{"id":26,"date":"2020-01-12T16:26:54","date_gmt":"2020-01-12T16:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.themeansar.com\/newsup\/lite\/?p=26"},"modified":"2024-09-20T18:35:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T18:35:51","slug":"we-are-able-to-create-beautifull-and-amazing-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/2020\/01\/12\/we-are-able-to-create-beautifull-and-amazing-things\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Go Snowshoeing in Squamish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Squamish is one of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/best-small-towns-in-canada-for-outdoor-adventures\/\">best small towns in Canada for outdoor adventures<\/a>. So it\u2019s no surprise that the outdoorsy fun continues in the winter\u2026 in the form of snowshoeing.&nbsp; The terrain around Squamish is pretty rugged, but there are still a few great&nbsp;<strong>places go snowshoeing in Squamish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide to snowshoeing in Squamish, you\u2019ll get info and directions for 9 different trails ranging from super flat beginner trails to all-day epics to deep backcountry wilderness. I live in Squamish so I\u2019ve got the inside scoop on the best places to snowshoe in Squamish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This guide to snowshoeing in Squamish includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-in-squamish\/#Snowshoeing_in_Squamish_Quick_Reference_Guide\"><strong>Quick reference guide:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>An easy overview of the stats for all the trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-in-squamish\/#But_First%E2%80%A6_Be_Prepared\">Snowshoeing safety:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0key info to help get you prepared to snowshoe in Vancouver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-in-squamish\/#Where_to_Rent_Snowshoes_in_Squamish\">Where to rent snowshoes in Squamish<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0including which shops have the best price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-in-squamish\/#Snowshoe_Tours_in_Squamish\">Snowshoe tours in Squamish:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0options for going with a guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-in-squamish\/#Snowshoeing_at_the_Sea_to_Sky_Gondola\"><strong>Snowshoe trails in Squamish:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>details for 10 trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-in-squamish\/#No-Go_Trails_for_Snowshoeing_in_Squamish\">No-go trails:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0summer trails that aren\u2019t safe for snowshoeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Psst! Looking for Squamish activities? Check out my huge list of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/things-to-do-in-squamish\/\">things to do in Squamish<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 it includes over 70 ideas!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for other places to snowshoe in BC? Check out these posts about Vancouver-area snowshoe trails:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-in-vancouver\/\">Snowshoeing in Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-whistler\/\">Snowshoeing in Whistler<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-in-the-fraser-valley\/\">Snowshoeing in the Fraser Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-in-manning-park\/\">Snowshoeing in Manning Park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/dakota-ridge-on-the-sunshine-coast-bc\/\">Snowshoeing at Dakota Ridge on the Sunshine Coast<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hey there: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks for your support. -Taryn<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snowshoeing in Squamish Quick Reference Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Trail<\/th><th>Rating<\/th><th>Time Needed<\/th><th>Cost<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Panorama Trail<\/td><td>Super Easy<\/td><td>45min-1 hour<\/td><td>$65.95-72.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wonderland Lake Loop<\/td><td>Super Easy<\/td><td>30min-1 hour<\/td><td>$65.95-72.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shannon Basin Loop<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>3-4 hours<\/td><td>$65.95-72.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Al\u2019s Habrich Ridge<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>2-2.5 hours<\/td><td>$65.95-72.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sky Pilot Valley<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>3-4 hours<\/td><td>$65.95-72.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skyline Ridge Trail<\/td><td>Challenging<\/td><td>8-10 hours<\/td><td>$65.95-72.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Red Heather\/ Elfin Lakes<\/td><td>Moderate\/ Challenging<\/td><td>4 hours- overnight<\/td><td>FREE\/$16-$21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garibaldi Lake\/Taylor Meadows<\/td><td>Challenging<\/td><td>7 hours- overnight<\/td><td>FREE\/$16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brandywine Falls<\/td><td>Super easy\/Moderate<\/td><td>30 min- 2 hours<\/td><td>FREE<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>But First\u2026 Be Prepared<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make a trip plan:\u00a0<\/strong>While these trails may be steps from busy ski areas, they access serious wilderness. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. Use the great\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresmart.ca\/trip-plan-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trip planning tools<\/a>\u00a0from Adventure Smart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the weather, trail conditions, and avalanche forecast:\u00a0<\/strong>If the weather and trail conditions don\u2019t look good, don\u2019t go. Use my list of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/weather-apps-for-hiking\/\">best weather apps for hiking<\/a>. Check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avalanche.ca\/en\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">avalanche forecast<\/a>. Unless you have taken an avalanche safety course, you probably shouldn\u2019t go out unless the forecast is rated \u201cLow\u201d.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wear winter clothing and pack the essentials:<\/strong>\u00a0Prepare for emergencies by packing the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/10-essentials\/\">10 essentials<\/a>. Read my recommendations for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/what-to-wear-for-winter-hiking\/\">what to wear snowshoeing<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/hiking-through-the-cold-season\/\">tips for winter hiking and snowshoeing<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use safe snowshoeing techniques:<\/strong>\u00a0Snowshoes keep you from sinking into deep snow, but they aren\u2019t great for walking sideways or downhill \u2013 it\u2019s easy to slip and injure yourself. Read up on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/snowshoeing-safety\/\">snowshoeing safety<\/a>\u00a0and check out my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/how-to-choose-snowshoes\/\">guide to choosing snowshoes<\/a>.) They also have crampons and other traction aids underfoot to help grip icy snow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take an avalanche safety course:<\/strong>\u00a0If you plan to stray from flat terrain, you need avalanche safety training.