Porcupine Ridge S5

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/7/f/4/event_220766612.jpeg9.2 km return, approx. 700 m elevation gain.
Porcupine Ridge is the ridge that runs alongside Wasootch Ridge on the north. It is a classic ridge walk. There is no trail and there are some scramble steps. Follow Porcupine creek to the ridge and climb through the trees to a scramble step to gain the rocky ridge. The ridge features three gendarmes that can be manouvered around. The crux is a 10 meter section of knife edge that can also be avoided by dropping down the south side a bit. There are spots with significant drop offs on the north side of the ridge. we will go as far as is comfortable for the time of year and conditions. I have never done this ridge so it will be exploratory. Definately NO BEGINNERS.

Waivers: As per the new policy for waivers; I will bring the group waiver form with me to both the Calgary Meetup location and the trailhead. You must sign it before you will be allowed to go on this hike. You will also be asked to provide the name and phone number of an emergency contact. 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 hike with the group.http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/4/3/e/event_220765662.jpeghttp://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/4/4/8/event_220765672.jpeghttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/4/5/c/event_220765692.jpeg