Mount St Piran (OT4)

With more snow on the ground, we’ll try something with great views but without any scrambling. Mt St Piran rises behind the Lake Agnes tea house. The tea house is closed but parking is now free at Lake Louise. For those interested, we’ll plan to stop at Bill Peyto’s restaurant after the hike.

Micro-spikes are mandatory.

🌲 Distance: 12km
🌲 Elevation gain: 1000m meters
🌲 Time: 7 hours + driving
🌲 Max Group Size: 10 (No children, No Pets, No guests)
🌲 Difficulty: OT4 routes may have sustained steep hill climbs usually on grassy or wooded slopes. Streambed hikes may encounter long stretches of loose boulders to navigate. Bushwhacking, more difficult stream crossings, or some mild exposure to heights may be encountered. Boots with good ankle support and more aggressive tread are best for these trips. Hiking poles can be a definite asset for maintaining balance. Example: Kent Ridge

🌲 Meeting Location: Valley Ridge Soccer Field Parking

🌲 Descriptive Links:
Weather: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Saint-Piran/forecasts/latest
Route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/mount-st-piran or
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/mount-st-piran-loop

🌲 There is a waitlist. If we have not hiked together before, please answer the questions regarding your hiking experience. The waitlist for this event is not first come, first serve, but based on ability to fit into the group to make the hike enjoyable for everyone.

🌲 We move at a steady pace with short breaks for delayering, relayering, photos & bio breaks..

🌲 Required gear:
- micro-spikes
- hiking boots
- water
- lunch / snacks
- hat / gloves
- technical clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- rain coat & hood
- personal first aid kit, toilet kit

🌲 Suggested gear:
- Scrambling gloves
- bear spray
- bug spray, tick tweezers
- gaiters
- light pad to sit on
- trekking poles
- sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

🌲 If you wish to carpool, you are welcome to use to comment section to make arrangements.

🌲 If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here: Code of Conduct

🌲 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 trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: Club 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.