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avysavvy.avalanche.ca\/en-ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avvy Savvy<\/a>\u00a0is a great FREE online beginner\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avysavvy.avalanche.ca\/en-ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">t<\/a>utorial on Avalanche.ca. You should also take a 2.5 day\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avalanche.ca\/training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AST1 course<\/a>\u00a0with avalanche Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Rent Snowshoes in Squamish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for advice on how to choose snowshoes, I\u2019ve got a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/how-to-choose-snowshoes\/\">snowshoe buying guide<\/a>&nbsp;for you.&nbsp;I wear MSR snowshoes which are better for steep and icy trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to try snowshoeing before you buy, a few places Squamish rent snowshoes. Sunny weekends and holidays can be really busy for rentals, so try to reserve a pair ahead of time if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Squamish you can rent snowshoes at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanalpine.com\/rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urban Alpine<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=22881&amp;pw=240213&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fvpo.ca%2Ftopic%2Frentals&amp;website_id=240213&amp;ctc=snowshoeing-in-squamish_amcid-BmVFzMViiQJQ3rlsbUxgA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valhalla Pure<\/a>. (Pro tip: Valhalla has the best price)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatoskygondola.com\/adventures\/snowshoeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sea to Sky Gondola<\/a>\u00a0also rents snowshoes from a kiosk at the top of the gondola.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snowshoe Tours in Squamish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s your first time snowshoeing, it can be helpful to go with a guide. They can help you get your snowshoes set up and provide tips for snowshoeing technique. Your guide will also have info about the plants, animals and views you will see on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/vancouver-l189\/snowshoeing-at-the-top-of-the-sea-to-sky-gondola-t542929\/?partner_id=3U1A7ZV&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=snowshoeing-in-squamish_amcid-sgiVbYMNgYAEqV6qzoEQO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Sky Gondola Snowshoe Tour with Vancouver Pick-up<\/a><\/strong>: This tour picks you up in Vancouver and takes to the Sea to Sky Gondola where you will snowshoe some of the more challenging (and most scenic) trails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatoskygondola.com\/tours-and-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Sky Gondola Drop-in Group Tours:\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>The Sea to Sky Gondola staff sometimes offer drop-in group tours that you can sign up for once you arrive at the gondola. However, they go to the easiest terrain only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/d848f367a1855eb5860290c4e9539c58.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-40\/html\/container.html\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snowshoeing at the Sea to Sky Gondola<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Permits\/Fees:<\/strong>&nbsp;Day tickets for the gondola are&nbsp;$69.95 on weekdays and $72.95 on weekends. However, you can save a few dollars if you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Squamish\/Sea-to-Sky-Gondola-Ticket\/d22365-6987GONDOLA?pid=P00092592&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=SnowshoeinginSquamish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buy your ticket online in advance<\/a>. Once you get to the top there are no additional charges for snowshoeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to avoid paying for the gondola up, you can hike up the Sea to Summit Trail instead, carrying your snowshoes. (You can take the gondola down for only $20.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in the winter the Sea to Summit Trail sometimes closes due to hazardous conditions and if it\u2019s open, it can be icy and dangerous so you will need crampons and an ice axe. For more information on the Sea to Summit trail including trail closures and conditions, see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatoskygondola.com\/daily-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Sky Gondola website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dogs:<\/strong>&nbsp;Not permitted on the gondola so if you want to snowshoe with your dog you\u2019ll have to hike up the Sea to Summit Trail first. Dogs are only permitted on the Al\u2019s Habrich Ridge, Sky Pilot Valley and Skyline Trail and they must be on leash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driving Directions:<\/strong>&nbsp;Drive 50 min&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WPtMZRYjujB2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from Vancouver<\/a>&nbsp;to Sea to Sky Gondola parking lot. If you\u2019re coming&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/joqKYreKgdR2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from Squamish<\/a>, it\u2019s a 10-minute drive south of downtown. Note that BC law requires you to have winter tires to drive on highway 99 between October and April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking:<\/strong>&nbsp;Free in the Sea to Sky gondola lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transit Access:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Sea to Sky Gondola runs a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatoskygondola.com\/visit\/shuttle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shuttle service<\/a>&nbsp;from Vancouver each day. It\u2019s $105 for a combo shuttle and gondola pass, which isn\u2019t a bad deal. Be sure to keep the shuttle schedule in mind when planning which trail to tackle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Squamish is one of the&nbsp;best small towns in Canada for outdoor adventures. So it\u2019s no surprise that the outdoorsy fun continues in the winter\u2026 in the form of snowshoeing.&nbsp; The terrain around Squamish is pretty rugged, but there are still a few great&nbsp;places go snowshoeing in Squamish. In this guide to snowshoeing in Squamish, you\u2019ll [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":393,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,31,26],"tags":[36,39,33],"class_list":["post-26","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-locations","category-skills","category-snowshoeing","tag-locations","tag-skills","tag-snowshoeing","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":395,"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26\/revisions\/395"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/393"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}