Cox Hill Ridge - advanced pace

Sign-up opens Wednesday 10:00am.
Bring snowshoes and gaiters.
Starting off along the Tom Snow trail, we will cross a bridge over Jumpingpound Creek. Climbing steadily through the trees, the views of the Rockies start to come into view. Be prepared for possible deeper snow drifts in sections, especially at the top. The trail switchbacks up to the ridge with wide open views. It can be very windy at the top of the ridge. Great views of Moose Mountain and many other peaks. Jumpingpound East Ridge below.

• Distance: 12.7 km
• Elevation gain: 730m
• Difficulty: moderate/hard (deep snow drifts in sections)
• Number of hikers: approx. 8 (no beginners)

If you sign up, but cannot attend, please remove your name from the list by 10am Friday. If you cancel anytime after 10:00am Friday or don’t show up (without contacting me) you will be marked as a “no show”. This is visible to other organizers and may affect your chances of attending other hikes.

Meet up time and location:
8:30 am @ Crowfoot LRT Station parking lot
We will carpool from here. Drivers: a Kananaskis Pass is required
Trailhead: follow AllTrails directions. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/cox-hill-ridge
Dawson Recreation Area
Highway #1 West. Exit south onto Highway 68 (Sibbald Creek Trail). Continue on Highway 68 for 26 kms and turn left on Powderface Trail for 3 kms to Dawson Recreation Area.

Weather/cancellations:
Please check Meetup on morning of hike for additional instructions and/or possible cancellation due to weather.

Carpooling:
Suggested gas fee contribution: $15. per person.

Gear:
Snowshoes
Gaiters
Waterproof winter hiking boots
Microspikes
Poles
Bear spray
Lunch & snacks
Drinking water
Layers for wind, rain, snow
Hat, touque
Gloves
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Light sitting pad

Waiver:
Your participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver. If you have stated "no" in your profile you will not be accepted to participate. If you would like a copy of the Risk Waiver Form ahead of time, please message me.

Disclaimer:
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.
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 being allowed on this trip.

Waitlist
A waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. You must meet all the prerequisites 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.

Information and cancellation:
As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.