Wasootch Ridge (T3) - *Strong beginners*
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I did this for the first time last year, however, I heard that the first steep climb has been redesigned. So let’s go and take a look and see how far we get on the trail.
Wasootch Ridge is a favorite hike near Canmore in Kananaskis Country. This hike is straightforward to follow and gains quick elevation, then travels along a ridge that delivers spectacular views. ** We will not be going to the very end. We will have lunch in a comfortable spot and return the way we came.
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. 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.
For your safety and the others of the team, you must answer all questions and meet all the pre-requisites to be eligible to attend this trip. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, it must provided. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.
This trip is weather dependent, so please check the website the morning of the hike to make sure the trip has not been cancelled.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Distance: 10 kms +/-
Elevation Gain: 650 m
Physical Difficulty: (T3) Trail rating
Estimated Time: 3.5 hours plus driving
DESCRIPTIVE LINKS:
https://thebanffblog.com/wasootch-ridge-hike/
https://www.spectacularmountains.com/canada/kananaskis/wasootch-ridge/
Weather:
https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-6176606/Canada/Alberta/Wasootch%20Creek
RSVP RULES: Late cancellations without a valid reason, will result in a "no show" at the organizer's discretion.
EVENT PACE: The pace for this hike will be at a steady pace, no racers. We will hike together as a group or within view, taking short breaks as required to delayer, re-layer, take pictures, and catch our breath.
REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
. bear spray ** MANDATORY**
· backpack
· hiking boots (sturdy)
. sunhat
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
· snacks
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
. warm layers
· plastic bag for your wet/muddy stuff
. good attitude
. sense of humour ** Mandatory :-)
Watch this video on the Ten Essentials!
SUGGESTED GEAR:
· gaiters
· poles
· change of clothes
. sense of adventure
CARPOOLING: We will meet at Shouldice Park and Ride at 8:15 a.m. Suggested gas fee contribution is $15.00 per person (Gas Fees by Area and Price). Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and a plastic bag for dirty footwear. Carpool etiquette
CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must complete the electronic waiver before you are allowed to go on this hike. The waiver is located _______________
CODE OF CONDUCT: Please familiarize yourself with the group's code of conduct: Slow and Steady Code of Conduct
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 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.