Upper Kananaskis Lake to Interlakes (not on slides route) - T2

PLEASE READ ALL DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP!!!
We will be parking at the main Upper Kananaskis Lake Parking lot and hiking from there to Interlakes and to Palliser Slide (if it is safe - think no snow / avi risk).
This hike will be limited to a total of 15 hikers. You will not be considered for this hike if you have not attended one of my urban walks or hiked with me previously.

How Do I Know This Hike Is For Me?
Do you walk slow but REALLY want to hike? Do you like Kodak moments, checking out the flowers and enjoying the journey? You will fit right in. Please do NOT attend expecting to be way ahead of the group if we are too slow for you. That is not my style..

It is up to you to watch for updates and any changes to this event

Trip Description:
From the parking lot we will hike along the lake through and over the trail to Interlakes Parking lot and then take the trail to the Palliser slide and back. Microspikes might be necessary for the link. It is north facing and in the trees and may still have ice and snow. Elevation will be ~ 275 cumulative that day but we will have ~ 11 km of distance.
Mostly shaded.

Please check these websites for info:
Upper Lake Trail - Kananaskis Country | Alberta Parks
Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail - Explore Kananaskis Tourism
Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail - A Classic Hike in Alberta

Please meet at the Kananaskis Visitor Information center on Hwy 40.

Please be on time. Please do not meetup message me on the day of a hike. Please text me at 780-237-5933 and be sure to identify yourself. :)

What Must you Bring?-

• Appropriately layered clothing (NO COTTON) including something warm
• lunch AND snacks
• at least 2+ litres of water
• energy drink or electrolytes
• Bear spray
• microspikes (kahtoolas or hillsounds)
  -Always have a rain/wind coat in your pack - weather in the mountains is unpredictable

Suggestions of What to Bring:

• Poles if you want them - I use mine every hike
• hat and gloves
• gaiters
• mini first aid kit

Please bring a change of socks/footwear for after the hike and a plastic bag for dirty/wet hiking boots or shoes (keep your driver's car clean).

Waiver: As per the new policy for waivers, the waiver form will be signed at the meetup location. You must sign it before you will be allowed to go on this event. http://bit.ly/SnS_Waiver You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information.

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 event with the group.
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.