The Three P's - Tracy A Hike T2/3- Strong Beginners & SLOW Intermediate Hikers

PLEASE READ ALL DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP!!!
I will take 12 hikers max and only those who have hiked with me previously or done urban walks will be considered for winter mountain hikes. Therefore you will be waitlististed first.

How Do I Know This Hike Is For Me?
Are you a Slow to Very Slow Beginner or Intermediate hiker? Do you typically avoid signing up for hikes because their slow is not your slow? We have fun, laughs and really honestly go slow.... We "get there" 99% of the time (weather and trail conditions are the no-go's) but at our pace. So feel good about joining us if you are slow. If you like the destination but not a slow pace please wait for another organizer to put this one together. Thank you.

We will start at the Elbow Falls Day Use Parking lot and hike the loop of Powderface creek - Prairie Link to Prairie Creek Trail.
There is ~ 500 m accumulated elevation gain over 11.5 - 13.5 km (so many guesstimates). We will hike along the creek, through meadows and along rock faces, past cattle (likely) and we are likely to see whisky jacks . Many types of terrain to discover on this hike.

Research on hike:
https://www.bckor.ca/powderface-creek-to-prairie-creek.html
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/powderface-creek-and-prairie-creek-trail-loop
https://www.bigdoer.com/44575/hikes-and-summits/prairie-creek-powderface-creek-loop/

Please be on time. Do NOT Meetup Message me (Tracy) the day of the hike. Please text me at 780-237-5933 at any time or if you have any concerns about location. Please identify yourself in the text. :)

There will be NO hiking ahead and speed demons are not welcome. The enjoyment of hiking is enjoying being in the moment. Kodak moments are encouraged. The leader does reserve the right to change the hike for weather or safety reasons as needed.

What MUST You Bring? I will check gear.

• Minimum 2 litres of water
• Lunch and snacks
• Appropriately layered clothing for the weather (NO COTTON) including a toque and gloves
• microspikes and appropriate winter footwear for hiking

What should you have with you?

• gaiters
• Poles if you want them - I use mine every hike.
• mini personal first aid kit
• gatorade or electrolyte replacement drink or warm drink (i.e. tea)

WAIVER:
As per the new policy for waivers, I will bring the group waiver form with me to the Meet-up location and the trailhead. You must sign it before you will be allowed to go on this event. You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information.
You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this event with the group
Your participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver. If you have stated "no" in your profile you will not be accepted to participate. You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group