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DTSTAMP:20261005T011904Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261005T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261005T153000
SUMMARY:Wenkchemna Pass - full see comments
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nThis is the least known of the [Morain
 e Lake hikes](https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/best-moraine-lake-hikes/).
  After departing Moraine Lake we climb through the trees to the Valley of 
 the 10 peaks. A reasonably difficult hike\, Eiffel Lake to Wenkchemna Pass
  showcases some of the best features the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake area
 .\n\nDistance: 18.5 k\nElevation gain : 920 m.\n\nDirections: Lake Louise 
 ski hill\nMeeting point: shuttle check in\n\nEvent Pace: steady though we 
 stop for photos.\n\nREQUIRED: (Gear & Supplies)\n. park pass \\*\\*\\*\n·
  backpack\n· hiking boots\n. bear spray\n· snacks/lunch\n. water (2l)\n
 · appropriate clothing\n. warm layers\n. sunscreen\n. bathroom kit\n. per
 sonal first aid kit/medications\n. sense of humor\n\nSUGGESTED: (Gear & Su
 pplies)\n· hiking poles\n. lightweight pad to sit on\n. sunglasses/hat\n.
  sense of adventure\n\nRESTRICTIONS: No dogs\, no children\, no guests\nNo
 te: if you sharing phone numbers using the post comments\, please check th
 e box for attendees only\n\nPlease be considerate of your driver’s car a
 nd bring a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested g
 as fee contribution is $25.\n\nBy providing an emergency contact and their
  phone number at the trailhead \, you are accepting the club waiver\n\nClu
 b Waiver: to follow\n\nDISCLAIMER: You are fully aware that your host is a
  volunteer and not trained guide. You assume all responsibility for your o
 wn safety and well-being. You are responsible for assessing the current ro
 ad\, trail and weather conditions along with your physical condition. Plea
 se be prepared with proper gear
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/events/3167116
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20260925T165108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T165108Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
END:VEVENT
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UID:event_315937778@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261005T011904Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261009T100000
SUMMARY:Lake Louise Hostel Trip - 3 day hikes - Relaxed Pace
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nEvery year I like to do a Lake Louise 
 Hostel and hiking trip. This year\, I've decided to do it a bit later in t
 he year\, hoping for cooler temperatures.\n\nYou must have hiked with me s
 everal times before to qualify for this trip. I have booked a four bed (bu
 nk bed) room so far. I can book more\, if needed. Preference goes to those
  who will stay at the hostel Monday to Friday and go on all three day hike
 s. Please sign up and answer the questions on the waitlist. Once approved\
 , please book a bed in the hostel either through me or with the hostel dir
 ectly. Please book the fully refundable rate in case of poor weather or un
 forseen emergencies.\n\nI have three spots available in my room for women.
  I have a membership\, so the full cost is $105 per person per night or $4
 20 for all four nights. Preference goes to those staying all four nights. 
 If we break up the nights\, it will be like a hotel\, check out before hik
 e in morning\, check in after hike in afternoon. Your bed is confirmed onc
 e you have been accepted on the hike and have e-transferred me the cost of
  the room. Room fee is non refundable unless\, you drop out far enough ahe
 ad that I can find someone else to take your spot (who is approved for the
  hike) or the entire event is cancelled (then full money returned). Once a
 pproved for the event\, you can book your own private or group room or bed
  separately through the hostel\, if you choose.\n\nThere is a minimum of 4
  and a maximum of 12 participants. As mentioned above\, everyone\nmust hav
 e hiked with me before and be a member. No guests\, no children\, no dogs.
