eriknusanet Posted September 8, 2001 Posted September 8, 2001 First I want to let you know about the approach to Mt. Challenger via Easy Pass. Both Becky and Nelson have incorrect or inadequate descriptions. On the Hannegan Trail go about 1.75 miles past (east of) Copper Creek Camps -- this is about 0.75 miles before (west of) US Cabin Camp. Shortly after a small wood footbridge over a small creek there is a clear path going to the river. This is a bit east (and north) of where Easy Creek joins the Chilliwack River. There were some large stone cairns on the other side of the river near where the trail starts. Secondly, there are a lot of bees and hornets out there right now! Stay on the trails and don't stick a ski pole in any holes on the side of the trail! We started on Weds, hiking in to Copper Creek Camp, and had our first encounter with bees on the trail about a mile before Copper Creek Camp. On Thurs we looked for the trail using the guidebook info, couldn't find it. Spent a long time crossing the river and encountered bees on either side. A long exhausting harrowing bushwhack on steep dirt, moss and brush ensued. After our fourth encounter with bees on a 50 degree dirt slope we decided to bail. After an even more harrowing sliding descent, and recrossing the river, we of course found the trail. We hiked out on Friday with glorious weather that should have been accompanying us to the summit. Sigh. At least we know where the trailhead is now! After my bee sting swelling subsides I'll be looking for climbing partners again... ------------------ erik@MyPhysicsLab.com Quote
dkemp Posted September 10, 2001 Posted September 10, 2001 bees? yikes! Same thing happened to me when I visited Snowfield. I encourage you to try again. Couple years ago we backpacked to the far end of Easy Ridge - the place is fantabulous. Quote
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