Mt. Lipsett – weather dependent (Smoke/heat)

Slow and Steady Hikers
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Slow and steady pace up the hill (breaks to catch a breath, d-layering, water, pictures etc). Moderate pace downhill.

Please do NOT sign up if you can’t stay with the group!

If you are carpooling: Proposed gas fee: $20. Please bring cash if possible.

A waiting list has automatically been created. This is not a first come, first serve event & at the discretion of the organizer. We will hike AS A GROUP 🙂

Location:
Distance: ~14.5km out and back
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: ~720m gain
Time: ~6 hours +driving
Pace: slower up hill, moderate down
No dogs, No children
NO SPEEDY GONZALES!
NO TURTLES!
Time: This is all day event!

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It is a requirement to read the following trip posting carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so, will result in participant not allowed on this trip.

If 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 must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.

Hike details, check those websites:
https://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/Kananaskis/MountLipsett/MountLipsett.html

https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/elbow-sheep-wpp/information-facilities/day-use/mt-lipsett/

Gear:
• Good Hiking boots are required
• Wind/water resistant jacket, gloves, toque, hat, layers .. Be prepared
• Face mask of your choice … just in case
• Hiking poles if desired
• Gaiters
• Water – Lots of it/lunch/snacks
• BEAR spray – MANDATORY!!!!!
• Smiles 🙂 🙂

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/

WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed 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 waiver for you to sign at the 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/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/

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 (if applicable) 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.