Taylor Lake Snowshoeing - T3

Another awesome hike that I have done previously with snowshoes. Trail should be well travelled and visible.

**Bear spray, snowshoes and Microspikes are mandatory!**

As per usual, this event is weather dependent. Which means if the weather forecasts becomes unfriendly, event will be cancelled or changed.

Trail Description:

1. https://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/TaylorLake/TaylorLake.html

Stats:
Difficulty: T3
Cumulative Elevation: ~900
Distance: ~13km
Time: 5-7hours + Driving + lunch
Pace: Moderate. The aim is to maintain at least a 2.5km/hr speed.

BE READY for some hard work.

Proposed Route:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/taylor-lake

Weather:

1. https://www.windy.com/51.296/-116.098?waves,51.291,-116.111,14
2. https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/week/51.296N-116.098E2073_America%2FEdmonton?day=4

Meeting/Carpooling Details:
Time: 7:10am
Petro-Canada Gas Station & Petro-Pass Truck Stop
42148 AB-1, Calgary, AB T3Z 3J1 (Bottom of the gravel road next to A&W)
Trailhead:
Time: 8:40am approximately!
Trailhead Direction:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5jzu3RnEDfoyhjV3A

Some Ground Rules:

1. Must remain with the group and be willing to turn back with the group
2. Must participate is route finding when necessary. MUST raise concerns if any
3. Absolutely no complaining. Prepare to work hard
4. We are out for the day. Don't rush the group because you have a birthday party to attend to in the evening or some other crap
5. No guests and kids

Required gear:
- Bear Spray
- Microspikes (similar to Hillsound or Kahtoola trail crampons)
- Snowshoes
- headlamps
- Enough warm layers
- winter hiking boots, water (at least 2L), lunch / snacks, technical clothing (no cotton or jeans), hat/gloves for cold weather and wind
- first aid kit
- electronic or paper maps
- NO bear bells
Suggested gear:
- SOS sending device (Garmin, SPOT etc.)
- rain coat/windbreakers, scrambling gloves
- bug spray, tick tweezers
- gaiters
- light pad to sit on, hiking poles
- sunscreen, sunglasses, toilet kit

Waitlist and RSVP rules:
It is NOT an inclusive event due to it's nature and safety. If I don't know you, then you must answer the questions. Preference will be given to those who I know is a good fit for the event as well as the group. I reserve the right deny anyone access to this event if necessary. I will make additional inquiries if I am not sure about your fitness or experience.

WAIVER:
You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip. You will need to provide an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. The organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the meetup location and/or the trailhead.
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 (if applicable) 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.
(Photo Credit: SoIsTheMan)
(This event post is inspired by many organizers I have hiked with in this club - Mark & Terri, Lisa W, Atash, Wesley Cook, Mark S, Mark K, Michael K)