Little Lougheed Workout
Details
Petrocan Meetup Time: @ 07:59
Meet @ Trailhead: 09:30
Weather may impact this trip; however, forecast to date is promising.
Lying in the shadow of Mount Lougheed a short and steep climb/scramble makes the view worth the climb. Near the top it becomes rockier and until we get there we should expect snow on the trail sections.
The trailhead lies next to Spencer Creek that flows between Mount Lougheed and Mount Sparrowhawk, along the Smith-Dorrien Road, approximately 25km South of Canmore.
🌲Event Type: Easy Scramble/Steep Hike: < 6 hours on trail
🌲Distance: >7 km; Elevation Gain: <800m
🌲Technical Difficulty: Moderate
🌲Physical Difficulty: Moderate
🌲Group size: 10
🌲Event Pace: A safe pace both up and down - not a photographer's pace.
🌲Mandatory Gear & Attitude:
• Remember that we plan for the worst and will take the rest - no bad weather only wrong clothing.
• Personal First Aid Kit & toiletry kit
• Appropriate winter layer clothing (no cotton and don't forget head covering/extra gloves)
• Sturdy hiking boots & microspikes (Kahtoola style not Yak)
• Refuel, refreshments & hydration (food/snacks/drink -hot/cold or both)
• Sunglasses/goggles (polarized recommended)
• Bag for your dirty boots/wet shoes
• Positive attitude
🌲Recommended Gear:
• Trekking Poles
• Gaiters
• Camera
• Sunscreen lotion
🌲Gas Fee contribution: $20.00 per person.
🌲Trip Information:
http://bobspirko.ca/OtherScrambles/LittleLougheed/LittleLougheed.html
🌲Weather Forecast:
http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Lougheed/forecasts/2500
🌲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. 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.