 \n\nIf the hostel group does not have 12 people\, I will later post the da
 y hikes individually and people can drive out for the day.\n\nThe plan is:
 \n\nArrive Monday afternoon\, settle in\, explore\, supper in Bill Peyto's
  Cafe or downstairs kitchen\, maybe a campfire.\n\nTuesday - hike to Lake 
 Agnes Tea House (stop for tea and biscuits!)\n\nWednesday - hike to Plain 
 of Six Glaciers Tea House (stop for tea and biscuits!)\n\nThursday - hike 
 a larch hike\, maybe Eiffel Lake?\n\nFriday - check out and drive home\n\n
 As happens every year\, there is no guarantee we will see larches. We cros
 s our fingers and hope they are golden yellow the first week of October. I
  am not responsible for the weather or the larch trees.\n\nTo get to the l
 ake\, we will be walking to Lake Louise Village and taking the $2 Roam bus
  up to the lake. Please have $4 per day change available.\n\nIf there is i
 nterest\, we can book a beautiful afternoon tea at Chateau Lake Louise for
  Friday afternoon. Dresses\, suits\, civilized behaviour required. $125 to
  $230 per person\, if you choose the sparkling wine to Dom Perignon option
 s. It is fabulous! Also\, possibly\nto rent canoes on Lake Louise for a ho
 ur or two.\n\nMore details\, hike elevation and distance\, etc. to follow.
 \n\nCarpooling strongly recommended. Recommended gas fee is $35. Drivers/p
 assengers must have a Banff Park Pass. I have 3 available seats in my car 
 from my home in Cochrane (safe street parking) or the Petro at Hwy 1 and 2
 2. Passengers in my car must be staying Monday to Friday\, but do not need
  to be staying in my room.\n\nMeals are at your own expense\, either in Bi
 ll Peyto's Cafe or prepared yourself in the large\, fully stocked kitchens
  at the hostel.\n\nPlease ask if you have questions.\n\nBear spray and cam
 eras recommended. Lunch\, snacks\, 2-3 litres of water plus electrolytes\,
  poles\, changes of clothes\, medications\, waterproof hiking boots\, gait
 ers\, required. Water purification tablets\, a headlamp with new batteries
 \, first aid kit\, tensor bandage\, and emergency silver blanket are recom
 mended in case things don't go to plan. Extra socks and plastic bags for y
 our boots are also useful. A water bladder you can drink while you hike\, 
 plus a backup water bottle is ideal\n\nPlease read the slow and steady wai
 ver and code of conduct in advance. You will sign in agreeing to the condi
 tions of the waiver at the trailhead and leave an emergency contact name a
 nd number. You agree to follow slow and steady policies\, listen to the or
 ganizer\, treat everyone with respect\, do your own research on the hikes\
 , come prepared\, and recognize that your organizers are volunteers who pu
 t in a lot of their own time to plan and lead these hikes for you
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/events/3159377
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20260801T201032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T201032Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
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UID:event_316575463@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261005T011904Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T210000
SUMMARY:Slow and Steady Store Open Now
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nSupport your club and wear our colors.
  I'm trying something new to promote the best hiking club in the country..
 .maybe the world.\nI'm also making swag at home now. T-shirts\, ball caps\
 , mugs\, water bottles etc.\nContact me by DM or email to slowandsteady@sh
 aw.ca\n\nAlso have stuff at:\n\n[http://tee.pub/lic/j2Cu4cK35po](http://te
 e.pub/lic/j2Cu4cK35po)
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20260916T012849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T012849Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
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UID:event_316592068@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261005T011904Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261006T200000
SUMMARY:Urban Walk – Okotoks - Local Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n**What we'll do**\n**This is an invita
 tion to Slow and Steady members to join me on Tuesday evenings for a 5-8 k
 m urban walk exploring the Okotoks Trail system. The riverside trails are 
 beautiful and deer are frequently sighted during our evening walks. The wa
 lks start at 6:00 pm. We will wait up to 5 minutes at the meet up location
  in case of traffic. Please call me at 780-237-5933 if you are lost or hav
 e a last minute cancellation. Please do not send a meetup message - I don'
 t get notifications off wifi.**\n\n**Attendance can be at the organizer's 
 discretion.**\n\n**Please note that we all walk at different paces\, howev
 er we strive to stay together and enjoy each others company. If you wish t
 o walk very quickly this walk may not be for you. We love to stop for "Kod
 ak" moments periodically as the ever changing weather/seasons provide memo
 rable moments.**\n\n**Summary:**\n**Event host will pick the route each we
