Day 2: Windy Point Ridge (Talus, Buckle) - S6

This is the second objective of a two-day trip to the David Thompson area. I might change this objective to a different one depending on the weather conditions and we'll see how everyone feels after the first day. This second hike is NOT a short one and will require some endurance. I set an early start time to ensure we have enough time to complete it. I'm not sure what the conditions will be like on the ascent up the gully after leaving the valley, so I'm bringing my snowshoes just in case. I suspect there will be lingering snow and this might actually make the ascent easier. I plan to bring crampons as well because there's a chance we may encounter hard packed snow in the gully. Let me know when you're signing up if you plan to come only for a day trip. (Photo credit - Vern Dewitt)

🌲 Distance: 23km
🌲 Elevation gain: 1450m
🌲 Time: 10 hours
🌲 Max Group Size: 6 (No children, No Pets, No guests)
🌲 Difficulty: S5 route
🌲 Meeting Location: Mount Stelfox trailhead
🌲 Descriptive Link: https://www.explor8ion.com/2023/05/13/gates-to-the-david-thompson/

🌲 If we have not hiked together before, please answer the question regarding your hiking experience. The waitlist for this event is not first come, first serve, but rather is based on your hiking/scrambling experience that is suitable for this hike.
🌲 I prefer to move at a moderate and steady pace with short breaks only when necessary (e.g., re/delayering, bathroom, snacks, lunch). This means that if you need to stop for frequent and/or elaborate photo shoots at every large boulder and pseudo-view point, please do not sign up. It is also a must that the GROUP STAYS TOGETHER, so don't sign up if you want to take off to do exploratory route finding through the bushes or up an uninviting gully or trying to set a personal best time. It is also not acceptable to break off into your own small group to selfishly bag a peak and then head back to the trailhead while leaving the rest of the group behind.

🌲 Required gear:
- microspikes
- snowshoes (recommended)
- crampons (recommended)
- ice axe (recommended)
- helmet
- headlamp
- water
- lunch / snacks
- hiking boots
- hat / gloves
- sensible outdoor clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- appropriate layers for changing weather (rain shell, down jacket, etc.)
- personal first aid kit, toilet kit
- trekking poles
- sunglasses

🌲 WAIVER: You must sign the 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. The organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead.
🌲 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.