MACKS NORTH - LEVEL 5 CHIP HIGH ROLLER!!!
Details
YOU MUST BE IN GOOD CARDIO SHAPE AND ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP. NO NEW HIKERS! I will be taking short breaks on the way up, fewer descending. All go to the waitlist.
Although loose in parts, there is some climbing and a pseudo knife-edge traverse to the summit, making this a hike that’s worth doing.
PLEASE GIVE YOUR DRIVER $ . ALWAYS OFFER. IT'S UP TO THEM TO ACCEPT.
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TH: Macks Canyon
Dist: ~6 miles (up and back)
Elev Gain: 1800 feet
Elev at Peak: 9,820 feet / 2,993 meters
Hike Time (incl breaks): 7-8 hours
Difficulty: 5 out of 5
Class: 4 out of 5
Danger Level: 5 out of 5
Pace: 2/5
Breaks: short; longer at the peak
WHAT TO BRING
Backpack: Daypack
Water: 3 liters (100oz)
Energy: Snacks, electrolytes, a small lunch for the peak
Shoes: Lightweight hiking or trail runners
Clothing: Extra layers for weather, especially a rain jacket; gaiters
Sun Protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses, SPF clothing, hat, etc.
Headlamp: Always
Helmet: Yes
Gloves: Yes, for the sharp rock
Trekking poles: Helpful, especially in the scree
After responding to attend this event, please answer all of the questions fully and honestly or you may be moved to the Not Going list. If you are automatically on the hike you will not see the questions. The questions will vary, depending on the hike.
EAT before you go; you will expend a lot of energy
NO guests; NO pets
PACE and ABILITY must be maintained
ALWAYS stay with the group
SAFETY is the number one priority
RESPECT everyone’s time - don’t be late; you’ll be left behind. Be ready to go BEFORE you arrive at the SF.
SCRAMBLING CLASSIFICATIONS:
Walking; low chance of injury
Simple scrambling; occasional use of the hands; little potential danger
Scrambling; increased exposure; handholds are necessary; falls could easily be fatal
Simple climbing with exposure; natural protection easily found; falls may well be fatal
Technical rope climbing; un-roped falls can result in severe injury or death
THIS HIKE MAY BE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER