Day Leader – Carolyn Ardell
Bus Coordinator for this week: Craig Barnstable – craigbarnstable@shaw.ca 403 257-0794
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 and pickups at intersection of Smith-Dorrien and Mt. Shark Road (for Rummel Lake and Pass hikers) and road off Mt. Shark Road (turn left 1 km along the road) (for Tryst Lake hikers).
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 – Rummel Pass 16km 530m
B1 – Rummel Pass – afatp – 16km 530m (Hugh Powell)
B2 – Rummel Lake 11km 400m (Glenn Schultz & Jennifer Sundgaard)
C – Tryst Lake 6.6km 260m (Bernie Nemeth & Anne Lyon)
Charter Bus Procedures – COVID-19 Protocol – slightly updated
- 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.
- Stay home if you are not feeling well or have any COVID-19 symptoms, or might be at risk in any other way.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Passengers are expected to enter, exit and manage their own belongings inside and outside the bus without engaging the driver.
- 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.
- The driver is required to wear a mask and gloves when engaging passengers outside of the bus.
- Passengers must use the same seat throughout the trip both going to and from the destination.
- Passengers are to remain in their seats at all times except for the Day Leader and Transportation Director.
- Bus washroom is not available except for emergency use. A washroom stop will be made enroute at a visitor centre.
- Passengers to bring their own masks, gloves (if desired), tissues, and hand sanitizer.
- There is no trash disposal bin on the bus. Passengers to take home their own trash and dispose of it safely at home.
- Disembarking starts from the front seats followed by the next rows in turn.
- Nothing to be passed around on the bus which means no binders with maps, no sign in sheets, no treats etc. (exception for cards)
- Bus fare will be collected by the Bus Coordinator or designate 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.
- Bring your own radio and bear spray if you have them.