HIKE AND CHEESE: HOWARD DOUGLAS LAKE AND BEYOND -T3 - SLOW PACE

It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so, will result in participant not allowed on this trip. A waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. You must meet all the pre-requisites to be eligible to attend this trip. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, otherwise, you will remain on the waiting list. PLEASE ANSWER ALL RSVP QUESTIONS OR YOU REMAIN ON WAITLIST!.

WE WILL MEET AT Shouldice arena gravel park and ride lot AT 6.15 AM SHARP. THIS TRIP WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT. PLEASE CHECK THE POSTING THE MORNING OF THE EVENT. IT IS A PRIME GRIZZLY TERRITORY, BEAR SPRAY IS MANDATORY

We will take the gondola up and you will have to pay 59$+tax Alberta resident rate for the ticket. 49$ for a senior. We will hike to the HOWARD DOUGLAS LAKE with the possibility to continue to the citadel pass. Be prepared to hike up to 20 km. Please bring enough food and snacks. You will be expected to hike on trails at all times as it is a fragile area.

Elevation Gain: +/- 500-700 m
Distance: +/-15-20 km
Time: 7-8hours + driving time.

https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/banff/citadel-pass/

WHO CAN ATTEND: no guests, no dogs, no kids, NO SPEED DEMONS
Pace - SLOW!!. Level: intermediate, steep sections.
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.

We will have a cheese party at the scenic spot with the views. Please bring 50-100 g of your favorite cheese, pre-cut ready to eat. you are welcome to bring fruit or any appetizer of your choice instead, if you don't eat cheese.

Technical and physical Difficulty: moderate with steep sections.
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
Suggested gas fee contribution is $25

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 meetup location and/or the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club 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.