Day Leader – Kyra Fisher vladykov@me.com 403-466-2089
NB I will be the alternate Day Leader for this coming trip. I would VERY MUCH appreciate having volunteers to be Group Leaders! Perhaps some of you who have not volunteered in this capacity would consider doing so. Thank you!
Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825
Will allow approx. 5 hours hiking time.
Note: B1, B2, C for will be dropped off at Spencer Creek trailhead; bus will stay at Sparrowhawk Day Use so ALL hikers will return there after the hike.
Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot. Bus departs from Montgomery at 8:00 am sharp.
Bus dropoff: Spencer Creek trailhead, Sparrowhawk Day Use. Pickup at Sparrowhawk Day Use ONLY.
Biffy Break – Mt. Kidd campground
Bus Fare $25. Bus cancelled if less than 40 registered on Bus. Cancellations after 6 pm on Tuesday will be NO-SHOWS and will have to pay the Bus Fare.
Hiking options will be offered for all hiking levels that have a leader and at least 3 other participants. Please contact the Day Leader to volunteer to lead a hike or to request a specific hike in the area.
Bear Spray and hiking poles MUST be stored under the bus, preferably labelled. There is a box for Bear Spray in one of the bins.
If you wish to join the outing, but drive yourself 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.
Please ensure you choose an activity option before pressing ‘Register’. Click on the Location below to get more details of the hike and a link to a trail
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NB Please note that the C hike, from SPENCER CREEK to VIEWPOINT ret. via HRT to Sparrowhawk proved to be particularly challenging due to the rough terrain – loose footing on steep terrain, with steep drop-offs
RECOMMENDED for future C hikes: The HIGH ROCKIES TRAIL from SPARROWHAWK towards SPENCER CREEK , 6 km, 200 m
August 15, 2023