-We will meet at 8:45 a.m. in the main lounge of the ACC Clubhouse in Canmore to arrange vehicles.
-Drive to the parking for rat’s nest and start hiking around 9
-I have allocated 8 hours for the hike, which will be adequate for completion at a moderate pace and returning to pick up the vehicle at rat’s nest and return to the clubhouse for the start of the Rocky Mountain Section's annual BBQ, which begins at 5:00 p.m.
-We're planning to do the loop variation of this route, in a counter-clockwise direction. If conditions are particularly wet/soggy, I may alter this to take the west ridge for both ascent & descent, but I do not expect this to be necessary.
Required Items to Bring:
-Comfortable footwear for scrambling (hiking boots, hiking shoes, or trail runners, depending on your preference)
-Comfortable, layered clothing for warmth and comfort in variable weather conditions (pack a wind/rain resistant jacket and pants)
-Food and water to keep you comfortable for ~8 hours of strenuous hiking (recommend 2-4 L water, per person)
-Desired additional clothing items (hats, extra socks, gloves, etc.)
-Any medications or personal items you desire or need, based on your own situation (think: inhalers, medications, allergy medications, etc.)
-Small daypack to carry your clothing layers, food and water, etc.
-Sun screen, sunglasses
-*Moleskin or other blister protection equipment*
-Hiking poles, if desired
-Helmet, if desired
-Bear spray, if desired
Recommended Items to Bring:
-I have specifically designed this trip to occur at a moderate, comfortable pace, to make it friendly and accessible for a wider segment of our membership, while also not starting TOO early, for folks who are coming in from out of town to attend this and the BBQ. This is not a race to the summit.
-With that being said, this is still a Rockies scramble, and will involve 8 hours of hiking on variable, steep terrain, including dirt, mud, rock, and scree. You may need to use your hands, in sections, and areas will be steep and muddy.
-The route (round-trip) is just over 12 km, with ~1,450m of elevation gain and loss.
-Please do your own research on the route to ensure that you and your fellow attendees will be comfortable and enjoy your time on this scramble!
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Hazards include, but are not limited to: Weather, rockfall, wildlife, slips and trips
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Registration for this event closed on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM.