Rummel Lake –T3 Winter Hike

After a month off from hiking I need something less challenging to prepare for the upcoming winter hiking season, So let's do a relaxed-pace hike up to Rummel Lake. Depending on the snow, we'll microspike or snowshoe. Arrive at trailhead at 9:00am ready to hike at 9:15

This 10K hike starts off the Smith-Dorrien Road at the turnoff to Mount Shark and Engadine Lodge.

Depending on the snow conditions, this will be either a snowshoe or a microspike hike to Rummel Lake. Please bring your snowshoes with you and a way to attach them to your pack.

Please do not sign up for this hike if you are not feeling well (show any Covid-19 symptoms).

Trip Description: https://trailtopeaktheadventurouspath.com/2018/01/21/snowshoeing-the-rummel-lake-trail/

Time -6ish hours plus about 2 hour drive each way. We are out for the day.
Start: Arrive at the trailhead at 9, ready to hike at 9:15 sharp. It's about a two hour and ten minute drive from Shouldice Park and Ride.

DETAILS
Length: ~10 km
Elevation 435m
Hiking time: 6 -7 ish hours plus driving time (2 hours and 10 minute drive from Shouldice Park and Ride) We are out for the entire day.
Group size: 10 MAX no guests, no dogs.
DIFFICULTY T3- TL 3 hikes may be narrow with steep sections. The trail tread may have a rough, uneven surface with rocks and tree roots protruding. Sections may have a loose surface requiring care to prevent slipping. Often these trails go straight up the fall line of a hillside rather than having switchbacks. Erosion from running water often degrades the trail tread. Wading of shallow streams may be required. Boots with good ankle support and more aggressive tread are best for these trips.

Pace: Relaxed and steady pace throughout. We stop for delayering, bio breaks, photos. Everyone stays together in a group for safety.
🌲 NOTE We offer intermediate/moderate hiking experiences to new and seasoned club members. If you want to join this hike, sign up as soon as the RSVPs open as we take people in the order they sign up (subject to their experience and skillset). Those that do not answer all the RSVP questions will remain on the waitlist. If you are on the attending list and need to drop out, do so at least 24 hours before the hike to allow those on the waitlist an opportunity to join.
Please check in up to AND including the morning of the trip, that the hike has not been cancelled due to wildlife/trail/other issues.
Must bring GEAR: BEARSPRAY, microspikes, snowshoes and a way to strap them on your pack. Sufficient water for a day out hike, lunch/snacks, STURDY HIKING BOOTS, hiking poles highly recommended, backpack, appropriate layers for the season plus be prepared for cold weather (warmer coat, hat, mitts, rain gear) personal-sized first aid kit, personal medications (if needed), (NO BEAR BELLS !!). Bring a change of /footwear for after the hike and a plastic bag for dirty/wet hiking boots or shoes, snowshoes and microspikes (keep your driver's car clean). Drivers A Kananaskis Park PASS is required for this hike

As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer including possible short notice trip cancellation. This trip is weather dependent, so please check the website the morning of the hike to make sure the trip has not been cancelled.
CARPOOLING
Carpooling will not be arranged for this hike. However, if you wish to carpool, it is at your own discretion, and please follow the recommended Covid guidelines. Rides can be arranged in the comments section or via private personal messages. Suggested gas fee contribution is $25.00 per person. Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and a plastic bag for dirty footwear.
PARTICIPATION WAIVER
You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip and you shall arrive prepared with an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. Organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qi7owQNOgRIIp3Q2LGuRz3tak0su3r1E4MXe--j6DjM/edit?usp=sharing
DISCLAIMER
You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip and you are responsible 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.