Prairie Mountain

If anyone wants to join me on this hike, I am a bit slow on the incline.

Meetup time: Somerset LRT Station, East parking lot, opposite to Tim Hortons at 9:00 AM
Trailhead Meetup time: 10.00 AM
Location: Prairie Mountain
Duration: 4-6 hours,
Distance: 8.4km
Difficulty: moderate/hard
Elevation gain: around 700 m

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/prairie-mountain-summit?u=m&sh=rthmlg

Prairie Mountain is a popular hike due to its moderate difficulty and proximity to Calgary. The summit offers 360° views of the more prominent mountain ranges to the west and the prairies to the East. A tiny downtown Calgary can also be spotted. The trail is exceptionally well-defined and easy to distinguish; some might call this a highway. The terrain is mainly rocky and rooty, thus offering a natural staircase.

RECOMMENDED GEAR & SUPPLIES

· walking/hiking poles - very useful for ascending and descending steep sections
· gaiters - very useful to keep snow out of your shoes
- microspikes -
· appropriate clothing / layers - Carry layers so you can remove and add layers as needed. No cotton, no jeans. Wool clothing is recommended - wool keeps your body warm and keeps moisture away from your skin.
· personal first aid kit
· snacks/lunch
. water