Heart Mountain Circuit (S5 scramble)

Heart Mountain is a great day trip near Deadman's Flats. This peak is a steep scramble offering little in the way of relief till you reach the summit.

Note: you will be placed on the Wait List until your answers have been reviewed.

Getting There:
If you are driving yourself the trailhead is off the Lac Des Arc overpass. Take the overpass, cross over to the south side of the highway thenfollow it to the left up a short hill to the Heart Creek parking lot.

Route Description:
We will have a short break for snacks and enjoying the viewDepending on snow conditions we may attempt Grant McEwan. If favorable we take a semi-circle ridge traverse to the east from the summit and loop back to the trailhead.
🌲Shouldice departure time: 07:30 am.
🌲Event Type: easy scramble with a moderate step
🌲Event Pace: Steady with picture/selfie stops (aka rest stops)
🌲Difficulty Rating: S5 - Moderately hard with some trail and off trail. For
🌲Group size: < 12
🌲Distance: < 12kms return.
🌲Height gain: <1000
🌲Roundtrip Time: ~6 hours ± 1 (est). 2 hr driving
🌲Fitness Level: Be in shape - in other words an above average level of fitness.
🌲Trip Reports:
Heart Mountain
🌲Weather: Expect typical Alberta fall/winter mountain conditions and as always the weather may alter this trip length and elevation!
Heart Mountain Weather Forecast (2135m)
🌲Mandatory Gear: Most of you know this already, but to refresh:
Personal First Aid & Toiletry kit, rock helmet & icers; hiking footwear, layered clothing, wind/water resistant jacket, food and hydration ( recommend 2 Litres), - and of course a backpack to carry it all in. Also sense of adventure and positive attitude.
🌲Optional Gear: Bearspray, hiking poles, head covering, gloves, sunglasses, camera, headlamp.
🌲Gas Fee contribution: $20.00 per person
🌲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.

You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OURNEWWAIVER/

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.