Wapta Mountain (S7)

You've all been waiting for it and the time has finally come - the first official co-organized trip by me and the Raven! It came down to this hike or another one that offered good scrambling but boring views of the Sawback Range. I need views of glaciers and lakes to be in my happy place. The weather is looking fantastic for Saturday, so let's get out and enjoy it with some amazing views of Yoho. I posted this scramble last summer but had to cancel it due to conflicting plans. Please do your research and read the trip report that I posted here as well as some others so you know what to expect for the crux. I will not be bringing rope, so you need to be comfortable with downclimbing the crux. This is a difficult scramble, so please don't sign up if you don't know what scrambling is or have no experience with it. Yes, I do actually read the responses to the screening question. It will be a hot day, so make sure you have enough water. (Photo credit - Vern Dewitt)

🌲 Distance: 15km
🌲 Elevation gain: 1400m
🌲 Time: 10-12 hours
🌲 Max Group Size: 6 (No children, No Pets, No guests)
🌲 Difficulty: S7 route
🌲 Meeting Location: Valley Ridge (street parking near the arena)
🌲 Descriptive Link: https://www.explor8ion.com/2007/08/16/wapta-mountain/

🌲 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:
- helmet
- 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.