Christmas Day Elfin Lake Hike/Snowshoe...

This event is posted in 2 other groups, but all sharing the same online carpooling sheet. Everyone who can drive must read the Carpooling section.

For those home and alone on this holiday season, this event is my Christmas present to all of you. Everyone should have some sense and/or form of family, so lets set aside the time to celebrate the pristine wilderness around us with those likeminded souls we appreciate. Plus, we're going to need to work off all the Christmas food and deserts...lol

The weather has gotten colder and is unpredictable; so prepare for the extreme.

10 ESSENTIALS:
PLEASE scroll down and read the ENTIRE event description so you don't ask questions already answered and/or leave gear behind. Those who refuse to bring their 10 Essentials should NOT expect others to solve your problems. If one can't afford all 10 Essentials, contact the Host for ideas so you can attend AND stay safe.
www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html

CARPOOLING:
Group size depends entirely on the number of drivers/vehicles available!! ONLY if you have been ADDED to the GOING LIST are you ALLOWED to contact drivers to ask for a seat in their vehicle. Contact drivers directly to ensure they indeed have room. For those carpooling, the payment is $8 CDN per hour of driving per person.

Carpool Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-fXJ4h9INMpOmiDyd-QfEPft2LmPxgAbjW_zQeV8JXY/edit?usp=sharing

HIKING INFO:
Region: Garibaldi Park, Squamish
Rating: Intermediate
Length: 22 Kms (Round Trip)
Elevation Gain: 620 meters
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours (Est.)
Pace: Intermediate (micro-breaks)
www.clubtread.com/Routes/Route.aspxRoute157.html?Route=157

ATTENDANCE:
By RSVP'ing Yes for this event, you acknowledge having read and agreeing to rules and waiver for this group. There are requirements to have your RSVP Accepted. Everyone must display a clear, unobstructed and current close up photo of their face. Also, if you do NOT answer all of the questions in your profile, and/or if you input random characters or info to fake an answer to the RSVP questions, then your RSVP will be Ignored. Until corrected, those in the Wait List ahead of you with a proper profile will be Accepted.

FITNESS:
This hike is listed at a Difficult rating. Please make sure you ARE ABLE to go the distance and CAN do the elevation!! The pace will be intermediate, as we want to accomplish it in one day; but hikes often divide into two groups to accommodate various paces. While I strive to leave no one behind, each hiker is solely responsible for their well-being and their capacity to finish the hike! If you cannot continue, you are solely responsible to return to parking lot. This may require you to wait for your driver to return or for a driver to wait until all their passengers return hours later.

SAFETY:
This hike is weather dependent! The hike will ONLY occur under ideal conditions. For example, if there is NO significant rain/snow that could compromise trail conditions, if there is NO increase in the need for professional gear, and/or there is NO increase in avalanche conditions that could contribute to unnecessary risk(s) of injury. If there is any risk of postponing the hike, hikers will be notified Friday by 7pm. Leave a trip plan with a responsible person, explaining your destination, the route you are taking, who is with you, and your estimated return time!

HEALTH:
If you have a medical conditions that could be a factor during the hike, please speak to the host so they can be best prepared in the event of an emergency. This is voluntary. All information is kept confidential. I am NOT a paramedic and our response is limited in remote settings. It is better to plan ahead, instead of making last minute decisions in a worst-case-scenario.

NO GUESTS: This is a closed group of dedicated, responsible, and like-minded people sharing enjoyable outdoor experiences. If a friend is interested in going, have them join the group; it's free. There are NO kids and NO dogs allowed!!