Pickle Jar Lakes- slow (weather dependent)

Slow and Steady Hikers
* For those who have not hiked with me before: PLEASE remember to answer my question(s). Thanks 🙂
* 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.

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Slow and steady pace up and down.

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

* 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.

* Arrange your own carpooling. Make sure you contribute towards gas/park pass.
* Car pooling recommended fee: $20. Please bring cash.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/pickle-jar-lakes
http://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/Kananaskis/PicklejarLakes/PicklejarLakes.html

Location: Pickle Jar Trailhead
Distance: ~12 km out and back
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: ~700m (gain elevation)
Time: As long as we need
Pace: as per slowest hiker
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.

Gear:
• Good Hiking boots are required
• Wind/water resistant jacket, gloves, toque, hat, layers .. Be prepared
• 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.