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Tour areas: (required fitness level)
Vista Pass
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(Intermediate)
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The Vista Pass Recreation area lies at the far eastern edge of
Railroad Creek Pass. The trailhead access begins
about 3 kms away from the camp. Keefer Lake is seen here at
the bottom left of the google shot.
Cyclists and horse riders primarily use the Railroad
Creek Pass trailhead route (not accessible to motorized
vehicles). The trailheads to Pinnacle and Monashee Lakes are
also accessed via the Railroad Creek Pass route, which begins 3
km from camp.
The hike/bike distance can vary from
10-30k roundtrip depending on mode of access.
Vehicle access to some trailheads is available but can be
VERY rough and requiring enhanced 4-wheel drive. Trail to
satellite camp indicated by the blue line.
Barnes
Lake and Whatshan Ridge trailhead seen in lower right portion.
Monashee Lake Valley is in top left.
Objects seen in Googletm are larger and steeper than they appear…
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Hike/Bike Equipment Checklist
(June to September) |
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Sturdy
broken in
hiking boots (with good ankle support) |
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Wool/synthetic socks |
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Favorite hat |
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T-shirt, light synthetic shirt/sweater,
Gore-Tex or fleece jacket |
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Camera,
spare batteries and tape/film/media card |
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Small to medium daypack |
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Water bottle(s) and/or hydration pack (at least 2 litres) |
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Sunscreen/lip balm |
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Bug repellent |
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Sunglasses |
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Small flashlight or headlamp (LED’s are best) |
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Binoculars |
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Prescription medications (ANA kit, insulin, pain killers
etc.) |
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Whistle |
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Mountain
Bikers
Also bring: |
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Tool kit (spare chain) |
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Tire repair kit (spare tube) |
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Helmet |
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Bike lock (Hey; ya never know??) |
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Padded cycling shorts |
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| Make sure your bike is operating properly prior to riding here! |
| It can be a long walk to rescue… |

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Optional
(recommended) Items |
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Small first aid kit (w. blister kit,
Band-Aids, tensor bandage, compression bandage,
Neosporin etc.) |
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Compass/GPS/Sat Phone |
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Knife |
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Lighter or matches |
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BEAR SPRAY and/or bear banger kit with flares |
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Lightweight gloves |
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Hiking stick(s) |
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Large plastic garbage bag (orange) |
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Length of cord (at least 10’) |
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Views are from Lookout Ridge bike ride above Keefer Lake
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