Text Box: MEANDERTHAL HIKE LEADERS/CO-ORDINATORS GUIDELINES Provide an adequate description of the hike Elevation gain, total distance, approximate time required, exposure or other hazards. Set Maximum number on hike Suggested 12, but left to the discretion of the leader. Set Minimum number for hike Recommended 6, for safety reasons. Know the correct count of participants Appoint a strong hiker to bring up the rear Assign a sweep. If the group is large, and breaks into two groups, you must assign another leader and sweep for the second group. Keep the group together Make sure there is a periodic liaison between leader and sweep. Role of the leader in case of an accident In the rare instances where a participant has problems or needs more time, appoint at least two hikers to accompany the individual to the end of the hike, or stay with the hiker. In the case where the leader decides to be one of those individuals, appoint a leader for the rest of the group. Trail Conditions - Hazards, Slides, Animal Encounters Contact Parks Canada at 762-1470, or Kananaskis Country - Barrier Lake Office at 673-3985, if anything significant is observed.