The Best Hike in the Fraser Valley: THE CHEAM PEAK TRAIL

[@gregvanosch969]

in 2001/02 winter another local to the area and i sledded in up same access ,parked the sleds at the pond and bootpacked up between Lady and Cheam ,and up to Cheam peak , put my skiis down on either side if a little rock jutting up right at peak and had a wicked 8 min run back down , there was 30 ft cornices on Lady with small wirl winds and a heavy dump of fresh sparkling as bluebird day . absolutly magical

[@riseandalpine]

Such a sick ski! I actually made a ski video up there this season if you want to check it out too.

[@jean-francoiscloutier7361]

Another great adventure. Unbeleivable summer you had. From the Sunshine coast to Oregon coast, Abbot peak, Vancouver peak and now mount Cheam, I guess it's the magic of the video. Next month already opening of W/B new gondola, creek side !!!!!!!!I It's amazing

[@riseandalpine]

Such a great summer! Thanks for watching all the adventures. I'm so excited to check out the new gondola and chairlift!

[@ervinslens]

This looks brilliant bud, fantastically filmed and narrated content!👌👌

[@riseandalpine]

Thank you my friend!

[@gregvanosch969]

years back , you used to be able to drive up from Bridal falls to a valley to right of peak above the handglider jump off ,the road got to hairy for public so was decommissioned after the ramp . if i remember was a 1.5 hour hike to peak from parking area which only fit about 4 of 5 rigs , as teen i did from bottom to peak and back in 12 hr ,would kill me now at 58 lol

[@riseandalpine]

That's legendary!

[@jaypee2357]

Hello, I met you just 2 years ago in the trail to Mt. Cheam. You gave me a ride going to the headtrail to the Summit. I hope you will remember me. My name is Joey.

[@riseandalpine]

I remember meeting you Joey! Fun you're still watching my channel!

[@JimEatsPlants]

I think you meant Harrison Lake, Stave is over by Mission.

[@riseandalpine]

You are probably right! My directions are always mixed up 😂😂

[@keeganslee]

Awesome video! The views are amazing! It’s actually pronounced “she-em” :)

[@riseandalpine]

So glad you liked it. Thanks for the pronunciation confirmation. Had no idea how to pronounce it.

[@yeswaystation27]

The views are absolutely amazing man. I can't wait for the snow to melt this season so I can try this hike. Thanks for a well-shot video, enjoyed it for sure :) One question - Are there any spots to park your car along the forestry service road before it gets bumpy? I don't have a 4x4, if I do this hike I plan to park it along the road and hike up to the trail.

[@shawnyuan6445]

Fantastic place! Is the haze due to wildfire, or it is normally like this in summer?

[@riseandalpine]

This was in September at the tail end of fire season so it had a bit of haze. Theres always alot of fires in the summer but if you time it right you'll get some crispy and beautiful views.

[@TheNewGreenIsBlue]

Ya gotta hit it after a rainfall. The haze is partly wildfire, partly Vancouver's smog which gets blown in and stuck in the valley. It's an unfortunate situation that any pollution Vancouver creates gets blown inland.

[@jeansandmyshirt]

Hi which day of the week and month did you go? Are Saturdays really busy? And do you know I'd we could pitch tent somewhere?

[@riseandalpine]

This was on a Saturday in July. it was fairly busy but we went early in the AM so it wasn't so bad. There was one nice spot protected by rocks where you could pitch a tent at the top.

[@Genesis_1112]

I really wanna do this but I don’t got no 4x4 😭🙏

[@riseandalpine]

You could always try and hitch hike up the 4x4 road!

[@brenthine3815]

A video that just doesn't do justice to its surroundings. Cheam is more epic because of the journey- but not getting to the trailhead, rather the mountain itself. Where are all or any of the mind blowing wildflowers? Did you stop at the col between Lady and Cheam for the stunning views of Jones Lake?? There's so much more to this hike than just crushing it in fwo hours, omg bro.

[@riseandalpine]

Love this hike. Done it over a dozen times in the summer and the winter.

[@tankhistoryfordummies]

I really would like to go but unfortunately my car simply can't handle that kind of off-roading and I don't wanna spend a lot of $$$ on renting a car.

[@riseandalpine]

Fair enough. You could always drive up to the bottom of the trailhead and hitch hike up to the top. I drove a random hiker up and I'm sure there would be lot's of other nice people willing to give you a ride as well!

[@happyfisherman4432]

that is not a hike.. that is mountain climbing there's a distinct difference between the two activities in necessary fitness level to do the two successfully and still be pain free enough to enjoy your successful finish line crossing

[@riseandalpine]

Interesting take. I would say with confidence that Cheam is the definition of hiking. But it's a spectrum I guess!

[@Genesis_1112]

Buddy mountain climbing requires ropes ladders and heavy equipment here you just WALK up not climb