Windy Peak Hills - Mothers Day Hike OT2/3 SLOW Strong Beginners/Intermediates

PLEASE READ ALL DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP!!!
Attendance is at the Organizers discretion. You will be considered if you have attended an urban walk with me or done a mountain hike with me previously.

We will be limited to a total of 12 hikers at this time. This hike is appropriate for STRONG beginners however... WE WILL BE GOING SLOW. We stay together.

How Do I Know This Hike Is For Me?
Are you a very slow beginner or moderate hiker and are worried about your ability to keep up? Do you walk really slow but REALLY want to hike? On my hikes you will achieve more than you thought you could... Please do NOT attend expecting to be way ahead of the group if we are too slow for you. That is not my style... the journey is just as important as the destination.

Attendance is at discretion of the organizer. If you are ill or do not feel in any way well please DO NOT attend this event. You will be sent home.

It is up to you to watch for updates and any changes to this event

Research /resources:

https://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/Kananaskis/WindyPeak/WindyPeak.html

Trip Description:
We start out at the Tim Hortons in Black Diamond and travel south on hwy 22. We will be going 26 km south of Longview to the Willow creek Provincial Park and then** travelling ~13 km on a rough gravel road.
Once we arrive we head uo the first hill to enjoy an incredible view then down and up the second hill (an amazing fossil awaits) then down a steep hill and up a third… you get the picture. Some dirt hills some grassy and some rock present.
Wear good footwear. The vistas on this hike are incredible. There are hills.

Distance: ~500 m cumulative elevation gain and 10 km return.

Please check these websites for info:

**Please meet at the Tim Hortons parking lot in Black Diamond at 8:30 am Please be on time. You can text me at 780-237-5933 if you have any concerns about location. Please identify yourself in the text. :)
Do NOT send me a message through meetup on the day of the hike.

Car-pooling is at your discretion and suggested gas share is $20 from Calgary or $15 from Black Diamond

We will guesstimate a return to the trailhead by 3:30 pm There is NO guarantee on return time. Please DO NOT make plans for the day/early evening.

What Must you Bring?-

• Appropriately layered clothing (NO COTTON)
• rain coat or poncho
• lunch AND snacks
• at least 2 litres of water
• Bear spray
• hat

Suggestions of What to Bring:

• Poles if you want them - I use mine every hike
• hat and gloves
• mini first aid kit
• sunscreen and SPF chapstick

Please bring a change of socks/footwear for after the hike and a plastic bag for dirty/wet hiking boots or shoes (keep your driver's car clean).

Waiver: As per the new policy for waivers, the waiver form will be signed at the meetup location. 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.

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.