Beginners: train with me to summit Wolverine!

Meetup: Basher → Train for Wolverine Peak Summit Hike
Date & Time: November 5th, meet 3:00 PM at Basher Trailhead
Meeting Location: Basher Trailhead parking lot (coordinate via GPS / map)
Estimated Duration: 2 hours (round-trip)
Distance & Elevation: ~4 mi round-trip, 384 ftelevation gain
Difficulty: This part of the hike is relatively easy and fun.

### What to Bring / Gear Checklist

• Sturdy hiking boots (good traction)
• Layers of clothing (base, insulating, wind/rain shell)
• Hat and gloves
• Water (recommend 1-2 liters) + electrolytes
• Trekking poles (helpful for steep uphill & downhill)
• Map / GPS or trail app (download offline)
• Headlamp (just in case)
• Bear spray / awareness (they still might be around)

### Plan & Timeline (approx)

• 3:00 PM — Meet at trailhead, finalize gear, quick briefing
• 3:15 PM — Begin hike and go in for 2.0 miles
• 5:00pm - Reach parking lot to finish

(Times are estimates; adjust based on group fitness and conditions.)

### Safety & Etiquette Notes

• Stick together; keep within visual / communication range
• Be wildlife aware — moose, bears can be in the area
• Watch weather — mountain conditions can change quickly
• If someone in the group needs to turn back, no one left behind