Relaxed pace Backpacking Trip to Tombstone Lakes - 2 nights

PLEASE SEE UPDATE IN COMMENTS

I will be posting multiple backpacking trips this summer. This is the 3rd one to Tombstone Backcountry. We will hike as a group and take our time, we are not rushing to the campsite.

The full trip is four nights long. I will meet people camping all four nights at the Elbow Lake parking lot at 10am on August 6th. The first group will hike up to the Elbow Lake and camp there for the night. The second group will hike by themselves on August 7th up to Elbow Lake, and meet me at the first group firepit at 10am, ready to hike to Tombstone. We'll leave as a group and hike together at a relaxed pace, no running ahead.

This will be a relaxing trip, no rushing, no getting up at 6am. On the third morning we'll go on a day hike to Rae Lake and fourth day we'llgo on a shorter, more relaxed day hike to Tombstone Lakes with a picnic lunch and some people will be fishing. Please see the photos for details on the day hikes. The Rae Lake hike will start at approximately 9:30am and the Tombstone hike will start at approximately 10am. The fifth day, we will all hike out together at approximately 1pm, after lunch. I am not a morning person, so we will not jump out of bed, pack up, and race to the cars on the final day of any of these backpacking trips. It takes all the fun out it for me and we've had health emergencies in the past when the group splits into two. My we'll behaved German Shepherd will be on this trip. She is a strong hiker and has her own backpack.

Please no side or partial trips or shadow bookings (not getting accepted on the trip, but booking the same nights at the campground).

Everyone must have their own gear, have backpacking experience, and agree to follow all Alberta Parks and Slow and Steady regulations, including leave no trace.

There is a waitlist for this event. To be accepted you must agree to follow the rules and have hiked with me at least twice before (so I know if you are a good fit with the group). Once you are accepted on the trip, you will need to book your own campsite and send me a screenshot of your permit.

Must have positive attitude and answer the questions. Passive aggressive behaviour not tolerated. I know I am being strict on the rules, but unfortunately this is based on negative past experiences organizing these trips. The point is for everyone to have fun and enjoy nature, without any unnecessary drama or stress. I hope you understand.

PLEASE MENTION ON THE WAITLIST WHICH DAY YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN. PLEASE DON'T BOOK YOUR SITE UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED OFF THE WAITLIST.
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WAIVER:
As per the new policy for waivers, the waiver form will be signed atc 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 hike with the group.