MOUNT ST. PIRAN OT4 SLOW PACE
Details
If you drop out past RSVP close time without a good reason you will be marked as a NO SHOW. IF YOU ARE DOUBLE-BOOKED YOU WILL BE MOVED TO NOT-GOING LIST. THIS TRIP WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT.
ALL RSVP QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ANSWERED
EARLY START AS IT IS A LONG DAY.
THIS TRIP WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT. PLEASE CHECK THE POSTING THE MORNING OF THE EVENT.
THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE HIKE AND PROVIDES TRULY FANTASTIC VIEWS OF LAKE LOUISE EVEN GREATER THAN MOUNT FAIRVIEW. MARKED AS OUTSTANDING IN "DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES"
Elevation Gain: +/- 800-1000 m
Distance: +/- 14-16 KM
Time: 8--9 hours + driving time.
https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=28167333
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/mount-st-piran
http://www.on-top.ca/Outings/2012/Mount-St-Piran-July-2012.html
WHO CAN ATTEND: no guests, no dogs, no kids, NO SPEED DEMONS
WE WILL MEET AT TRAILHEAD. WE DO NOT ARRANGE CARPOOLING, IF YOU NEED A RIDE USE A MESSAGE BOARD BELOW, ONLY IF YOU AND YOUR DRIVER FEELS COMFORTABLE. PLEASE WEAR A MASK!
ALL RSVP QUESTIONS ARE MANDATORY!
COVID19 GUIDELINES ARE IN PLACE:
- HIKING MAINTAINING AT LEAST 2 M DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES
- GROUP MAX OF 6-9
- IF YOU ARE SICK OR HAVE COVID SYMPTOMS OR TRAVELED OUT OF COUNTRY IN THE LAST 14 DAYS PLEASE DON'T COME
- FEEL FREE TO BRING A MASK IF YOU WANT
Pace - SLOW!!. Level: intermediate
We will be moving with a pace of THE SLOWEST HIKER.
IF YOU ARE DOUBLE-BOOKED YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THIS EVENT. You must stay with the group for the duration of the hike.
IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO HIKE WITH A GROUP PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP .Pace: RELAXED PACE, meaning Slower while ascending, moderate while descending otherwise yet taking time to embrace the views. If you are a speed demon please sign up for another hike. Absolutely NO RUNNING AHEAD OF THE GROUP. If you run ahead and push the group, we will not hike again in the future.
Group size: 12 maximum
Required Gear: Hiking boots, poles, dress in layers and be prepared for rain, snow, wind or any drastic weather change. Bring lunch, at least 2 L of water, carpool money, personal first air kit.
Suggested: good attitude, camera
Who can attend: No dogs. No children. No Smokers. Members only.
Gas Fee contribution: $25.00 per person exact change.
Safety and navigation as warranted:
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. Organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady 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.