Mt. Lipsett

This hike is connected to the Slow & Steady Anniversary Social. I will be attending the social after the hike. I can take 3 passengers.
**Trail Details: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/mount-lipsett?p=-1&sh=s5rn7f&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality**
Distance: ≈14.5 return
Elevation gain: ≈700 m
Trail: mainly through forest; views above tree-line: out and back
Difficulty: OT3-4: Intermediate hikers
Pace: Slow’ish (2.4 kph average) ; not fast. Please don't sign up if you are expecting my usual quick pace, I am not conditioned due to an injury in the spring, Please plan on staying with the group.
Time: About 6 hours on the trail. (This doesn’t include driving time to the event and back).
Trailhead: Mt Lipsett Trailhead
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gXr9gsMP1zJxjS2X6?g_st=ic

From Calgary, drive on the TransCanada to the Highway 40 turn-off (Kananaskis). Drive on highway 40 past the Mount Lipsett Day Area to the Mt. Lipsett Trailhead parking area - about 80km. It’s on the left side of the highway if coming from the North.
Meeting time: @Trailhead: 9:45 am or @Brentwood Station: 8:00 am (Near the south stairs next to the CMG building. I’ll be in a blue Dodge minivan.
After Hike: I’m scheduling this so the hike will end around 4 pm, which will give you time to drive to and attend the Slow and Steady anniversary event at Opal picnic area.
https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/events/316155397/?eventOrigin=attendee_list
Passes: You will need a Kananaskis pass for this trip.
Number of hikers: Flexible

WEATHER: THIS TRIP IS WEATHER-DEPENDENT. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE THE NIGHT BEFORE TO MAKE SURE THE HIKE HASN’T BEEN CANCELLED.
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Carpooling: You can use the comments section to arrange carpooling. I can take up to three passengers from the Brentwood Train Station.
Cost for carpooling: $20 per passenger plus extra towards the conservation pass if the driver doesn’t have one.
Suggested gear: hiking boots/shoes, pack, layers of clothing including wind and rain resistant layers; lunch, water, personal first aid kit; hiking poles, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, buff/hat, extra socks, picnic shoes and clothes, picnic food and drink.
Mandatory gear: bear spray.

Waiver and Code of Conduct
I will bring a waiver to the trailhead which you must sign before going on the trip. Please provide the name and phone number of your emergency contact.
Your participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver. You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides, and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear, and you are physically fit to do this hike with the group. You are responsible for your own safety and well-being.
All participants are responsible for assessing current road, weather, trail and avalanche conditions for the trip.