Goal: $1,000

Minimum donation per participant: $40

All donations to AWA are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

Tryst Lake is located off the Smith-Dorrien Trail, near Engadine Lodge, in the Spray Range, not far north of the better-known Chester Lake/Burstall Pass areas. You should be able to:

• See a really beautiful small lake in a hanging valley surrounded by spectacular cliffs
• See incredible views of the surrounding mountains from the ridge above the lake
• See large stands of alpine larches at their "green" stage
• See spectacular alpine flowers
• See the effects of recent avalanches on trees and plants
• Learn about the effects of forestry operations undertaken 70-80 years ago

The route is about 10 km, for the return journey. Elevation gain is approx. 2,000 feet. Activity time 6-7 hours. The route is almost all on trails, although some of it is quite steep. Participants will need to be familiar with hiking in the Rockies and have a reasonable level of fitness.

Good hiking boots, raingear suitable for mountain hiking, spare clothing, lunch and extra food, backpack. Hiking poles are useful but not essential. The weather can be quite unpredictable in the area, be prepared for a storm.

We will observe COVID-19 precautions and guidance from the Government of Alberta and expect participants to follow appropriate sanitizing and social distancing. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation! If you need more details you can check the Government website at: this link.

Please bring a personal mask and your own hand sanitizer.

Thank you for joining us for this exceptional day out in one of Alberta’s truly wonderful Wild Spaces — we look forward to meeting you there!

This is a high mountain trail hike, a reasonable level of fitness is required.

We will be meeting at 10:00 AM in Kananaskis, expected time of return to parking area will be by 5:00 PM. Specific directions will be given to registrants in advance of the event.