall

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Description

Let's do a huge part - hike our favourite trails and pick up as much trash as we can!

Here is a list of Trails we suggest cleaning, but feel free to target areas that may be more in need of a clean up. Already have hiking plans for that weekend? Pick up trash as you go!

Raffle prizes are being provided by Mammut, FATMAP and Valhalla Squamish. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Valhalla Squamish Trail Fund, which supports trail development projects in the Sea-to-Sky. This summer, they are supporting the building and maintenance of the Howe Sound Marine Trail.

Let’s all set a good example for everyone and inspire responsible outdoor recreation by keeping our backcountry beautiful! Let’s educate our friends, respect our wildlands, give our local bears a chance to live happily and keep all trails in the backcountry as clean as possible for future outdoor visits.

Adventures

Quarry Rock

Quick trail run along Deep Cove to the Quarry Rock

Stanley Park

So many options for trail running in iconic Stanley Park!

St Mark's Summit

This is a great hike which is a part of the Howe Sound Crest trail. At the top you are rewarded with great views over the Howe sound. Be prepared for crowds, leave early and beat the crowds.

Train Wreck

A mysterious scattering of crashed train cars and urban artwork in the forest.

Cheakamus Lake

Walk among huge trees to a milky blue lake with swim spots and campsites in Garibaldi Provincial Park.

Rainbow Lake Trail

Gradual uphill hike through diverse forest, past a waterfall, to an alpine lake just outside Whistler.

Joffre Lakes

A popular hike to three turquoise-blue alpine lakes.

Shannon Falls

One of the tallest waterfalls in British Columbia—a stunning 335m cascade!

Nairn Falls

This easy hike leads to a visually-stunning cascade with unique geologic formations.

Crater Rim Trail

Semi-quiet trail with some scenic vistas accessible via local transit.

Lost Lake Nature Trail

Off-the-track path through the woods and along the stream, steps from Whistler's town centre

Smoke Bluffs Loop Trail

A short hiking trail that loops round the park, often used by rock climbers to access climbing routes.

Cat Lake Loop

Enjoy an easy 2 kilometer walk on logging paths around Cat Lake.

Alice Lake Loop

An easy, flat route around the lake in Alice Lake Provincial Park.