Grass Pass Via Gunnery Creek (T3) - Strong Beginners **
Details
Make sure to download the directions on Alltrails before you leave home. After the washroom, drive for approx. 2km where you’ll see a gate on the left. That’s where you park.
This scenic trail takes you through peaceful forests, across meadows filled with wildflowers, and into a stunning alpine landscape surrounded by rugged peaks. The steady climb rewards you with expansive views of mountain ranges in the area.
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.
**This trip will be weather dependent, so please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it 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: The pace for this hike will be moderate and steady, no racers. We will hike together as a group, taking short breaks to take pictures.
DESCRIPTIVE LINKS:
**https://hikebiketravel.com/grass-pass-hike/**
#grass_pass_hike_details
**https://sonnybou.ca/ssbou2024/grasspass.html**
**https://www.on-top.ca/Outings/2018/Grass-Pass-**
**May-2018.html**
Weather:
Grass Pass Weatherl
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Distance: ~ 10 km
Cumulative elevation gain: ~ 500 m
Time: Approximately 4 hours
Trip Difficulty: T3 - See https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/5267322/Trail_Rating_System/ for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady uses.
RESTRICTED: Well behaved dogs, no children
REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
· backpack
. Kananaskis pass **
· hiking boots
· bear spray
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
· snacks
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing ( no jeans)
. warm layers
· personal first aid kit
. sense of humor **Mandatory
https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/the-10-essentials-hiking-camping
SUGGESTED GEAR:
· gaiters
· poles
· balaclava
· change of clothes
. sense of adventure
CARPOOLING: Carpooling will not be arranged for this hike. However, if you wish to carpool, it is at your discretion. 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: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/
If you sign up for this hike, you agree to accept the online waiver https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C3WPCFN
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.