Gleason Ridge STEEP EXPLORATORY (11/25/2023)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Sat. Hike

Event Location:

Sheep River

Dist. and Elev.:

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 25 2023 9:45 AM

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jan 1 2023 8:00:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 24 2023 6:00:00 PM

Trail Return Distance:

13 km

Trail Elevation Gain:

500 m

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Ruth B
Steve B
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Itinerary:

Meet at the parking area on the right side just before the winter gate on AB-546 at 9:45 AM. We will either carpool or go in a convoy 5 km to a very small parking are near the trailhead. We will hike up the VERY STEEP trail to the Windy Point summit and continue along the Gleason Ridge route to where it joins up with a more gentle trail back to the vehicles. We will do this loop counterclockwise so we hike up, not down, the STEEP part.

Required Items to Bring:
MICROSPIKES, Poles

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the 4 way stop in Turner Valley on AB-22 drive 20 km West on AB-546 to the parking area on the right just before the winter gate / Sandy McNabb turnoff.

Notes:

This is EXPLORATORY as I have never done it before. The fist km is VERY STEEP climbing 250 meters in one kilometer. The rest of the hike should be more normal. You are encouraged to arrange your own carpooling.
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