James Walker Creek - exploratory (10/28/2022)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Sawmill Day Use area

Dist. and Elev.:

15km 650m

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 28 2022 9:45 AM

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 24 2022 4:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Oct 26 2022 1:00:00 PM

Difficulty Rating:

D6:

Event Coordinator(s):

Susan Ch
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Itinerary:

I would ask that anyone who signs up for this hike has at least been double vaccinated against Covid. This hike is exploratory. Starting at the Sawmill trailhead we will follow the snowshoe trail to the junction with James Walker creek then head up the valley to a lake/tarn at 4.6km and approx 260m of elevation. Then the hard work begins as we climb a steep slope to ascend a headwall into alpine meadows. There are two cirques awaiting exploration at the top and the plan is to explore one of them. Expect to be on trail for 5 to 5 1/2 hours.

Required Items to Bring:
Kananaskis pass. Microspikes, hiking poles

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Layers - it's winter out there! Hot drink for lunch.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Highway 40 take Kananaskis Lakes trail. Turn right onto Smith Dorrien Trail and drive approx 14.5km to the Sawmill day use area.

Notes:

I will be off the grid from Wednesday afternoon.
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