Mount Livingstone South + Piitaistakis + The Dog (S5)
Details
**LONG driving required.**
MUST bring rock helmet/climbing helmet.
Has 2026 hiking season finally begun?? Well, I don't know. But Sunday weather seems to be great and I want to climb Livingstone South Peak and some other minor summits on the way.
This trip is weather dependent. Also, if we are not at the peak by 3pm we shall turn around. We will be moving at moderate pace without taking long breaks length of the hike and long driving. So no elaborate photoshoots this time.
Description:
- https://www.on-top.ca/Outings/2021/Livingstone-South-Peak-Piitaistakis-April-2021.html
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q9-qhj35KCPZdAWeHlmnMqUnQme6yoOm/view
- https://www.spectacularmountains.com/canada/livingstone-range/south-peak/
Stats:
Cumulative Elevation: 1400-ish
Distance: 16km-ish
Time: 7-10 hours + Driving + lunch
Pace: Moderate. The aim is to maintain at least a 2.5km/hr speed.
Difficulty: S5/T4 or Class 2. It will be physically challenging. BE READY FOR some hard work.
Proposed Route:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/uploaded-route-add1122?u=m&sh=vmrvmg
(Source: Spectacular Mountain Blog)
Meeting/Carpooling Details:
Time: 6:06am
Location: Sirocco Park and Ride
(1818 Signature Park SW, Calgary, AB T3H 4Z1)
Trailhead:
Time: 8:26am approximately!
Trailhead Direction: (Roadside parking)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/v3HVf5gBY8YsDTsK6
Weather:
https://www.windy.com/49.652/-114.350?49.651,-114.334,13
https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/week/49.652N-114.35E2271_America%2FEdmonton?day=6
Some Ground Rules:
1. Must remain with the group and be willing to turn back with the group
2. Must participate is route finding when necessary. MUST raise concerns if any
3. Absolutely no complaining. Prepare to work hard
4. We are out for the day. Don't rush the group because you have a birthday party to attend to in the evening or some other crap
5. Friendly and experienced dogs are welcome if leashed
6. No guests and kids
7. Be BEAR SMART
8. NO BEAR BELLS
Required gear:
- Climbing Helmet
- Bear Spray
- hiking boots, water (at least 2L), lunch / snacks, technical clothing (no cotton or jeans), hat/gloves for cold weather and wind
- first aid kit
- electronic or paper maps
- NO bear bells
Suggested gear:
-microspikes (I will bring mine)
- rain coat, scrambling gloves
- bug spray, tick tweezers
- gaiters
- light pad to sit on, hiking poles
- sunscreen, sunglasses, toilet kit
- SOS sending device (Garmin, SPOT etc.)
Waitlist and RSVP rules:
It is NOT an inclusive event due to it's nature and safety. If I don't know you, then you must answer the questions. Preference will be given to those who I know is a good fit for the event as well as the group. I reserve the right deny anyone access to this event if necessary. I will make additional inquiries if I am not sure about your fitness or experience.
WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip. You will need to provide an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. The organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the meetup location and/or the trailhead.
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 (if applicable) for the trip and you are responsible 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.
(Photo Credit: Ontop.Ca blog)
(This event post is inspired by many organizers I have hiked with in this club - Mark & Terri, Atash, Wesley Cook, Mark S, Mark K, Michael K)