Slow and Steady Hikers

I've been off hiking for several months, so I'm starting back with a couple slow paced hikes. Expect my hikes to move to slow/relaxed and then to relaxed by March and into relaxed/moderate by April/May. For this hike, we are going slow, absolutely no running ahead.

We're going to do a winter hike on Yamnuska to Raven's End. We're hiking at a slow pace for people getting back into hiking after a break.

Distance - 7.9km

Elevation - 552m

Maximum group size is 12, for fun and safety. I will take a maximum of 2 new to me hikers.

Please bring microspikes, gaiters, waterproof hiking boots, poles, layers, water, first aid kit, lunch.

Meet in the Yamnuska parking lot ready to hike at 10am.

Arrange your own carpooling in the comments AFTER you have been accepted on the hike. Recommended $20 gas fee. I can take 3 people from the Petro at Hwy 1 and 22.

Please note: If you sign up, but cannot attend, please take yourself off the list. If you cancel after 6pm the night before or don't show up (without a good reason), you will be marked as a "no show". It is inconsiderate to those on the waitlist who don't get to attend and everyone waiting for you at the trailhead.

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WAIVER:
As per the new policy for waivers, the waiver form will be signed at the trailhead. You must sign it before you will be allowed to go on this event. You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information.
https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/
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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/

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 note that i am no longer going to add from the waitlist for this walk. Administration of it is a lot. I will allow a max of 22 people to join as the system lets them in. If you remain on the waitlist I apologize but the group size is a lot right now. Please do NOT “no show” and please minimize your “day of” cancellations to respect the demand. Thank you!!!

What we’ll do:
This is an invitation to Slow and Steady members to join us on
5-7 km Thursday evening Fish Creek Walk. The walk will start at 6:15 pm to facilitate members after work transportation. We will wait up to 5 minutes at the meet up location in case you get stuck in traffic.

Please note that we all walk at different paces, however we strive to stay together and enjoy each others company. We will walk at a slow to medium pace, and will stop for the occasional "Kodak" moment.

Summary:
Event host will pick the route/meetup location each week dependent on weather and trail conditions so please watch the posting!
Typically, we'll walk towards Bebo Grove and Shannon Terrace.

Distance: approx. 5-8 km on asphalt or dirt trails
Fish Creek trail system info: https://www.albertaparks.ca/media/2478344/fcpp_single_track_trail_map.pdf

Elevation Gain: minimal

Pace: Relaxed beginner/Intermediate level

What to bring:

• good walking / trekking shoes are a must
• city ice spikes are mandatory in winter
• Headlamp
• appropriate layers for the temperature, and snacks if you wish

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 allowed on event. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.

Waiver:the waiver form will be signed at the trailhead. You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information.

Disclaimer: You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this event with the group.