Panorama Ridge - EXPLORATORY - Via Taylor Lake - (T3) - Intermediate

Taylor Lake is one of the many lakes in a hanging valley and is amazing during larch season, without the crowds. We will visit the Panorama Meadows (approx. 1 km) which has a huge stand of larch trees, then if the conditions are good, we will make the trek to Panorama Ridge where the valley is filled with larch trees.

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 event. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.

A waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. You must meet all the prerequisites (includes correctly answering the RSVP question and a hiking history) to be eligible to attend. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, otherwise, you will remain on the waiting list.

This trip will be weather dependent. Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.

REFERENCES:
http://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/TaylorLake/TaylorLake.html
https://books.google.ca/books?id=NaqVmc93yDoC&pg=PA82&lpg=PA82&dq=taylor+lake+and+o%27brien+lake&source=bl&ots=LEplk2ADkj&sig=ACfU3U1nlaJ_5K3W7g9fYHRCh5O77SqKQw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi5j9mXivDyAhXtHjQIHfjrA7Q4WhDoAXoECCMQAw#v=onepage&q=taylor%20lake%20and%20o'brien%20lake&f=false
Weather:
https://www.myweather2.com/Fishing/Canada/Alberta/Taylor-Lake.aspx

Distance: 19 kms +/-
Elevation Gain: 1000 m +/-
Event Duration: 6 hrs plus 4 driving

RSVP RULES: Late cancellations without a valid reason, will result in a "no show" at the organizer's discretion.

RESTRICTIONS: No dogs (except for health), no children, no guests.

TRAILHEAD:
Stay on Highway 1 for 8 km past the Highway 93 south/Castle Mountain junction - the parking lot is on the left hand (south) side of the road when heading west (17 km east of Lake Louise)
There is a turnoff lane to get across the highway

REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
. bear spray
· backpack
· hiking boots
. toque/cap
· personal first aid kit
· snacks
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
. warm layers
. gloves/mittens
. sense of humour
Watch this video on the Ten Essentials!

SUGGESTED GEAR:
· poles
· change of clothes
. sense of adventure

CARPOOLING: Meet at Shouldice Park & Ride (south of the power station), for 6:30 a.m., leaving at 6:45 a.m. sharp. Please be considerate of your driver’s vehicle and bring a change of shoes and bag for dirty footwear. Suggested carpool fee contribution is $25 Gas Fees by Area and Price). Carpool etiquette: Carpool etiquette

CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must complete the electronic waiver before you are allowed to go on this hike. The waiver is located at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKHPG73

CODE OF CONDUCT: Please familiarize yourself with the group's code of conduct: Slow and Steady Code of Conduct

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.