Slow and Steady Hikers

***Group spread has become a big concern for me, and in order to combat it, my attendance limit going forward will be a max group of ten (or less), including me. I'm hopeful to reach people in recognizing how dangerous a practice this has become. If you have not been directly involved in an event where someone gets separated from the group, causing a major delay, you have definitely heard stories of it happening. Someone lost is the least of the concerns, which still has the potential to tax our overloaded SAR guys. It's just a matter of time before someone gets injured or, worse, loses their life, which has already happened to our beloved friend, Trina. If racing to the summit and back is the most important thing for you, please find an appropriate group to do that with, or organize trips yourself with capable, like-minded people. And please stay together as one group when you do.***

If being in our majestic mountains, soaking up all the beauty nature has to offer us, creating great memories with awesome, like minded people sounds good to you, please sign up and share your energy to getting the most out of our precious remaining life seconds!!!

***It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so will result in the participant not being allowed on this trip. A waitlist has automatically been created to determine your suitability as a potential participant for this trip. You must meet all the prerequisites to be eligible to attend this event. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it. Otherwise, you will remain on the waitlist. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.***

Aylmer Lookout : OT5

This is an ambitious trip for me because I'm struggling with my fitness level at the moment, but a definite way to shed unwanted pounds is to just do a 24k, 1100m gain hike!!! Should be OK with a little Advil, right???

This is not going to be a super fast pace trip, nor super slow. I'm going to say we'll be out on trail for 10 hours. We'll need to stay in fairly close range as this is a heavily populated bear habitat, and we'll need a few people carrying bear spray.

More than half of the gain on this trip is from the campground to the lookout. A second option for people joining will be to have a fire and wait at the campground for those who prefer to go up the lookout. Let's pack out some firewood regardless, and if we make good time throughout the trip, we can sit at a fire for an hour by the lake as well.

I need to keep the group size reasonable, and will do my best to accommodate the interest in this trip. Please don't take the spot for someone that would really like to go if you are only a maybe.

Cheers,

Michael JC

Yes, I can hear your groans about the start time. Suck it up!!! We're not going to work 🤪, we're going to have fun, and you'll appreciate being ahead of the ski crowd.

Times are approx... if you need to be back in the city at a specific time, it's best to sit this one out.

****Please be kind to your fellow hikers and only sign up if you are committed to the event so you don't take away the opportunity for someone else who might really want to join****.

Rideshare fee $20.00.

Must-Have Gear

-Microspikes
-Gaiters
-Sunscreen
-Bear Spray (not a 'must have' but bring if you do have, please)
-Headlamp (With fresh batteries)
-An appropriate backpack
-Proper hiking clothes/boots (NO COTTON), 1.5 liters of water, toque, **MULTIPLE pairs of gloves**, at least two), personal first aid kit, emergency bivvy sack, and fire starting materials.

***We're into the carrying multiple layers season; pack appropriately, i.e., like you are spending the night out unexpectedly!!!***

**HEADLAMP**(<-------this is written twice, did you notice?) and FRESH batteries, spare socks, 1 liter of water 'minimum,' a lunch or high energy snack foods.

Recommended Gear

-Hiking poles
-Hand/Toe warmers
-Thermos
-Ski Goggles

Your participation in this event means you have read and accepted the waiver by signing up for it. If you have stated "no" in your profile, you will not be accepted to participate. You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and are physically fit to do this hike with the group.

Join me for a loop close to Cochrane.

Trail Description:
Glenbow - Yodel Loop - Bowbend - Badger Bowl - Tiger Lilly Loop on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/glenbow-yodel-loop-bowbend-badger-bowl-tiger-lilly-loop?sh=div9ua&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

Distance:
10km
Elevation:
500m

Pace:
Quick

Gear:
Hiking Clothes and Shoes
Refreshments

Carpool etiquette: https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53769440

Code Of Conduct: By signing up for this hike, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Waiver and Disclaimer:
Be aware that the hosts are volunteers and not trained guides. Assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being.
All participants are responsible for assessing the current road, weather, trail and avalanche conditions for the trip. You must ensure you are fully prepared with proper gear and you are capable to do the trail with the group.