Chester Lake/Elephant Rocks - (T2) Relaxed Pace

• Please do NOT sign up if you CAN'T stay with the group!!!
• Previous Hiking experience is a Must.
• Please Answer question(s) if you decide to sign up.
• Relaxed pace. We will take brakes if needed: D-layering, Water/Snacks, Pictures, Bio-breaks or to enjoy the views.
• A waiting list has automatically been created. This is NOT a first come, first serve event & at the discretion of the organizer!!!!
• NO SPEEDY GONZALES!!!!!

NO TURTLES!!!!

• No beginners!

Chester Lake is nestled among towering peaks on the uncrowded side of Kananaskis - the Smith-Dorrien Road. The first third of the trail is the steepest, with nice views back through Burstall Pass . Soon, however, the trail opens into a small clearing, and the rest is easy going. A short distance further you will enter a large meadow, with Chester Lake at the far end, through the 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 trip. A waiting 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. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, otherwise, you will remain on the waiting list.

Attendance for this event is at the discretion of the organizer. The waitlist for this event is NOT first come, first serve, but based on pace and ability to fit into the group to make the hike enjoyable for everyone. There is no running or scooting ahead of the group. And no trying to get the group to move faster. You must stay with the group for the duration of the hike.

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

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/chester-lake-hike-kananaskis-country/ https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/kananaskis-smith-dorrien/chester-lake/
Weather Report:
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Chester/forecasts/3054

Event Type: Relaxed
Distance: 10km
Elevation Gain: 320m
Time: 3-4 hrs. trail plus 2hrs driving one way from Calgary
Physical Difficulty: T2 See https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/5267322/Trail_Rating_System/ for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady uses.

RESTRICTIONS: No dogs, no children, no guests.

REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
· backpack
· hiking boots
· bear spray ** mandatory
. toque
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
. hand/toe warmers
· snacks
. microspikes / snowshoes **Mandatory
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
. warm layers . gloves/mittens
· personal first aid kit
· plastic bag for your wet/muddy stuff
. sense of humour **Mandatory

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

CODE OF CONDUCT: By signing up for this hike, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct

CARPOOLING: Carpooling will not be arranged for this hike; however, it is at your discretion if you wish to do so. Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $25.00. Carpool etiquette: http://bit.ly/Carpool_Etiquette

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/R3D3TVW

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.