Barrier Lookout - Strong Beginners are welcome!

Details:
Distance: 14km RT. (estimate)
Elevation gain: 500km.
Pace: Moderate

Destination: A fire lookout with gorgeous views of Barrier Lake and the surrounding mountains, including Baldy, Porcupine ridge, Wasootch ridge.

Driving directions: Trans-Canada (Hwy 1) North to Hwy 40. Turn left at Hwy 40 and drive to the Barrier Lake parking area (sign) on right. Park at the potties next to the lake.

We will stop periodically for rest stops and to enjoy the views. This may not be the right hike for you if you want to race to the destination or if you don’t want to stay with the group.

What to bring:
MICRO-SPIKES are mandatory. Poles, bear spray, snacks, layers, plastic bag, spare shoes to change, plenty of water AND.....sense of humor!

CARPOOLING: If you wish to arrange your own carpooling, please use the comments section below to offer or request a ride. Once initial contact is made final arrangements can be made through private messaging. Suggested gas fee contribution is $10. Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear.

IMPORTANT:
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.

Read the WAIVER by clicking HERE: https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768842

QUESTIONS: Send me a direct message.

NOTES

1. Your Hosts are volunteers, not trained guides.
2. It is the responsibility of the participant to check for any updates, changes or cancellations before the trip.

If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/

If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, otherwise, you will be moved to the waiting list. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.

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 (if applicable) 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.