Golden Ears Summit Trail (HARD)[Weather Dependent]

## Details

We start from West Canyon Parking Lot at 7:30 after round of introductions and hike along the West Canyon Trail till Alder Flats. Then follow Golden Ears Trail till the top and same way back. This hike should take around 10 hrs in total. Trail is challenging an requires a lot of stamina. Please be prepared and maybe bring a hiking buddy since everyone can have different speed on the hike and you would not like to be left alone. Every vehicle should book a day use pass from https://reserve.bcparks.ca/dayuse/registration for Golden Ears Provincial Park > West Canyon Trailhead Parking Lot - Parking.

. Bring enough water and food, and good hiking shoes, bear spray etc also a friendly attitude.

If your car pooling group is faster than you consider going back without summiting, do not make anyone wait unless emergency.

Tentative Plan:
Ascent and Descent Map
All Trails Link

Weather:
If it is rainy then even will be postponed 1 or 2 weeks.

Requirements:
You will need appropriate clothing, Ten Essentials, gloves might be useful.
Carpooling:
Please use the comments and chat to arrange carpooling. Offer or request carpooling for 15$ per person.
Fitness
Please be aware of your level of fitness and compare it with hiking info and if you're not sure, please talk with the organizer about it.
Safety:
Your face should be visible in your profile in case of an emergency.
Please make a family member or close friend aware of your hiking plan and your location before the hike! If you need medicine or you have a medical condition, please be prepared before the hike and talk with the organizer about it! We try to have a suitable pace for everyone and will care for each other on the hike, but at the same time, everyone on this hike is fully responsible for their safety and the organizer doesn't have any responsibility for any incident.
Disclaimer
By going on this Meetup event, you acknowledge and agree that you are participating at your own risk and are entirely responsible for your own safety getting to and from the trailhead, on the hike, and during the course of the event. In case of an accident, illness, or other incapacities, you agree to pay for your own medical and/or evacuation expenses, whether or not you have specifically authorized them. You also verify that you are in good health and are physically capable of carrying out this hike. Therefore, you agree to release the Meetup Group, the Organizer, the Meetup Host, and any affiliate from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury which may arise out of participation in the Meetup event, including during transportation to and from the event.