Hiking Time: 5.25 hours
Day Leader: Lynn Whittingham
Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell, ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825
Bus Fare: $25
Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8:00 AM sharp
Biffy Break – Yamnuska parking lot, BVPP – Middle Lake parking lot
Drop-offs – Yamnuska parking lot, BVPP- Middle Lake parking lot (bus stays at Middle Lake)
Pickup points – Bow Valley Provincial Park – Middle Lake, road at the entrance to Yamnuska parking lot
Hikes
• For more details of the hike and a link to a trail map, click on the Location below.
• If you wish to request a hike or lead a hike, please contact the Day Leader.
NOTE – BI – Yamnuska counter-clockwise circuit around backside, 8.5 km., 900 m.
Hike involves traversing a ledge with anchored chains, steep terrain with occasional exposure, descending through scree/loose rock.
Hiking beyond Raven’s End – Sturdy hiking boots and poles are recommended. Ice grips may be needed for short snow sections, depending on this week’s warming trends.
Registration:
• Begins at 6:00 PM on the Thursday preceding the trip and ends at 6:00pm on the Tuesday before the trip.
• Cancellations after 6 pm on Tuesday will have to have to pay the Bus Fare.
• Please choose an activity option before pressing ‘Register’.
• If you wish to drive to the trailhead, please register with your choice of activity AND email the bus coordinator to ask them to move you to the ‘Car’ list. Remember that anyone driving will require a K-Country pass.
• The bus will be cancelled if there are fewer than 40 registrations.
Please note all trips are subject to change as necessary!
Please check the weather forecast to ensure you are dressed appropriately!
Bear Spray and hiking poles: MUST be stored under the bus. Please label any Bear Spray and hiking poles with your name. There is a box for Bear Spray in one of the bins.