Anklebiter Ridge-Bluemat Hill Loop ( S5)

Meetup Departure Time: 07:57 am
Trailhead Arrival Time: ~09:15 am

The hiking & scrambling objective for the day is Anklebiter/Bluemat Ridge loop. This will involve a steep climb to the Anklebiter Ridge summit, followed by a traverse to Bluemat Hill. As there is no defined trail we will enjoy bushwhacking at times, although that is fairly easy. There are good trip reports to reference the scrambling and Bluemat descent.

It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully as there is some mild exposure and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so, will result in participant not allowed on this event. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.

A waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. You must meet all the prerequisites (includes correctly answering the RSVP question and a hiking history) to be eligible to attend. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, otherwise, you will remain on the waiting list.

This trip will be weather dependent. Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.
🌲Distance: <8 km
🌲Elevation Gain: <950
🌲Technical Difficulty: Moderate
🌲Physical Difficulty: Moderate
🌲Group size: 13
🌲Event Pace: A safe pace both up and down - not a photographer's pace.

RESTRICTIONS: No dogs, no children, no guests.

🌲Mandatory Gear & Attitude:
• Remember that we plan for the worst and will take the rest - no bad weather only wrong clothing.
• Personal First Aid Kit & toiletry kit
• Appropriate winter layer clothing (no cotton and don't forget head covering/extra gloves)
• Sturdy hiking boots & microspikes (Kahtoola style not Yak)
• Refuel, refreshments & hydration (food/snacks/drink -hot/cold or both)
• Bag for your dirty boots/wet shoes
• Positive attitude
🌲Recommended Gear:
• Trekking Poles & Gaiters
• Sunglasses/goggles (polarized recommended)
• Camera
• Sunscreen lotion
🌲Gas Fee contribution: $20.00 per person.
🌲Trip Information:
[Anklebiter Ridge (+Bluemat Hill) – Explor8ion - a slice of infinity.pdf - Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vrSp8T8slojr0adomagVzCgnFCKZwOMr/view)
Trailhead for Anklebiter Ridge Loop on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/anklebiter-ridge
🌲Weather Forecast:
Mount Fable Weather Forecast (2702m)
🌲WAIVER:You must sign our 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. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/
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.