Slow and Steady Hikers

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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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Wilderness Area Backpack Overnight T4
Sat, Jul 18 · 8:30 AM MDT
Sunset Pass Trailhead, Improvement District No. 9, AB, CA
Pinto Lake. No facilities. Sign up only if you are firm. Limited spots. Not for slowpokes. Thee will be one wide wet feet creek crossing and maybe a few others. Note, event is going to be through hike style. I'm known not to stop much. I have a uber light pack. Training trip. Be prepared to snack & drink on the move. You'll need a bear canister, ursack or do a hang. Bring a backpacking saw to process firewood. Preferably you should have experience random camping in Canadian Rockies. Campsite has limited spots.

Your backpack should not weigh more than 25 lbs/11.5kg all in, including food and water. The lighter the better. My pack is probably going to be well under 20lbs. Gone are the days when I used to be a pack mule.

You'll need a National park pass if you are driving. Trailhead is 3 hours north. I'm definitely driving. We'll be de-camping just after a light breakfast and heading to to a nearby village for snacks after. If you can't do all activities please don't sign up. No cell reception where we are going.

Expect possible cold conditions as we will be camping at elevation. There will be no shared equipment. You're expected to be self sufficient.

Distance: Approx 14 K one way
Elevation Gain: 820 meters round trip.
Event Pace: 4-5 hr hike in approx

Meal planning: Inbound lunch on trail, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast. We'll be stopping over at a nearby town on the way back for lunch.

Note withdrawal cut off time. Will need a minimum of three persons for this to be a go else I might as well solo it. RSVP only if you are firm.

The event host reserves the right to not allow participants on the event if they are not fit enough or are not a fit for the group.

Any questions let me know.

Required equipment:
- Bear Spray
- Water crossing shoes if needed.
- Bear canister, ursack or do a hang
- Backpacking saw
- a lightweight backpack and gear with total weight not more than 25lbs. Less is more.
- Individual Backpacking Equipment Not going to need everything on this list but its a good place to start. The lighter the better. With my ultralight pack setup, I'll be having a day hike compared to traditional backpack setups.

This is a fun anything goes trip. If you are uptight about stuff, this is not be the trip for you. If you can't do all activities, this event is also not for you. Sorry no dogs. We'll carpool from town in the south. Gas Fee contribution: $35.00 per person from Calgary. Note there is no cell reception where we are going.

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. 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 hike with the group. 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.

Waivers: Waivers for this event will be signed at the carpool meeting location.
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Bike - Haskayne Park to Glenbow Ranch
Sun, Jul 19 · 7:00 AM MDT
"Haskayne Park, 4PJ2+G3, Calgary, AB T3L 2P3", calgary, AB, CA
What we will do:

Lets try this again, we will start at Haskayne Park using the paved bike path to Glenbow Ranch, we will bike until the end of the paved bike path and back from there

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51599822

We will meet up at Haskayne Park from 7:00 am to 7:15 am

Event Type: Biking, all types

Distance: Approximately 22.km (round trip)
Elevation Gain: +/- 233 meters gain

Time (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.
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HEALTHY SUMMER WALK
Sun, Jul 19 · 9:00 AM MDT
Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Park, Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Park 13610 24 St SW Calgary, AB T2W, Calgary, AB, CA
Hello everyone: Here is a very last minutes post for a walk at Bebo Grove fish Creek Park this coming Sunday the 19th, of July 2026.
We will be walking at a slower pace. Please do not sign up if you like speed walking. We will meet around 9am hoping to finish before high heat. This park is pretty shaded with lots of mosquitoes. As you may have heard Mosquitoes are feasting greatly on human blood this summer. Please be prepared for that, with repelent, sun hat, sunglasses, your great walking/hiking shoes, lots of water and your snack.

The parking spot is easy to find. Your google map should direct you straight to the meeting area.

Send a note if you have questions:

Otherwise, see you there.
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World Cup FINAL + Games night - ping pong, etc.
Sun, Jul 19 · 1:00 PM MDT
Location not specified yet
Watch World Cup Soccer

House party with lots of fun activities going on.

Ping Pong, some time for beginners, some for intermediate, some for experienced.
- 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

*** SKIP THE POTLUCK TODAY*** 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.
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