[MCR] Princess Louisa Inlet to the Elaho River

Hi, Two clients and I did this traverse over the last 8 days (got back last night). The trail from the BC Parks Ranger Cabin in Princess Louisa to alpine is in great shape. Very hot Wx 15-35 degrees. Sun Lake's surface temp (4400') was 17.5 degrees! The glacier's in good shape but melting fast. Firn line is at about 6000'. The descent off the glacier on the Elaho side has gotten steeper and icy over the last few years and this year (and last) it was necessary to do 1 - 40m lower to reach easy angled ice.
In a couple of sections cairns that mark the route to Bug Lk seem to have been flattened by snow creep, but the trail from the lake to Mile 56 on the G main is in good shape. The floods in 2003 washed out the bridge at mile 50.5 so now you need to walk the extra 5.5 extra miles on reasonably good road from where it is 2WDable. A fire started near Mile 60 (East side Main) on the 11th so right now the place is a little busy with machinery and smoke.
A few years ago I GPS'ed the route for the Squamish Forest District and produced a map. If you want an emailed copy give me a call. 604.938.4056

Dave Sarkany
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