Baldy Ridge (T3) **EXPLORATORY**
Slow and Steady Hikers
This hike starts at the Cat Creek trailhead and steadily climbs through trees before arriving at the ridgetop. It is described as a quiet trail which features creek crossings, seasonal wildflowers, and panoramic valley views. As this is an exploratory hike (for me), your patience and understanding would be greatly appreciated.
It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so, will result in participant not bring allowed on this trip or removal from trip at the organizers discretion. You must answer all questions. You must meet all the pre-requisites to be eligible to attend this trip. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, via text or email. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.
This trip will be weather dependent. Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.
**RSVP RULES**: Late cancellations without a valid reason, will result in a “no show” at the organizer’s discretion. **Please note that ‘no shows’ can hinder your attendance on hikes with other organizers.**
**EVENT PACE**: The pace for this hike will be at a reasonable and steady pace. We will do our best to hike together as a group (or be in view), taking short breaks as required to delayer, take photos, and catch our breath.
**TRAIL DESCRIPTION:**
Distance: 12.0 km +/-
Elevation Gain: 600 m +/-
Time (Only an Est.): 5 Hrs on trail + approx. 1:45 hrs driving each way
Difficulty – (T3)- See **[Trail rating](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EwslsRqLvFp-6anYK_pw_YNLrr94qklcbyZXsv87qs0/edit)**
for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady uses.
**TRAILHEAD:**
Cat Creek Provincial Recreation Area off Highway 40 in Kananaskis Country (roughly 75–80 km south of Calgary).
**REFERENCES:**
https://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/Kananaskis/BaldyRidge/BaldyRidge.html#:~:text=The%20route%20begins%20on%20Badly,but%20we%20chose%20Access%202.
https://sonnybou.ca/ssbou2021/baldyridge.html
**RESTRICTED:**: No dogs, No children, No guests
**REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:**
. bear spray ** **MANDATORY**
· backpack
· hiking boots
. sun hat
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
· snacks/lunch
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
. warm layers
· personal first aid kit
. good attitude *** MANDATORY
. sense of humour
**SUGGESTED GEAR:**
. gaiters
. sunscreen
. poles
. change of clothes
. sense of adventure
**CARPOOLING**: Carpool will not be arranged for this hike. Please leave a message in the comment section if you wish to carpool. Please be considerate of your driver’s vehicle by bringing a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $20 (**[Gas Fees by Area and Price](https://docs.google.com/document/d/124qrzTgy-XY_zMT0ilo8HcCG7h5NEufrpQib-4BN3V4/edit))**.
Carpool etiquette: **[Carpool etiquette](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hV2sjH6XsCaeraUYZcbzbr0uly5e-JPrtrCIhFgG5PU/edit)**
**CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER**: You must complete the electronic waiver before you are allowed to go on this hike. The waiver is located at ___________________
**CODE OF CONDUCT**: Please familiarize yourself with the group’s code of conduct: **[Slow and Steady Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit)**
**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 participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip and you are responsible 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.