AdventureSmart Trail Specific Safety Video - Howe Sound Crest Trail

The Howe Sound Crest trail is one of the most challenging trails in the North Shore mountains. Although this trail starts in close proximity to the city, it’s important to remember that you will be venturing deep into the backcountry and up into the exposed alpine where snow and severe weather is common well into the summer. This trail sees a large number of avoidable injuries, and search and rescues, each spring and summer.
Let BC AdventureSmart @BCAdvSmart guide you through the Three Ts helping you plan, and prepare, for this challenging Vancouver trail.
The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association supported this initiative.
DISCLAIMER
This video is for general educational and informational purposes only.
It is not intended to be legal or other expert advice and reliance on such information or content of this video is solely at your own risk.
This video is not to be used in place of proper planning, preparation, and professional advice.
The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association and its affiliates make no representations, warranties or disclosures of any kind and do not assume any liability for the information provided on this video.
Plan ahead and be prepared.
If you find yourself in an emergency situation, use your communication device to call 9-1-1.

[@bxx7666]

Great video. It'll save lives and make people safer

[@105Hikes]

Fantastic video series! Thanks AdventureSmart.

[@GraemeJones]

Thank you so much for this comprehensive guide to safety along the HSCT. I've been wanting to do this trail for a long time, but have been curious about the West Lion traverse and reliable water sources along the trail. Well put together video w all the info I have been looking for.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

What program are you using for your map animations with the dotted red lines?

[@ronbrown1895]

Is there any alternative camping spots prior to magnesia meadows? I read a blog that suggests somewhere before the west lion, but I don't recall this video mentioning anything. I'm planning a 2 night stay on the trail with my second night at Brunswick lake. Any recommendations?

[@adventuresmart1126]

Hi Ront Brown, Thanks for your question regarding the AdventureSmart Trail Specific Safety Series. For alternative camping spots within the provincial park we ask that you consult BC Parks directly and additional methods of route finding or navigational aid resources prior to leaving home as an effective part of the trip planning process. For more from BC Parks directly please go to: bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/cypress/ A friendly reminder: "These videos are for general educational and informational purposes only. They are not intended to be legal or other expert advice and reliance on such information or content of these videos is solely at your own risk. These videos are not to be used in place of proper planning, preparation, and professional advice. The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association and its affiliates make no representations, warranties or disclosures of any kind and do not assume any liability for the information provided on these videos." Stay safe this Summer! The AdventureSmart Team