Rummel Lake Trail Snowshoe

Description:
With all the fresh snow this will be a beautiful snowshoe in the mountains! Snowshoes are mandatory so we can all stay together as the snow will most likely be quite deep. No beginners please.

• Distance: approx. 11km
• Elevation gain: approx. 450m
• Difficulty: moderate
• Number of hikers: approx. 8 (no beginners)

If you sign up, but cannot attend, please remove your name from the list by 10am Saturday. If you cancel anytime after 10:00am Saturday or don’t show up (without contacting me) you will be marked as a “no show”. This is visible to other organizers and may affect your chances of attending other hikes.

Snowshoe rentals: Outlaw Sports/Rapid Rent; University of Calgary.
Secure rental 24 hours in advance.
Feel free to comment below if you know other places to rent.

Meet up time and location:
8:00 am @ Shouldice Park and Ride Lot
We will carpool from here.
Drivers: a Kananaskis Pass is required
Trailhead: along the Smith-Dorrien Spray Lakes Road (HWY 742) and directly across the access road to Mount Engadine Lodge. No official parking area.
Follow ‘All Trails’ directions: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/rummel-lake-trail

Weather/cancellations:
Please check Meetup on morning of hike for additional instructions and/or possible cancellation due to weather.

Gas fee:
Suggested gas fee contribution: $20. per person.

Gear:
Snowshoes
Waterproof winter hiking boots
Microspikes
Poles
Bear spray
Lunch & snacks
Drinking water
Layers for wind, rain, snow
Hat, touque
Gloves
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Light sitting pad

Waiver: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip, and provide an emergency name and phone number. Waiver will be provided at trailhead.
Your participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver. If you have stated "no" in your profile you will not be accepted to participate.
If you would like a copy of the Risk Waiver Form ahead of time, please message me.

Disclaimer:
You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility 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.
It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so, will result in participant not being allowed on this trip.

Information and cancellation:
As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.