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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Heart Mountain Circuit (S5 scramble)
Shouldice Park & Ride Lot, 1409 Home Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 1G7, Canada, Calgary, AB, CAHeart Mountain is a great day trip near Deadman's Flats. This peak is a steep scramble offering little in the way of relief till you reach the summit.
Note: you will be placed on the Wait List until your answers have been reviewed.
Getting There:
If you are driving yourself the trailhead is off the Lac Des Arc overpass. Take the overpass, cross over to the south side of the highway thenfollow it to the left up a short hill to the Heart Creek parking lot.Route Description:
We will have a short break for snacks and enjoying the viewDepending on snow conditions we may attempt Grant McEwan. If favorable we take a semi-circle ridge traverse to the east from the summit and loop back to the trailhead.
🌲Shouldice departure time: 07:30 am.
🌲Trailhead time: 08:30 am.
🌲Event Type: easy scramble with a moderate step
🌲Event Pace: Steady with picture/selfie stops (aka rest stops)
🌲Difficulty Rating: S5 - Moderately hard with some trail and off trail. For
🌲Group size: ~ 12; ±??
🌲Distance: < 12kms return.
🌲Height gain: <1000
🌲Roundtrip Time: ~6 hours ± 1 (est). 2 hr driving
🌲Fitness Level: Be in shape - in other words an above average level of fitness.
🌲Trip Reports:
Heart Mountain
🌲Weather: Expect typical Alberta fall/winter mountain conditions and as always the weather may alter this trip length and elevation!
Heart Mountain Weather Forecast (2135m)
🌲Mandatory Gear: Most of you know this already, but to refresh:
Personal First Aid & Toiletry kit, rock helmet & icers; hiking footwear, layered clothing, wind/water resistant jacket, food and hydration ( recommend 2 Litres), - and of course a backpack to carry it all in. Also sense of adventure and positive attitude.
🌲Optional Gear: Bearspray, hiking poles, head covering, gloves, sunglasses, camera, headlamp.
🌲Gas Fee contribution: $20.00 per person
🌲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.You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/
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.
17 attendees
Sheep River Trail to Cliff Creek/ OT3
Somerset-Bridlewood Park & Ride - East Lot, 288 Shawville Way SE, Calgary, AB T2Y, Canada, Calgary, AB, CADIstance: 15-18 km return ( depends how far we get)
Elevation: 150 - 250 ( depends how far we get)I'm hoping to get to Cliff Creek and explore it as far as we can. This part will be exploratory and we only go as far as is safe to do depending on conditions. This part of the hike will be decided on as go or no go on the day of the hike.
Otherwise we go as far as we can to a pre determined turn around time. There's not a lot of elevation gain so the pace will be slow/moderate.
The waiver and code of conduct will be in effect and the suggested gas fee will be $25 per passenger.
Remember, not everyone can be a passenger. I require at least 1 driver for every 4 hikers.
This is a beautiful part of the Sheep River. Great views of Mount Gibraltar as well as Shunga La She and East Burns.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/sheep-river-trail-burns-bridge
10 attendees
🚶🏾♀️🚶♂️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 9:00am - Shaganappi Trail NW and Edgemont Drive, next to the bathroom at the parking lot. The walking event starts every Saturday at 9:30am. 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/
Getting There
Public transport: Closest C-train station is Dalhousie station.
Then take bus number 77 to the top of Edgebrook Drive and walk 50 metres along Edgemont Boulevard to the traffic lights at Shaganappi Trail. Cross at the lights to enter the car park.
On foot: Nosehill parkrun starts next to the car park on Shaganappi Trail opposite Edgemont Boulevard NW Calgary.
By road: From the Alberta Highway 201 (Stoney Trail) turn south onto Shaganappi trail and go straight on through the Country Hills Blvd traffic lights up the hill towards Nose Hill Park. At the next set of traffic lights (junction with Edgemont Blvd) turn left into the car park.
See you there!
4 attendees
Ping pong, cards, board games, foosball, chess, POTLUCK
Location not specified yetHouse party with lots of fun activities going on.
- (it's a long description, please read :)
- Ping pong, some time scheduled for beginners, some for intermediate and 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* 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 - BEST is bring something you are famous for making, and other options are fruit plate, vegetable plate, cheese plate, appetizers, sushi, finger food (I have a microwave and oven and stove), hot entree, pizza. 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.There is lots of street parking all around the neighborhood and if lots of people come you may need to park on a nearby street. Please be considerate and don't block driveways. There is usually extra parking near 22 Tuscany Meadows Bay and beside 104 Tuscany Meadows Bay.
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.12 attendees
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