HIKE AND CHEESE GROTTO CANYON ICE WALK T2

Details
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. 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 waiting list. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation. PLEASE ANSWER ALL RSVP QUESTIONS OR YOU REMAIN ON WAITLIST. Please respond with your recent hiking history not with what you have done last summer! no kids, no smoking, no dogs, no guests, no speed demons. THE QUESTIONS ARE: 1. WHAT IS YOUR RECENT HIKING HISTORY, 2. WHAT IS YOUR PACE. 3. DO YOU NEED A RIDE OR PREFER TO DRIVE. 3. HOW MANY PASSENGERS CAN YOU TAKE

this trip will be weather dependent. in case of the snowfall, etc the trip might be cancelled or destination might change
MICROSPIKES ARE MANDATORY.

Grotto canyon is a nice and popular ice walk. it is a great winter destination and good to do while the creek is frozen.
it is a relatively flat walk, it is going to be a beginner friendly hike.

http://banffandbeyond.com/winter-hiking-in-grotto-canyon/

http://hikingwithbarry.com/2013/02/08/grotto-canyon-ice-walk-bow-valley-hiking-alberta

distance and elevation: +/- 5-8 km return, about 100 meters elevation gain. if there is time we might add another short flat hike to this trip

Time: 4-4.5 Hrs on trail +1.5 hrs driving one way from Calgary

this is Advanced Beginner hike but we will be moving with a pace of the slowest hiker. If you are a Speed Demon please find another event.

Gear requirements: think layers, mitts, merino socks, toe and hand warmers, microspikes! always good to have something hot, tea or soup for lunch, 3 bottles water, dress in layers.

Passenger gas share: $15.00 per person, and in cash.

Meetup Location: BATTING CAGES PARKING LOT JUST A COUPLE OF BLOCKS PAST SHOULDICE ARENA

IF YOU CANCEL PAST THE RSVP CLOSE WITHOUT GOOD REASON YOU CAN EARN A NO-SHOW

Waivers: Must sign new waiver form. You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility 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. 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.