Slow and Steady Hikers

Mount Bryant Lake: out and back 15k at 573 meter gain. This hike is a diverse landscape that starts out hiking threw a Boulder thick dry creek. Then as we begin to gain elevation threw the forest and over the tree until we reach the mountain lake.
This is one of the hidden gems along the powderface trail.
2 options for meeting will at the Somerset LRT east parking lot for anybody that wants to carpool. ( 25 dollar gas fee to the driver), or the elbow valley visitor center.

Somerset east parking lot @ 7:30 am.
Elbow valley visitor center @ 8:30am.

In addition to this hike everyone is welcome to join in after hike get together, in bragg creek. An opportunity to get to know each other better and celebrate the " Dulcius ex asperis " -the sweetness after the struggle- with food and drinks. It's not mandatory but it will be part of the event so if your are car pooling prepare to participate or make alternate plans.

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 participant not allowed on this trip. A waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. You must meet all the pre-requisites to be eligible to attend this trip. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, otherwise, you will remain on the waiting list. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation. PLEASE ANSWER ALL RSVP QUESTIONS OR YOU REMAIN ON WAITLIST!.
We will have a cheese party at the scenic spot with the views. Please bring 50-100 g of your favorite cheese, pre-cut ready to eat. you are welcome to bring fruit or any appetizer of your choice instead, if you don't eat cheese.
WHO CAN ATTEND: no guests, no dogs, no kids,. THE PACE IS SLOW! NO SPEED DEMONS
ALL RSVP QUESTIONS ARE MANDATORY!
THIS TRIP WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT. PLEASE CHECK THE POSTING THE MORNING OF THE EVENT. BEAR SPRAY IS MANDATORY, MICROSPIKES ARE MANDATORY I will be checking your gear.
We will be moving with a pace of a SLOWEST HIKER. IF YOU RUN AWAY AT ANY TIME DURING THIS HIKE WE WILL NEVER HIKE AGAIN!

Distance: ~8-10 m return, Elevation Gain: ~500 m

http://hikingwithbarry.com/2012/05/23/baldy-pass-kananaskis-country-hiking-alberta

MUST ANSWER All RSVP questions
You must stay with the group for the duration of the hike. If you are a SPEED DEMON, please find another event!!

Time: 5-6 hours on trail and 1.5 h one way driving time. We are out for a day. If you have evening plans, please do not sign up for this hike, as we cannot guarantee return times.

Required Gear: Microspikes, Water (2 litres or more),bearspray, lunch, first aid kit, winter boots, backpack,dress in layers, hiking poles

Gas Fee contribution: $20.00 per person/at the end of the trip

WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip and you shall arrive prepared with an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. Organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/

Disclaimer: You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.

***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.***

Let's get this outta the way... my thoughts are, the only hike that's better than a hike that starts with a headlamp, is a hike that starts with a headlamp and ends with a headlamp!!! We are very lucky to live this close to the mountains, right? If spending an ENTIRE day in our majestic mountains sharing amazing adventures with like minded people creating new memories to get the best return for our precious remaining life seconds sounds good to you... read on!!!

Dry Island Buffalo Jump: Crazy Dino Adventure Day (OT5/S4 ish)

We are so lucky here in AB that we have access to such diverse ecosystems. Dry Island Buffalo Jump is one that is absolutely amazing. Driving east of Three Hills you'd never think that the sea of farmland you are looking at would ever end, but all of a sudden you come up on this beautiful valley filled with some very unique and interesting terrain. Hoodoos, the Saskatchewan River, there will be larches and fall yellows, if we're lucky we'll find some cool bugs, probably some cactus, animal bones, I can nearly ALWAYS spot dino fossil. There is just a feast of interesting things to see and do here.

AND ... of course there has to be some spice on my trips... mwuhahahahahaaaaaa. If we're really lucky, maybe some bushwhacking, and I'm gonna guarantee 100% you WILL be scrambling. Whoop whoooooop!!!!

There's no stats... you have to reasonably fit, not afraid of heights, and slightly crazy. We'll be hiking on site for 6 hours or so.

Looks like a pretty nice day, as of now 14° for the high... Not too hot, not too cold but juuuuuuust right for a fun day!!!

Cheers,

Michael JC

My hikes typically have off-routing and bushwhacking. If that's not your thing, don't sign up. No whining allowed on the hill!!!

Ride share fee $25.00.

***Must-Have Gear***

-Scrambling Gloves of some kind
-Crazy sense for adventure
-Probably some sunscreen
-14c for a high but still pack layers
-An appropriate backpack
-Proper hiking clothes/boots (NO COTTON), personal first aid kit, emergency bivvy sack and fire starting materials, spare socks, two liters of water for this one please, a lunch and high energy snack foods.

Recommended Gear
-Hiking poles
-Gaiters
-Change of shoes and socks for after the hike

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 hike with the group.