Winter Hike in the Ghost Watershed - Sunday, January 29, 2023

Join the Ghost Watershed Alliance Society for a hike on the frozen Waiparous Creek offering unique views of the watershed.

Details:

When: 1:15 pm to 4:00 pm (approx.) on Sunday, January 29, 2023

Hike duration: App. 2.5 hours

Where: Meeting location will be near app. 25 minutes from Cochrane right off Hwy 40. The exact meeting location will be sent to everyone registered for the hike a day before the event.

About the hike:

The hike will lead us through a forest before descending to Waiparous Creek where we will walk on the ice that formed on the stream. We will hike upstream through the beautiful Waiparous Creek canyon offering unique views.

What to bring:

• water and snacks for yourself
• hiking boots with ice tracks or cleats are required
• hiking poles are recommended
• layers of clothing for potentially changing weather conditions
• bear spray, if you have one
• a blanket or seat pad for break time.

The event is free of charge. Donations are gratefully accepted to support GWAS's programs.

Please note that you need to be reasonably fit to take part in the walk. Participation in this event is at your own risk. By registering for the event you accept the terms listed below.

See you there!

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Access is via the paved Highway 40.

COVID-19:

Please do not attend the event if you (1) have symptoms of COVID-19, (2) been diagnosed with COVID-19, (3) are waiting for a COVID-19 test result,(4) have returned from international travel less than 14 days prior to the event, or (5) have been exposed to someone who has tested positive with COVID-19 less than 14 days prior to the event.

Terms:

By registering for this hike organized by Ghost Watershed Alliance Society, you, for yourself, your heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby release, waive and forever discharge Ghost Watershed Alliance Society and all its respective subsidiaries, agents, officials, servants, contractors, representatives, elected and appointed officials, successors and assigns of and from all claims, demands, damages, cost, expenses, actions, causes of action, whether in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to your person, or property howsoever caused, arising or to arise by reason of my participation in the said event, whether as participant or otherwise, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the event and notwithstanding that same may have been contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of any of the aforesaid.

You further hereby undertake to hold and save harmless and agree to indemnify all of the aforesaid from and against all liability incurred by any or all of them arising as a result of, or in any way connected with, your participation in the said event.

You acknowledge that hiking in the backcountry involves inherent risks, including, but in no way limited to, risks associated with weather, natural occurrences, risks from third parties operating in the area, and risks associated with wildlife, that may cause serious injury and possibly death to participants.