Johnston Canyon/Ink Pots - Return Via Moose Meadows (T3) *MICROSPIKES MANDATORY*
Details
Let's check out Johnston Canyon and the Ink Pots before the big melt starts! We will hike to the Ink Pots via Johnston Canyon. On our way back, we will hike through Moose Meadows (very beautiful) and back to the parking lot (under 2kms).
The Ink Pots are several cold mineral springs bubbling to the surface in the open meadows beside Johnston Canyon Creek.
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 bring allowed on this trip or removal from trip at the organizers discretion. You must answer all questions. You must meet all the pre-requisites to be eligible to attend this trip. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, via text or email. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.
This trip will be weather dependent. Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.
Distance:
11.0 return via Moose Meadows
Just under 2 kms back to main parking lot
Elevation Gain: 600 +/-
Physical Difficulty: T3 -
https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/5267322/Trail_Rating_System/
Duration: We are out for a day.
PACE: Relaxed - meaning slower while ascending, moderate while descending. The journey is as important as the destination, so we will stop periodically for photos, delaying, bathroom breaks, and to just enjoy the views.
REFERENCES:
https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/hike-ink-pots-banff/
https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/banff/johnston-canyon-and-ink-pots/
Weather Report: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/14-day-weather-trend/alberta/johnston-canyon-banff-national-park?from7day=1
RESTRICTIONS: No dogs (except for health), no children, no guests.
REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
. bear spray
· backpack
· hiking boots
. toque
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
. hand/toe warmers
· snacks
. microspikes ** MANDATORY****
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
. warm layers
. gloves/mittens
· personal first aid kit
· plastic bag for your wet/muddy stuff
. sense of humour ** Mandatory :-)
https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/the-10-essentials-hiking-camping
SUGGESTED GEAR:
· gaiters
· poles
· balaclava
· change of clothes
. sense of adventure **
RESTRICTIONS: No dogs (except for health), no children, no guests.
CARPOOLING: Carpooling will not be arranged for this hike; however, it is at your discretion if you wish to do so. Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $25.00. Carpool etiquette: http://bit.ly/Carpool_Etiquette
CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip, and provide an emergency name and phone number. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver:https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/
CODE OF CONDUCT: By signing up for this hike, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct
If you are confirmed on this hike, you must complete the following online waiver in order to attend https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6F6GMMN
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.