What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- North Baldy Scramble (S5 or S6)Esso, Kananaskis, AB
I’m eager to put away the snowshoes and start some scrambling. North Baldy is an easy to moderate scramble depending on the route selection. It should be relatively snow free provided we actually receive the warm weather in the forecast. If not, we may have to turn back early. And if the afternoon weather is nice, we'll stop at the Barrier Lake picnic spot for our usual tailgate.
Rock helmets and micro-spikes are mandatory.
🌲 Distance: 5 km
🌲 Elevation gain: 800 meters
🌲 Time: 6 hours + driving
🌲 Max Group Size: 8 (No children, No Pets, No guests)
🌲 Difficulty: S6 routes (Kane's moderate, YDS 2) will likely encounter rock bands requiring use of hands. Route finding to locate the best way is often necessary. Exposure to heights can be more serious. Example: Mt Temple🌲 Meeting Location: The Esso/Tims parking lot near the Stoney Nakoda Casino at 9:00. From there we will convoy the 15 minutes to the trailhead.
🌲 Descriptive Links:
http://bobspirko.ca/Canmore/MtBaldy/MtBaldy.html
Weather: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Baldy-Alberta/forecasts/2192
Alltrails Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/alberta/mount-baldy-peak🌲 There is a waitlist. If we have not hiked together before, please answer the question regarding your hiking experience. The waitlist for this event is not first come, first serve, but based on ability to fit into the group to make the hike enjoyable for everyone.
🌲 We move at a steady pace with short breaks for delayering, relayering, photos & bio breaks..
🌲 Required gear:
- climbing helmet
- hiking boots
- micro-spikes
- water
- lunch / snacks
- hat / gloves
- technical clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- rain coat & hood
- personal first aid kit, toilet kit🌲 Suggested gear:
- Scrambling gloves
- bear spray
- bug spray, tick tweezers
- gaiters
- hand and foot warmers
- light pad to sit on
- trekking poles
- sunscreen, hat, sunglasses🌲 If you wish to carpool, you are welcome to use to comment section to make arrangements.
🌲 If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here: https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768844
🌲 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://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768842
🌲 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.
- Troll & Marmot Creek Falls - Very SlowTroll Falls Trailhead, Kananaskis, AB
Due to COVID-19:
- IF YOU HAVE NOT HIKED WITH ME BEFORE - HOW MANY COVID-19 VACCINATIONS HAVE YOU RECEIVED? WHAT WAS THE DATE OF YOUR LAST SHOT? PLEASE LET ME KNOW EITHER IN THE COMMENTS SECTION OR BY PRIVATE MESSAGE. I WILL NOT MOVE YOU FROM THE WAITLIST WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. THANK YOU.
- Attendance will be limited and is at my discretion, not first come first serve. Members with NO-SHOWS will not be accepted.
- Waiver is now online - you must agree to the waiver before you can attend this event. It can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CJCKHVT Please do not fill out the online waiver until you are on the going list. Filling out the waiver if you are on the waitlist will not give you a spot on the going list.
- If you develop symptoms before the hike or come into contact with someone who has COVID-19 symptoms, or have returned from international travel within 2 weeks of this hike, please remove yourself from the going list.
Pace - VERY SLOW.
Distance: 6-7km, Elevation Gain: 150+m
*Please note that a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for this area.Absolute musts for this hike are BEARSPRAY and MICROSPIKES. Please do not put me in the position of having to turn you away from the hike if you do not have them.
Trailhead location from the west end of Calgary:
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/51.0882637,-114.2776516/Troll+Falls+Trailhead/@50.9359374,-115.1501904,15z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x5370e85f737c1841:0x8312f73a93542e74!2m2!1d-115.1414681!2d50.937069!3e0A waitlist has been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. Please answer any RSVP questions, and if the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it or you will remain on the waitlist. If you have rated yourself as MODERATE/INTERMEDIATE on your profile, you will need to send me a private message about why you want to attend a VERY SLOW hike, as we do not want to rush. Members with NO-SHOWS will not be accepted.
THIS TRIP WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE THE MORNING OF THE TRIP TO MAKE SURE THE TRIP HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Time: 3-4 hrs. + drive time
No dogs, no children, no guests.Required Gear: Absolutely NO cotton clothing. Water (2 litres or more), lunch/snacks, bearspray, microspikes, sturdy boots, backpack, appropriate layers for the temperature plus additional layers for when we stop, hat, personal-sized first aid kit, personal medications (if needed), (NO BEAR BELLS).
Suggested Gear: hiking poles, bandanna, camera/small binoculars, outdoor “bathroom” kit (toilet paper, plastic bag to carry out used T.P., hand sanitizer, etc.), lightweight pad to sit on, change of socks/footwear for after the hike.
Be Bear Smart! Be prepared with your bear spray and know how to use it. http://www.albertaparks.ca/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/wildlife/be-bear-smart.aspx
Carpools - I do not arrange carpools. Carpooling is the sole decision of the driver due to COVID-19. No one will be forced to carpool due to COVID-19. If you do carpool, I would suggest wearing masks to keep each other safe. Rides can be arranged in the comments section, or via private personal messages. Suggested Gas Fee contribution: $20.00 per person.
WAIVER: You must agree to our online club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CJCKHVT Please do not fill out the online waiver until you are on the going list. Filling out the waiver if you are on the waitlist will not give you a spot on the going list.
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, weather conditions, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.