Little Elbow Trail T2 SLOW Halloween Hike - Full Costume

PLEASE READ ALL DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP!!!

I will take 15 hikers max. Everyone will be waitlisted. If you havent hiked with me previously or attended an urban walk you will not be added to the hike.

This is a Halloween hike. Costumes are mandatory.. we are guaranteed to have more laughs (probably at ourselves). “Hiker” does not count as a costume!

We will have a firepit and potluck at the trailhead after the hike.. please label your food.

We will meet at the Information Centre at Elbow Valley Visitor Information Centre off Hwy 66 at 9:00 am. I will check gear and then we will drive out to the trailhead We will hike approx 5 km out Little Elbow Trail and then back exploring as we wish along the way. Elevation gain will be minimal. Total expectation of up to 10 km

There will be NO hiking ahead and speed demons are not welcome. The enjoyment of hiking is enjoying being in the moment. Kodak moments are encouraged. The leader does reserve the right to change the hike for weather or safety reasons as needed.

Research on hike:
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/trail-reports/elbow-valley/little-elbow/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/little-elbow-trail
https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/bragg-creek-sheep-river/little-elbow-trail/

Please be on time. Do NOT Meetup Message me (Tracy) the day of the hike. Please text me at 780-237-5933 at any time or if you have any concerns about location. Please identify yourself in the text. :) I do not guarantee what time we return to the trailhead so block off your day.

Car-pooling is at your own discretion. Gas share recommendation from Calgary of $15 is reasonable and should be offered to your driver. I do not arrange car-pools. Please bring a bag for your dirty boots and clean shoes for the ride home.

What MUST You Bring? I will check gear.

• Costume
• Minimum 2 litres of water
• Lunch and snacks
• Appropriately layered clothing for the weather (NO COTTON) including a hat and warm coat
• microspikes
• Hiking shoes or appropriate footwear for hiking
• Waterproof Rain coat or poncho in your pack - weather in the mountains is unpredictable
• bear spray

What should you have with you?

• Poles if you want them - I use mine every hike.
• mini personal first aid kit
• Warm drink in a thermos

WAIVER:
As per the new policy for waivers, I will bring the group waiver form with me to the Meet-up location and the trailhead. You must sign it before you will be allowed to go on this event. You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information.
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're physically fit to do this event with the group
Your participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver. If you have stated "no" in your profile you will not be accepted to participate.