Description:
A good well-marked trail with two long climbs at a moderate grade. When snow lies on the east face in late spring and early fall, be prepared to kick steps onto the summit ridge.
• Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to changes in government restrictions.
• Carpooling: Use at your own discretion and what you are comfortable with.
• No food / snack sharing.
• Bring your own wipes and hand sanitizer and a mask.
• Social distancing and any other rules set out by authorities must be followed. Please respect others.
• Washrooms may not be available - please be prepared to pack out what you bring in, such as
Toilet paper, etc.
• Please make yourself aware of the risks in participating in this sort of event and decide
accordingly.
• Don`t forget the usual items; bear spray, proper clothing, water, food, equipment and first aid kit.
• Trip participants are asked to provide their cell contact information and emergency contact
information to the trip coordinator, prior to, due to the 'meet at trail head' requirement.
• Please do not sign up if you are experiencing any flu like, cold, or Covid19 symptoms.
** Please remember to Microspikes and Hiking poles.
Hiking Distance: 14.5 Kilometers Return / 5 to 6 Hours
Height Gain: 680 Meters / 2231 Feet
High Point: 1750 Meters / 5741 Feet
Difficulty Level: Moderately Strenuous
Rendezvous Point: Meet at the Trailhead ready to hike at 10:00 a.m. We will park at the winter gates on Highway 66.
Event Coordinator: For inquiries, please contact the event coordinator Gigi Fleury at (403) 710-2490 or by email at gigifleury@hotmail.ca. On the day of the event, call or text me if your plans have changed.
Guest Policy: The Club is currently discouraging guests of a member attending an event at this time due to the pandemic situation and potential liability issues. Once the government has lifted and has relaxed restrictions, guests are more than welcome to attend two events, as per the Calgary Ski Club Policy prior to Covid-19.
Pet Policy: Pets will not be allowed.
Please ensure that you have purchased your Kananaskis Conservation Pass ahead of time.