 ek dependent on weather and trail conditions. In the past we have taken di
 fferent routes (i.e. walked the River trails\; through town\; around the d
 og park and Drake Landing pond etc.....) Occasionally ice cream may be par
 t of our evening.**\n\n**Distance: approx. 5-8 km on asphalt or dirt trail
 s**\n\n**Elevation Gain: minimal**\n\n**Physical Difficulty: Good walking 
 / trekking shoes are recommended. Street shoes (i.e. flats / any boot with
  a heel) will not be acceptable.**\n\n**Pace: Relaxed**\n\n**• What to b
 ring**\n**You must have water and a headlamp with you**\n**For winter you 
 must have city spikes with you**\n**Appropriate footwear\, appropriate lay
 ers for the temperature\, and snacks if you wish**\n\n**• Important to k
 now**\n**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/**\n\n**
 WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver at the meetup location before you ar
 e allowed to go on this trip. You will need to provide an emergency name a
 nd phone number**\n\n**Disclaimer: 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 physic
 ally fit to do this event with the group.**\n**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.i**
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/events/3165920
 68/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20260917T041008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T041008Z
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UID:event_315464352@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261005T011904Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261006T203000
SUMMARY:Jack Rabbit and Weaselhead /T2 
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nThis is an urban walk is to keep up ou
 r fitness for hiking. We will walk the Glenmore Reservoir area\, often up 
 and down hills on the dirt trails (about 200-metre elevation gain). This i
 s not a stroll and we are going at a moderate pace (\\~4-4.5 km/hr). If yo
 u are speed demons and not willing to stay with the group please do not si
 gn up.\n\n**Location:** We will meet at the parking lot at 24 Street and 9
 0 Avenue SW next to the splash park.\n**Distance:** Approx. 6-9 km.\n**Tim
 e:** 1.5-2 hrs\n**Weather note:** Generally\, the hike will go ahead in li
 ght rain or snow. If the dirt trails are too muddy or slippery\, we will w
 alk along the pathway.\n**Who can attend:** Members only. No dogs.\n**Gear
  requirements:**\nHiking boots/shoes or appropriate footwear for dirt trai
 ls. There is usuallyally ice and slippery paths.\nDress appropriate for th
 e weather\nPoles if desired\nBear spray is handy to have in this area\nFor
  winter - microspikes & light source are required!**\n**For summer - hat\,
  water\, bug spray are recommended**\n\n**WAIVER:** You are required to re
 ad the Slow and Steady Hiker Club.\nYou are coming at your own risk.\n[htt
 ps://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768842
 ](https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/537
 68842)\n**Disclaimer:** You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers
  and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own saf
 ety and well-being. All participants are responsible for assessing the cur
 rent road conditions\, current weather conditions\, Your current physical 
 condition\, and current trail conditions for the trip and you are responsi
 ble for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gea
 r and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/events/3154643
 52/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20260629T034752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T034752Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
END:VEVENT
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UID:event_313922055@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261005T011904Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261006T210000
SUMMARY:Urban Walk / Inglewood
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nLets meet at Pearce Estate Park and go
  for an evening walk. We'll walk for about two hour and see where the path
  takes us. This is the same park we had our gear swap at. The Sam Livingst
 on Fish Hatchery is also located here.\n\nIcer's and head lamps or flashli
 ghts are advisable gear during the winter months.\n\nhttp://photos4.meetup
 static.com/photos/event/1/2/0/0/600_441844608.jpeg\n\nWaiver:\nSlow & Stea
 dy Waiver. I have read and agree to Slow & Steady (1) Full Waiver & (2) Co
 de of Conduct located at:\n(1) http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-hiker
 s/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/ DISCLAMIER and\n(2)\nCODE OF CONDUCT: http://bit.l
 y/SnS_Conduct\n\nWaiver also gives Organizer emergency contact information
 . You must complete this for each hike.\n\nEveryone must comply with Alber
 ta Covid Health regulations. A waitlist is in effect after maximum allowed
  depending on Alberta Health Rules for Outdoor Groups which may result in 
 splitting into two groups.\n\nAttendance is at the organizer's discretion 
 and is based on attendance history.
