This snowshoe is for experienced, elevation, snowshoer's only, and is 90% OFF-TRAIL with little likelihood of a broken trail. Views of Bow Valley should be awesome.
Participation is not first-come / first-serve, an automatic waitlist has been created; acceptance onto the hike is at the discretion of the organizers - if you do not hike with us regularly, please answer the WAITLIST questions.
REQUIRED GEAR: SNOWSHOES & MIRCOSPIKES, WATERPROOF hiking boots, gaiters, layered clothing, hiking poles, hat, extra gloves/socks, personal medications (if needed). Bring ample water, a lunch, and snacks.
MEETUP LOCATION: 8:30AM - Along the Road into Juniper Hotel (Banff)
DISTANCE: 11-km depending on route
NET ELEVATION GAIN: Approx. 700-m
PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY: EXPERIENCED OFF-TRAIL IN WINTER CONDITIONS (OT5)
Trip Descriptions:
http://bobspirko.ca/Snowshoe/CopperWestRidge/CopperWestRidgeX.html
PACE: STEADY - NOT SLOW. We will hike together and stay in-touch as a group, but you'll need to be able to keep up with the core group pace; please do not sign up for this hike if you aren’t interested in hiking on the group route.
NO PETS, GUESTS, or CHILDREN
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 a participant not being allowed on this trip. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to the morning of the trip.
WAIVER: As per the new policy for waivers, the waiver form will be signed at the trailhead. You must sign it before you will be allowed to go on this event. http://bit.ly/SnS_Waiver You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information.
DISCLAIMER: You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. Your participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver. 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 you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this event with the group.