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Yellow Aster- Mount Baker-USA

Join us as we hike one of the most stunning trails anywhere in the Pacific Northwest, in Fall.
We will start with one group of 12 (limit per US Forest Service) but if we have volunteers to lead other groups, we will add groups of 12 more spaces and have those group leave 10 minutes after the first group(s).
Plan on to be at Abbotsford/Sumas at approximately 7 AM.

Please text me or add a comment to the meetup page (before crossing the border) if you are running late. We will meet at the Ranger Station (near the parking ticket machines) in Glacier at approximately 8 AM and then at the trailhead.
NOTE: The forest service road may be bumpy so make sure you drive carefully on this road.

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Moderate, Elevation Gain: 780m
Distance: 13.2 km
Hiking Time: 6 hours

*Carpool fee is $8 cash per hour x 6 hours of travel: approximate total = $50 cash

Meeting point is:
Tomyhoi/Yellow Aster Butte Trailhead, NF-3065, Deming, WA 98244, United States
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

  1. Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
  2. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + ample amount of water + Lunch + Snacks
  3. Sweater or a hoodie
  4. Canadian Passport or Visa to enter United State
  5. 10 Essentials

Transit Access: Attendees must arrange for carpool**.**
Carpool List:
**https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jiuwhla75kaKrK0claEzMLHq1lNLYjAQ_OWv0iBAYK0/edit?gid=0#gid=0**

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will, however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; flooding; bridge failure; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
We hike together at a moderate pace, but if you cannot keep pace then you are responsible to safely hike your way back to the starting point.

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