About us
How many times have you seen hiking clubs where if you're not a super fast uber- hiker they don't want you going on any harder hikes or scrambles. They believe that if you are slower you should only stick to the easier stuff. Boring!! This is a club for those of us who still wish to do all styles of hiking from easy walks to scrambles. We just don't feel the need to make a "mad dash" for a summit or to finish a trail in record time. Hiking and being in the outdoors is meant to be an enjoyable activity for all of us. Slow and Steady is about hiking at a consistent, manageable pace -- which may vary from slow to moderate depending on the organizer -- and finishing the hike or scrambling to a summit together. If this is more your style and wish to meet like minded hikers please consider joining our club. We will be doing all kinds of summer and winter activities such as day hikes, scrambles, backpacking trips, XC skiing, snowshoe trips, downhill ski trips and any other outdoor related activity. Remember slow and steady wins the race. Lets all enjoy the great outdoors together. Just in a more relaxed pace.
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🚶🏾♀️🚶♂️ParkWalk with me🚶♂️🚶🏾♀️
Nose Hill Park, Edgemont and Shaganappi lot, Calgary, AB, CANose Hill ParkRun is a free, weekly 5k community event. WALK, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! It is entirely organised by volunteers.
We will meet and greet at 8:30am - Shaganappi Trail NW and Edgemont Drive, next to the bathroom at the parking lot. The walking event starts every Saturday at 9:00am. We will go at a leisurely pace. Afterwards, we will grab a post parkrun beverage/snack at the Friends cafe (104-45 Edenwold Drive NW, Calgary T3A 3S8).
It's free, but please register with parkrun before you first come along if you want your time recorded. You'll get a scannable copy of your barcode to help track your progress.
For more information, please go to https://www.parkrun.ca/nosehill/
See you there!
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Ping pong, cards, board games, foosball, crokinole, chess, music, conversation
Location not specified yetHouse party with lots of fun activities going on.
Ping Pong, some time for beginners, some for intermediate, some for experienced.
- Card and board games are supplied - and bring your favorite game.
- Foosball
- crokinole is a dexterity board game, possibly of Canadian origin. Players take turns shooting discs across the circular playing surface, trying to land their discs in the higher-scoring regions of the board, while also attempting to knock opposing discs off the board.
- Music - Sometimes someone will play piano, sometimes guitar,
- Come make friends, hang out, and if you like, feel free to bring your special talent and show off a bit :)
James’ house Is 65 Tuscany meadows place nw
This is a potluck. Please bring a *favourite* snack/dish to share with others - no need to bring chips or sweets, we haven't eaten all the bags of chips and sweets people have brought so far, so please bring something a bit healthy. Suggestions could be - fruit plate, vegetable plate, cheese plate, appetizers, sushi, finger food (I have a microwave and oven and stove), hot entree, pizza or, even better, bring something you are famous for making! I supply beverages (soft drinks, iced tea).
Transportation:
Some people need a ride, some have expressed willingness to provide a ride. Please leave a comment if you want to add your name to either of those two lists and in which neighborhood you live. We often have people coming from Tuscany, Varsity, Arbor Lake, Marlborough Park, Kensington, Hawkwood, Lincoln Park, Dalhousie, Mission and more. Post a message in the group chat here or communicate amongst yourselves when you are here.This event is posted on a few meetups So there are more people than listed here. It doesn’t matter which one you sign up on. Sometimes the meetup site has had problems with allowing people to sign up - If you have any problems please leave a comment here so I can address it, or send me a private message.
WAIVER: By signing up (RSVP) for this event, you signify that you are aware of and assume all the risks associated with this event and are aware of your physical and emotional limits and how they relate to this particular event. You expressly acknowledge and assume all additional risks and dangers that may result in property damage, physical injury and/or death, which may be above and beyond the inherent dangers and risks of the Activity, including but not limited to: Falling or loss of balance; icy, slick or uneven surfaces; collisions with natural or man-made objects, other people, and/or other motor vehicles; the negligence or failure of myself, the Releasee, or other participant to act safely.
You also agree that you take full responsibility without exception for the safety and well-being of yourself and your guest(s) and promise to not hold the host(s) or event organizers and/or any other groups responsible for any harm, injury or property damage that might occur as a result of your participation. Participants who agree to carpool do so at their own discretion and risk. It is against the law for you to drive impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.23 attendees
Bike Haskayne Park to Glenbow Ranch
"Haskayne Park, 4PJ2+G3, Calgary, AB T3L 2P3", calgary, AB, CAWhat we will do:
This is an easy ride along Bearspaw valley from Haskayne Park through a paved bike path for about 11 Km to Glenbow Ranch near Cochrane. We will be biking until the end of the bike-path and back from there.
Beautiful scenery, maybe a little windy.https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51599822
We will meet up at Haskayne Park (see map) at NW of Calgary.
Event Type: Biking, all types
Distance: Approximately 22.km (loop)
Elevation Gain: +/- 233 meters gainTime (Only an Est.): 3-4 hours on trail
Physical Difficulty: Beginner rider --
Event Pace: Beginner rider - we will stop for pictures & take breaks when needed.
🌲 Required gear:
- Bike: Road, Mountain or gravel bike, e-bike.
- helmet (mandatory, no exceptions)
- water 2 Lt.
- lunch / snacks
- hat / gloves
- technical clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- rain coat
- bear spray
🌲 Suggested gear:
- spare inner tube, patch kit and pump
- sunscreen
- personal first aid kit
- camera
- head light
- Repellent
🌲 If you wish to carpool, you are welcome to use the comment section to make arrangements.
🌲 If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit?tab=t.0
🌲 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. Organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit?tab=t.0
🌲 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.14 attendees
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