FULL MOON + SUNRISE @ Prairie Mountain - (T3) **MICROSPIKES MANDATORY*
Details
I have never done a sunrise hike and hiking up Prairie Mountain this early. Who wants to join me? 🫣It is also a full moon so we will get more light hiking up PM.
The trail begins across from the Elbow Falls parking lot and climbs steeply before opening up to stunning views. We’ll enjoy a snack or breakfast at the summit before heading back the same way.
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.
This trip is weather dependent, so please check the website the morning of the hike to make sure the trip has not been cancelled.
RSVP RULES: Late cancellations without a valid reason, will result in a "no-show" at the organizer's discretion.
EVENT PACE: Relaxed. It is expected that everyone stays together in a group for safety. Please do not sign up for this hike if you are not interested in hiking with the group.
Trip Description:
Trip Distance: 11 km
Elevation Gain: 711 m
Event Type: Steady
Physical Difficulty: T3 - https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/5267322/Trail_Rating_System/ for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady uses.
REFERENCES:
https://hikebiketravel.com/prairie-mountain-hike/
https://kananaskistrails.com/trailfinder/displaytrail.php?id=180
https://travellingandtrails.com/prairie-mountain-hike/
Weather:
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Prairie-Mtn/forecasts/1731
RESTRICTIONS: No dogs, no children, no guests.
REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
· backpack
· hiking boots
· bear spray
. toque
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
. hand/toe warmers
· snacks
. microspikes **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
CARPOOLING: Let’s meet at Shouldice Park and Ride at 2:30 a.m. to leave at 2:45 a.m sharp. Please be considerate of your driver’s vehicle and bring a change of shoes and bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $20. Carpool etiquette: http://bit.ly/Carpool_Etiquette
CODE OF CONDUCT: By signing up for this hike, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct. https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/19453923/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/
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: ——————
If you are confirmed on this hike, you must complete the following online waiver in order to attend: ———
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.