** BUS TRIP ** Highwood Pass area Sept. 9, 2021

Day Leader – Hugh Powell

Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547

Bus Fare $30; Bus fare $20 if more than 40 people registered

Bus departing from Montgomery only at 8:00 AM

Limit of 55 people – priority will be given to Evergreens Members over guests.

BB – at Mt. Kidd Campground

Will allow approx. 5 hours hiking time. Dropoff at Highwood Pass; pickup at Highwood Pass and Little Highwood parking.

Note: the bus company has a Kananaskis Parks pass, so individuals on the bus do not need to have one for this trip.

Hiking options will be offered for all hiking levels that have a leader and at least 3 other participants. Please contact Day Leader to volunteer or to request a specific hike in the area.

Our hikes will align with Alberta Health COVID-19 recommendations, which change occasionally, but can be found at: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx ; Alberta Parks Guidance related COVID-19 can be found at: https://albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/news-events/response-to-covid-19/

Potential Hike options, subject to change:

A – Pocaterra Ridge Traverse 10km 650m (-950m) – leader Greg McKenzie

B1 – South End of Pocaterra Ridge 8.2km 550m – leader Barb Brunton

B2 – Pocaterra Cirque 7km 275m (approx.) – leader Jennifer Sundgaard

C – Ptarmigan Cirque 4km 230m

Charter Bus Procedures  –       COVID-19 Protocol 

1. Stay off the bus if not fully vaccinated with both COVID-19 shots at least 2 weeks before the trip. Drive to the trailhead instead.
2. Stay home if you are not feeling well or have any COVID-19 symptoms, or might be at risk in any other way.
3. Passenger name, address, and phone number may be shared with Universal Bus lines to facilitate later contact tracing if necessary. Information will be destroyed after 14 days.
4. By registering for the trip on-line, you are agreeing to abide by the Evergreen Club Policies and Safety procedures, as well as the COVID-19 Protocol. Sign in sheets will not be passed around.
5. Masks to be worn throughout the time inside the bus. Masks to cover both nose and mouth. Exception is when being careful while taking a drink or eating a snack.
6. Two metre physical distancing to be maintained wherever possible. (Physical distancing does not apply to members of the same household). This includes while boarding and disembarking.
7. Passengers are expected to enter, exit and manage their own belongings inside and outside the bus without engaging the driver.
8. Passengers are to deposit and retrieve their own gear from the vehicle’s baggage bins being very careful of physical distancing requirements. Good idea to have poles etc. labeled.
9. The driver is required to wear a mask and gloves when engaging passengers outside of the bus.
10. The driver must be the last person to board the bus and then the first person to disembark from the bus on arrival at the destination.
11. Passengers must use the same seat throughout the trip both going to and from the destination.
12. Passengers are to remain in their seats at all times except for the Trip Leader and Transportation Director.
13. Bus washroom is not available except for emergency use. A washroom stop will be made enroute at a visitor centre.
14. Passengers to bring their own masks, gloves (if desired), tissues, and hand sanitizer.
15. There is no trash disposal bin on the bus. Passengers to take home their own trash and dispose of it safely at home.
16. Disembarking starts from the front seats followed by the next rows in turn.
17. Nothing to be passed around on the bus which means no binders with maps, no sign in sheets, nor treats etc. Member Support Director may pass around card. People may choose to sign or not as they are comfortable with.
18. Bus fare will be collected by the Day Leader coming down the aisle with a bag Each passenger will place their fare in the bag. No change will be given, so please bring the exact amount by cash or cheque.
19. Bring your own radio and bear spray if you have them.