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/events/3139220
 55/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20260324T035951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T035951Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
END:VEVENT
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UID:event_316599600@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261005T011904Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T171500
SUMMARY:Wenkchemna Pass - Moraine Lake-relaxed pace. Time changed.
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n\\*For those who have not hiked with m
 e before: PLEASE remember to answer my question(s). Thanks :)\n\n* If you 
 drop out past RSVP close time without a good reason you will be marked as 
 a NO SHOW. IF YOU ARE DOUBLE-BOOKED YOU WILL BE MOVED TO NON-GOING LIST.\n
 \n**PLEASE READ:**\n**If you decide to sign up make sure you CAN be at the
  trailhead (Moraine Lake Parking Lot) around 9am. I HAVE a reservation for
  a shuttle bus (8-9am slot) but only for 4 people and tickets are taken. Y
 ou have to make your own plans how to get there. I would like to start hik
 ing at 9:15 ish.**\n\n**Parking/Access:**\n**No Private Parking allowed as
  per Parks Canada note. I believe shuttle is the only option you can get.*
 *\n\nPlease do NOT sign up if you can't stay with the group!!!!!\n\nLocati
 on: Moraine Lake Parking lot\nDistance: \\~18 km out and back\nDifficulty:
  Moderate to challenging\nElevation: \\~920m (gain elevation)\nTime: As lo
 ng as we need\nPace: as per slowest hiker\nNo dogs\, No children\nNO SPEED
 Y GONZALES!\nNO TURTLES!\nTime: This is all day event!\n\nIt is a requirem
 ent to read the following trip posting carefully and to make the proper an
 d responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so\, will result in parti
 cipant not allowed on this trip.\n\nIf the organizer deems it necessary to
  obtain additional information from you\, please provide it\, otherwise\, 
 you will be moved to the waiting list. As a potential participant\, you mu
 st check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer\, 
 including up to trip cancellation.\n\nGear:\n• Good Hiking boots are req
 uired\n• Wind/water resistant jacket\, gloves\, toque\, hat\, layers .. 
 Be prepared\n• Hiking poles if desired\n• Gaiters\n• Water - Lots of
  it/lunch/snacks\n• BEAR spray - MANDATORY!!!!!\n• Smiles :) :)\n\nCOD
 E OF CONDUCT: By signing up for this hike\, you agree to abide by the rule
 s and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct. [https://www.meetup.com
 /Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/19453923/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/](https://www.meetu
 p.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/19453923/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/)\n\nWAIVER: Y
 ou must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip. Yo
 u will need to provide an emergency name and phone number to be recorded o
 n the waiver. The organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at th
 e meetup location and/or the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow 
 and Steady Hiker Club Waiver prior to arriving: [http://www.meetup.com/Slo
 w-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/](http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-
 Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/)\n\nDisclaimer: You are fully aware th
 at your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all res
 ponsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are respo
 nsible for assessing the current road conditions\, current weather conditi
 ons\, your current physical condition\, current trail conditions and curre
 nt avalanche conditions (if applicable) for the trip and you are responsib
 le 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.
