Elbow Falls and Beaver Flats - Very Slow

Due to COVID-19:

1. IF YOU HAVE NOT HIKED WITH ME BEFORE - HOW MANY COVID-19 VACCINATIONS HAVE YOU RECEIVED? WHAT WAS THE DATE OF YOUR LAST SHOT? PLEASE LET ME KNOW EITHER IN THE COMMENTS SECTION OR BY PRIVATE MESSAGE. I WILL NOT MOVE YOU FROM THE WAITLIST WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. THANK YOU.
2. Attendance will be limited and is at my discretion, not first come first serve. Members with NO-SHOWS will not be accepted.
3. Waiver is now online - you must agree to the waiver before you can attend this event. It can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTCWZR3 Please do not fill out the online waiver until you are on the going list. Filling out the waiver if you are on the waitlist will not give you a spot on the going list.
4. If you develop symptoms before the hike or come into contact with someone who has COVID-19 symptoms, or have returned from international travel within 2 weeks of this hike, please remove yourself from the going list.

Pace - VERY SLOW.
Distance: 6-7km, Elevation Gain: 60m
*Please note that a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for this area.

Absolute musts for this hike are BEARSPRAY and MICROSPIKES. Please do not put me in the position of having to turn you away from the hike if you do not have them.

Trailhead location from west edge of Calgary:
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/51.0886478,-114.2734136/Elbow+Falls+Provincial+Recreation+Area/@50.9759431,-114.8223867,10z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x5370fd66db57d16b:0x1ab778d4ff89c84!2m2!1d-114.7817053!2d50.86761!3e0?entry=ttu

A waitlist has been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. Please answer any RSVP questions, and if the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it or you will remain on the waitlist. If you have rated yourself as MODERATE/INTERMEDIATE on your profile, you will need to send me a private message about why you want to attend a VERY SLOW hike, as we do not want to rush. Members with "NO-SHOWS" will not be accepted.

THIS TRIP WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE THE MORNING OF THE TRIP TO MAKE SURE THE TRIP HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Time: 3-4 hrs. + drive time
No dogs, no children, no guests.

Required Gear: Absolutely NO cotton clothing. Water (2 litres or more), lunch/snacks, bearspray, microspikes, sturdy boots, backpack, appropriate layers for the temperature plus additional layers for when we stop, hat, personal-sized first aid kit, personal medications (if needed), (NO BEAR BELLS).

Suggested Gear: hiking poles, bandanna, camera/small binoculars, outdoor “bathroom” kit (toilet paper, plastic bag to carry out used T.P., hand sanitizer, etc.), lightweight pad to sit on, change of socks/footwear for after the hike.

Be Bear Smart! Be prepared with your bear spray and know how to use it. http://www.albertaparks.ca/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/wildlife/be-bear-smart.aspx

Carpools - I do not arrange carpools. Carpooling is the sole decision of the driver due to COVID-19. No one will be forced to carpool due to COVID-19. If you do carpool, I would suggest wearing masks to keep each other safe. Rides can be arranged in the comments section, or via private personal messages. Suggested Gas Fee contribution: $15.00 per person.

WAIVER: You must agree to our online club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTCWZR3 Please do not fill out the online waiver until you are on the going list. Filling out the waiver if you are on the waitlist will not give you a spot on the going list.

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 road conditions, weather, your physical condition, trail and avalanche conditions for the trip. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.