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Red Peak/Buller Passes Loop

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Red Peak/Buller Passes Loop

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South Buller Pass/Red Peak/North Buller Pass.

🌲Difficulty Rating: OT5 - Trail and off trail. Expect some talus/scree.

🌲Group size: < Xmax.

🌲Distance: <20 kms return.

🌲Height gain: <1600m (total due to elevation loss & gain)

🌲Roundtrip Time: ~10 hours +/- 2 (est). + 3 hrs driving

🌲Fitness Level: Be in shape - in other words an above average level of fitness.

🌲Trip Reports:
[On-Top.ca - Red Peak](https://www.on-top.ca/Outings/2014/Red-Peak-August-2014.html)
https://autumnsky.zenfolio.com/rockies/kananaskis/bullerredloop

🌲Weather: Expect typical Alberta mountain weather and as always the weather may alter this trip length and elevation!

Mount Buller Weather Forecast (2800m)

🌲Mandatory Gear: Most of you know this already, but to refresh:

PersonalFirst Aid & Toiletry kit, hiking footwear, layered clothing, wind/water resistant jacket, food and hydration ( recommend 2 Litres), - and of course a backpack to carry it all in.

🌲Optional Gear: Bearspray, hiking poles, gloves, sunglasses, camera, sunscreen lotion, headlamp, towel for waterfall dip.

🌲Not Allowed: No cotton clothing, dogs, pessimistic attitudes. No Guests everyone must sign-up.

🌲Carpool Info: we will meetup at Shouldice Park & Ride - see map pin - unless previously arranged.
$20.00 per passenger for this trip.

Once you answered all questions, you'll be placed on a waiting list until approval from your event hosts. This is not a first signup first attendee event. Attendance will be based on experience levels and attendence history. If I'm not familiar with your hiking history I will be contacting you.

Your Event Host reserves the right to remove member as he sees fit without prior notice for the safety and comfort of the group.

🌲Waivers: As per the new policy for waivers, I will bring the group waiver form with me to both the Petrocan location and 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.

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.

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Shouldice Park and Ride
1409 Home Rd NW Β· Calgary, AB