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/events/3165996
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20260917T180742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180742Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:event_316823660@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261005T011904Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T143000
SUMMARY:Ha Ling Peak\, relaxed pace
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nHa Ling is one of the most popular hik
 es in the Canmore area because it is easy to access and provides panoramic
  views of the Bow Valley. Although it is technically a scramble\, because 
 it involves the ascent of a peak\, Ha Ling is primarily a steep hike. Ther
 e is some scree near the top but most of the trip is on an established tra
 il. However\, it does gain about 810 meters in about 7.8 km. It is basical
 ly short but steep. This trip is suitable for experienced hikers who are c
 omfortable with gaining a lot of elevation in a short period of time\, and
  who are comfortable with varied terrain: steep trail\; stairs\; loose scr
 ee\; rocky sections.\n\n**Distance**: 7.8 km return\n**Elevation gain**: 8
 10 m\n**Trail:** out and back\; trail 3\n**Pace**: Slow to moderate\; not 
 fast. *Please don't sign up if you are a speedy hiker.*\n**Time**: The hik
 e will take about four to five hours. About two hours up\; then lunch\; th
 en about two hours down.\n**Trailhead:** Goat Creek parking lot\; [Ha Ling
  Peak Trailhead - Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ha+Ling+P
 eak+Trailhead/@51.0614458\,-115.4206145\,483m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s
 0x5370c6454a553b33:0xad099d36f8a7f5e6!8m2!3d51.0614458!4d-115.4180396!16s%
 2Fg%2F11cmbn8tky?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkzMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)\n**M
 eeting time**: **Meet at 10:00 am at the trailhead**\n**Number of hikers**
 : Maximum 8\; a waitlist is in effect for this trip to make sure this hike
  is appropriate for you.\n**References: [Ha Ling Peak Hike near Canmore: T
 rail Guide and What to Expect | Hike Bike Travel](https://hikebiketravel.c
 om/ha-ling-peak-hike/)**\n**Carpooling:** I won’t be arranging carpoolin
 g since I don’t live in Calgary but you can use the comments section to 
 arrange carpooling.\n**Cost for carpooling:** $15\n**Suggested gear**: hik
 ing boots\, pack\, layers of clothing including wind and rain resistant la
 yers\; lunch\, water\, personal first aid kit\; hiking poles if you use th
 em\; bear spray.\n**Must bring gear**: traction devices (icers) since ther
 e might be a bit of snow at the summit.\n**Waiver and Code of Conduct**\nI
  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 conta
 ct. Your participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by
  signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver.
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/events/3168236
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20261003T032329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T032329Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:event_316599985@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261005T011904Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261008T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261008T171500
SUMMARY:Fairview Mt. - Lake Louise - slow.
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n\\*For those who have not hiked with m
 e before: PLEASE remember to answer my question(s). Thanks :)\n\n* If you 
 drop out past RSVP close time without a good reason you will be marked as 
 a NO SHOW. IF YOU ARE DOUBLE-BOOKED YOU WILL BE MOVED TO NON-GOING LIST.\n
 \n**PLEASE READ:**\n**If you decide to sign up make sure you CAN be at the
  trailhead (Lake Louise SHORE!!!) not later than 8:15. I only could reserv
 e 4 tickets for a shuttle bus and they are all taken. You have to make you
 r own plans how to get there (LL shore) if you would like to join the grou
 p.**\n\n**Parking/Access:**\n**Parking fills up before 8:00 AM\; alternate
  access via regional transit like [Roam Transit](https://roamtransit.com/s
 chedules-routes/summer-banff-lklouise-regional-route-eight-8x-express/) or
  Parks Canada shuttles. There is last minute reservation possible 48h befo
 re the day. Good luck.**\n\nPlease do NOT sign up if you can't stay with t
 he group!!!!!\n\nLocation: Lake Louise (Lake shore)\nDistance: \\~11 km ou
 t and back\nDifficulty: Moderate to challenging\nElevation: \\~1014m (gain
  elevation)\nTime: As long as we need\nPace: as per slowest hiker\nNo dogs
 \, No children\nNO SPEEDY GONZALES!\nNO TURTLES!\nTime: This is all day ev
 ent!\n\nIt is a requirement to read the following trip posting carefully a
 nd to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do s
 o\, will result in participant not allowed on this trip.\n\nIf the organiz
 er deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you\, please p
 rovide it\, otherwise\, you will be moved to the waiting list. As a potent
 ial participant\, you must check this trip posting for additional directio
 ns from the organizer\, including up to trip cancellation.\n\nGear:\n• G
 ood Hiking boots are required\n• Wind/water resistant jacket\, gloves\, 
 toque\, hat\, layers .. Be prepared\n• Hiking poles if desired\n• Gait
 ers\n• Water - Lots of it/lunch/snacks\n• BEAR spray - Mandatory!!!!!\
 n• Smiles :) :)\n\nCODE OF CONDUCT: By signing up for this hike\, you ag
 ree 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_CON
 DUCT/](https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/19453923/CODE_O
 F_CONDUCT/)\n\nWAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowe
 d to go on this trip. You will need to provide an emergency name and phone
  number to be recorded on the waiver. The organizer will have a group waiv
 er for you to sign at the meetup location and/or the trailhead. You are re
 quired to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver prior to arriving: [h
 ttp://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/](http://
 www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/)\n\nDisclaimer
 : You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guide
 s and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. Al
 l participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions\,
  current weather conditions\, your current physical condition\, current tr
 ail conditions and current avalanche conditions (if applicable) for the tr
 ip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully p
 repared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with th
 e group.
