Barrier Lake Fire Lookout via Prairie View Trail - (T3) - **SPIKES MANDATORY**

RSVP opens on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Thank you!
The Yates Mountain Trail is a popular and rewarding Kananaskis hike from the Barrier Lake day use area. As one of the best hikes in Kananaskis, the Yates Mountain Trail offers outstanding views of Barrier Lake and the stunning Rocky Mountains of Kananaskis Valley. We will enjoy lunch at the fire lookout and depending on the time, will make a loop of the hike.

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 wait 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. the participation is not on first come, first serve basis, but at organizer's discretion. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, otherwise, you will remain on the wait list. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.

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

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

EVENT PACE: The pace for this hike will be steady pace, no racers. We will hike together as a group or within view, taking short breaks as required to delayer, relayer, take pictures, and catch our breath!

TRIP DESCRIPTION:
https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/yates-mountain-trail-kananaskis/
https://hikebiketravel.com/yates-mountain-hike/
https://seeingtheelephant.net/blog/yates-mountain/

Distance: ~ 11.5 kms
Cumulative elevation gain: ~ 761 m
Time: Approximately 4 - 6 hours plus driving time.
Physical difficulty: T3 -
https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/5267322/Trail_Rating_System/

TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS:
Barrier Lake Trailhead

RESTRICTED: No dogs, no children, no guests.

REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
· backpack
. Kananaskis pass
· hiking boots
. toque
· bear spray
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
· snacks
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
. warm layers
. gloves/mittens
· personal first aid kit
. sense of humor **Mandatory
https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/the-10-essentials-hiking-camping

SUGGESTED GEAR:
· gaiters
· poles
· hot drink/food
· change of clothes
. sense of adventure

CARPOOLING: Carpooling will not be arranged for this hike. However, if you wish to carpool, it is at your discretion. Please be considerate of your driver’s vehicle and bring a change of shoes and bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $20. Carpool etiquette: http://bit.ly/Carpool_Etiquette

CODE OF CONDUCT: By signing up for this hike, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct. https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/19453923/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/

CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip, and provide an emergency name and phone number. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/

If you are confirmed on this hike, you must complete the following online waiver in order to attend: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FC7B7RH

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, weather, trail and avalanche conditions for the trip. You must ensure you are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.