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Trail: Alpaca Peak (via Zupjok)        Reads: 2512   Edit place
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Distance: 20.0Km   Elevation: 895m   High Point: 2073m  
Location: Fraser Valley B, BC, Canada
Directions: From Vancouver: Drive east on Hwy #1 to Hope (160Km). Take Coquihalla Hwy (Hwy #5) and drive north for ~20Km. After you go through the avalanche tunnel, drive for 3Km and take exit 217. Drive through the small tunnel to get to the other side of the highway.
Summary: Cumulative elevation gain for this trail is 1770m. The trailhead is located on the very west of the truck stop. It is marked by a 50cmx50cm white warning sign fixed on a tree (1200m). The trail follows a road for about 2.25Km. At elevation 1340m, routefinding starts. Your destination is to find the beginning of the ridge. There is no trail but many ribbons can be seen. If you have no luck finding the ribbons, head west and zigzag north and south. If still no luck, head towards the steep slope of Zupjok but don't go over them. When the steep section become visible or noticeable from the slope (about altitude 1450m), contour towards west till you hit the ridge. The ridge should be more defined at that altitude and can be recognized easier. You may also use compass to confirm your location. Once you are on the ridge, you must see the ribbons. Keep orienting yourself by following the ridge line. Your first peak is Zupjok. Continue along the ridge to Llama and Alpaca going over several smaller bumps. Alpaca Peak is connected via a ridge to Vicuna Peak which looks like a shark fin.
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snowshoed Alpaca Peak (via Zupjok)
Mood and date: Mar 20, 2011


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hiked Alpaca Peak (via Zupjok) GPS
 
 
 
Mood and date: Sep 25, 2010
Mother Nature relented unexpectedly, presenting us with a wonderful sunny day late in September, unlike the weekends before. Alpaca it was, to   continue reading →

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hiked Alpaca Peak (via Zupjok)
 
 
 
Mood and date: Jul 10, 2010
This trip was great fun and comes in three distinct parts. In the first, you walk along an old service road until it switchbacks from north   continue reading →

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hiked Alpaca Peak (via Zupjok)
Mood and date: Jun 14, 2009
The trail has three parts: walking on a road, semi bushwacking following ribbons but no trail, and hiking a ridge which is the most rewarding   continue reading →

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hiked Alpaca Peak (via Zupjok)
Date: Jun 14, 2009
The physical beauty of the ZLA (Zupjok/Llama/Alpaca) traverse is striking. We had a great group and everything worked in our favour. Thanks   continue reading →

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hiked Alpaca Peak (via Zupjok)
 
 
 
Mood and date: Jun 14, 2009
I had really wanted to do this hike after seeing pictures from other people's trips, so I grasped the opportunity when Ahmad posted a call-out.   continue reading →

Comments:1   Photo votes:3   Votes:1   Reads:1994  

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Contributor: Irina   Place name: Alpaca Peak (via Zupjok)   Downloads: 6   Uploaded: Sep 29, 2010
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