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/events/3165999
 85/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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SUMMARY:Storethusa Ridge - OT5
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nNestled in Peter Lougheed Provincial P
 ark near Highwood Pass\, Storethusa Ridge is a fantastic\, lesser-known ob
 jective for hikers looking to escape the heavier crowds found on neighbori
 ng trails. Tucked directly between Storm Mountain and Mount Arethusa (henc
 e the portmanteau name)\, the route extends past the popular Arethusa Cirq
 ue into rugged alpine territory.\n\n**Driver Resources:**\n*Trailhead Meet
 up Location:*\n[Arethusa Cirque Trail Parking](https://maps.app.goo.gl/b6a
 h3WgXfWfAAEN87?g_st=ic)\n\n*Required Permits/Passes:*\nA K-pass is require
 d for each car parking at trailhead\n\n*Carpool contribution:*\nThe sugges
 ted gas fee is $20 per passenger.\nArrange carpooling in the comments by o
 ffering a ride and your preferred meeting location.\n\n**Participant Resou
 rces:**\n\n**Trail Description(s):**\n\n**1.** [BobSpirko](https://bobspir
 ko.ca/OtherScrambles/HighwoodJunction/Storethusa/Storethusa.html)\n\n**Dis
 tance: ≈7 km (out & back)**\n**Elevation: 670 meters ( + or - )**\n**Exp
 ected time on trail:** 4-6 hours\n**Trail Rating: OT5**\n\nOT 5 routes usu
 ally encounter short sections of scree (small loose rocks on low angle slo
 pes). Rock outcrops can usually be negotiated without the use of hands. Oc
 casional exposure to heights is to be expected. Sturdy boots with an aggre
 ssive tread (such as Vibram) are best for this type of trip.\n*There is a 
 small section of hands-on which can be bypassed.*\n\n**GEAR & SUPPLIES**\n
 \n**Required :**\n· backpack\n· hiking boots/shoes\n· foot traction (mi
 crospikes) - most hills have some snow & ice\n**. bear spray**\n· snacks/
 lunch\n. water\n· appropriate clothing (pack for wind)\n. warm layers\n. 
 personal first aid kit/medications\n· headlamp w/spare batteries\n\n**Sug
 gested:**\n· hiking poles\n. lightweight pad to sit on\n. sunglasses/hat\
 n. bathroom kit (\n. sunscreen\n. bug spray (mostly a summer thing)\n\n**T
 o join the wait list\, RSVP and answer the questions.**\n\n**Waiver**\nThe
  Slow and Steady Waiver and Code of Conduct are in effect. Participants ar
 e required to sign the waiver to join the group hike. I will have a hard c
 opy of the waiver with me at the meetup point.\n\n**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 particip
 ants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions\, current w
 eather conditions\, your current physical condition\, current trail condit
 ions and current avalanche conditions (if applicable) for the trip and you
  are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared wi
 th proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.
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