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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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Canada Day - Mount Burke T3 (lol) & BBQ
Cataract Creek Campground, 100 Morrison road,, Longview, AB, CAPLEASE READ ALL DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP!!!
I will be camping at Cataract Creek over the holiday....This hike will be limited to a total of 15 hikers. You will not be considered for this hike if you have not attended one of my urban walks or hiked with me previously.
How Do I Know This Hike Is For Me?
Do you walk slow but REALLY want to hike? Do you like Kodak moments, checking out the flowers and enjoying the journey? You will fit right in. Please do NOT attend expecting to be way ahead of the group if we are too slow for you. That is not my style..It is up to you to watch for updates and any changes to this event
Trip Description:
From the trailhead we will head up the Mount Burke Trail. Don't let the rating fool you - it has some very steep moments. We will be slugs. Think LOTS of pauses. Our goal is the summit but I am not averse to stopping when we reach our collective limit. As long as we are above the treeline we have accomplished incredible views!
to the summit - Elevation is ~900 m and it is a 10 km in and out hike. There is shade below treeline. No shade above it.Please check these websites for info:
Mount Burke Hike in Kananaskis Trail (Alberta, Canada)
Mount Burke Trail, Alberta, Canada - 849 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Mount Burke - Bob Spirko
Mount Burke Hike in Kananaskis Country | Hike Bike TravelPlease meet at the trailhead just outside of the campground. Please carpool as much as possible as we will BBQ after the hike - likely at my campsite.
Please be on time. You will only be able to reach me on my Garmin. Info to come. Please identify yourself in the message. :)
What Must you Bring?-
- Appropriately layered clothing (NO COTTON) including something warm
- lunch AND snacks
- at least 2+ litres of water
- energy drink or electrolytes
- Bear spray
- microspikes (kahtoolas or hillsounds)
-Always have a rain/wind coat in your pack - weather in the mountains is unpredictable
Suggestions of What to Bring:
- Poles if you want them - I use mine every hike
- hat and gloves
- gaiters
- mini first aid kit
Please bring a change of socks/footwear for after the hike and a plastic bag for dirty/wet hiking boots or shoes (keep your driver's car clean).
Waiver: As per the new policy for waivers, the waiver form will be signed at the meetup location. You must sign it before you will be allowed to go on this event. http://bit.ly/SnS_Waiver You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information.
Disclaimer: You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this event with the group.
Your participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver. If you have stated "no" in your profile you will not be accepted to participate.16 attendees
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