Calgary Hiking and Scrambling Meetup

This is my first posted meetup in a long time albeit it a late one of sorts! Although I'm a bit more of a band-aid nowadays, I still like to move at a moderate pace. I'm looking for new partners to join me on scrambles in my attempt to finish off Kane's scramble book. We will take breaks as needed while gaining elevation but we will be moving quicker on the flats and downs. If you enjoy a slower relaxed pace, this might not be the event for you. It is a long one, and I don't want to be out there all day. Previous scrambling experience required with exposure and loose terrain

Distance: 30ish km
Elevation gain: 1400m
Estimated Time: 10 - 12 hours (not including driving)
Max Group Size: 6 (No children, No Pets, No guests)
Difficulty: Kane Moderate
Meeting Location: Valley Ridge street parking past the gas station

More info here:
https://bobspirko.ca/Skoki/Anthozoan/Anthozoan.htm

https://on-top.ca/Outings/2012/Anthozoan-Mountain-August-2012.html

If we have not hiked together before, please answer the questions 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.

Gear (Mandatory):
- Helmet
- Bear spray
- Appropriate footwear (Hiking Boots, Approach Shoes, Trail Runners)
- Headlamp (extra batteries)
- Food and water
- Proper hiking clothes (no cotton/jeans)
- Appropriate layers for changing weather (rain shell, down jacket, etc.)
- Toque/Gloves
- Personal first aid kit, toilet kit
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Micro spikes (wouldn't hurt as mountains have already got snow dusted this August)

Current forecast is for some afternoon rain. The older I get, the more of a fair-weather hiker I've become. I will cancel the event if forecast calls for more definite rain or simply switch to Skoki Mountain as a Plan B.

Please bring money for carpool. We may need additional drivers.

Disclaimer/Waiver: You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and by registering for this event 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 own safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group. The group will stay together. Do not sign up if you cannot meet this expectation.

You shall arrive prepared with an emergency name and phone number to be recorded prior to leaving the trailhead.

I always forget about this one. Time to get it done. Being the highest peak in the Kananaskis Range, Galatea will offer lofty views of the area. The route is generally straightforward, but there is some micro route-finding on the upper ridge to keep it less difficult than it needs to be. Reports all describe this ascent as being 90% slog followed by some exposed scrambling on the upper ridge to reach the summit. The weather is expected to be nice until mid-afternoon on Saturday, so I want to move at a decent pace and not linger too much before making the descent off the mountain. If the weather deteriorates for Saturday, I will postpone this event. Photo credit: Bob Spirko.

🌲 Distance: 18 km
🌲 Elevation gain: 1300m
🌲 Time: ~10 hours
🌲 Max Group Size: 8 (No children, No Pets, No guests)
🌲 Difficulty: S7 route
🌲 Meeting Location: Valley Ridge street parking past the gas station
🌲 Descriptive link: https://bobspirko.ca/SmithDorrien/MtGalatea/MtGalatea.html

🌲 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
- headlamp
- 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.

"Please answer all the RSVP questions and sign up for the waitlist. No guests please. Make sure to read full trip description. Please don't show up if you are not on the go list."

This should be a fun moderate scramble. We will also go check out the cave. Must bring a helmet. Please do your own trip research as well and make sure you can handle this trip
(don't rely on alltrails)

🌲 Distance: 10 km
🌲 Elevation gain: 1400m
🌲 Time: ~8 hours
More info here: https://bobspirko.ca/Banff/Cory/MtCory11.html

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
- headlamp
- 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: What we are doing out here is dangerous, by registering for this hike you signify that you are aware of the risks associated with nature hiking, snowshoeing, scrambling, wildlife encounters, as well as carpooling. You are aware of your physical limits, and how they relate to these activities. You also signify that you take full responsibility for your own safety. The organizer is not a trained guide, just a volunteer who likes the outdoors. Please do you own preparation for the trip and have all the gear. Be prepared for rain, snow, wind, sun, thunderstorm, bears, cougars, etc. While we will do our best to ensure that everyone returns safe and sound, you will not hold the organizer of the event or the organizers of this group responsible for any harm or liability that might occur as a result of your participation.