Mount Lawrence Grassi

I’m organizing an ascent of Mount Lawrence Grassi (10 km length, 1,100 m gain) near Highway 742 (Smith Dorrien) and would like to invite strong, moderate to fast pace hikers to join. Please read the details carefully before signing up.

This objective requires hikers who can comfortably ascend at least 400 meters per hour. The route may involve scrambling sections, and since I have not done this peak before, we should expect some route finding along the way.

📌 Goal: Complete the hike car to car in approximately 6 hours.

🕖 Departure: We will leave Calgary on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 AM from Valley Ridge. The exact meeting point will be shared closer to the date.

🎒 Gear Requirements:
🥾 Sturdy, high ankle hiking boots
🧥 Layered clothing suitable for changing weather
💧 Minimum 2 liters of water (or equivalent liquids)

🚗 Rides & Carpooling:
Please indicate whether you can offer a ride or need a ride. If you are offering a ride, ensure your vehicle is reliable and has enough space for passengers and gear. Sharing gas costs with the driver is appreciated.

🌦️ Weather is supposed to be calm and sunny, making it a perfect day on the mountains!

📄 Action Required:
Please reply with your last two hiking or scrambling experiences, including:
- Route name
- Estimated time of completion
- Pace and elevation gain details (if known)

👥 Group size is limited to four participants.

Looking forward to a solid day in the mountains.