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- Lady MacDonald /FALSE SUMMIT/ OT 5Sirocco Station Parking Lot , Calgary, AB
https://bobspirko.ca/Canmore/MtLadyMacdonald/LadyMacdonald.html
NO BEGINNERS!!!
Distance: 10.7 km return ( + or - )
Elevation: 1150 meters ( + or - )
Max Elevation 2800 metersNOTE: FALSE SUMMIT ONLY!!!! If you wish to attempt the true summit it is an S7 Scramble with SEVERE EXPOSURE. You are on your own and will NOT be covered by the waiver.
Lady Mac is a Canmore classic and I haven't been back since they re-
did the trail. It's a grunt of over 1000 meters but the views of Canmore and area are amazing. You can stop and chill where the heli-pad used to be or continue to the false summit to look at the ridge to the true summit.
WE WILL NOT be going to the true summit.
Mount Lady MacDonald is named for the wife of Sir John A MacDonald, Canada's first prime minister.
The Slow and Steady waiver and Code of Conduct will apply. I will have a hard copy of the waiver at the meetup.Suggested gas fee is $20 per passenger.
Some of us may be stopping for burgers and beers after. Plan accordingly.
- Boundary Ridge and Iron Springs Trail - Bragg CreekDalhousie LRT, Calgary, AB
Join me for a Bragg Creek Hike. Start would be at the West Bragg Parking Lot taking Boundary Ridge and Iron Springs Trail back.
Description:
Distance: ~11km
Elevation Gain: ~450m
Time: ~3hrsPace: Quick
Meeting Spot:
Dalhousie Meetup Spot at 9.30am for carpooling
Gas Suggestion $15Trail: (T1) https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1EwslsRqLvFp-6anYK_pw_YNLrr94qklcbyZXsv87qs0/mobilebasic for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady use
Items to bring:
Appropriate Clothing
Bear Spray
RefreshmentsDisclaimer:
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. - Chesmill Ridge & Mt. ChesmillShouldice Park n Ride , Calgary, AB
NOTE: DM messages will be sent via Meetup messaging.
🌲Difficulty Rating: S5/6 - Trail and off trail. For experienced scramblers only. As Vern DeWitt says:"you fall, you sprain or break something"
🌲Group size: < 10
🌲Distance: ~12 round trip;
🌲Height gain: <1100
🌲Roundtrip Time: ~10 hours +/- 2 (est). + 3 hrs driving
🌲Fitness Level: Be in shape - in other words an above average level of fitness.
🌲Trip Description:
A steep ~550m grunt to ridge and then a looong ridge walk to the col followed by another ~300m grind to the summit. 40% grade according to some.
🌲Trip Reports:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yiDoeH73Uk
https://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/Kananaskis/MtChesmill/MtChesmill.html
https://willski.ca/little-chesmill-peak/
🌲Weather: Expect typical Alberta mountain weather and as always the weather may alter this trip length and elevation!
https://www.windy.com/multimodel/50.927/-115.364?50.917,-115.365,12
🌲Mandatory Gear: Most of you know this already, but to refresh:
Personal First Aid & Toiletry kit, rock helmet; bearspray, alpine/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: Hiking/trekking poles, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, camera, headlamp. Towel for post trip swim in Spray Lakes?
🌲Not Allowed: No cotton clothing, dogs, pessimistic attitudes or complainters/complaints. No Guests everyone must sign-up.
🌲Carpool Info:
For those who wish to carpool we leave from at Shouldice @ 07:00 am and from there maybe at the Petro Canada north entrance on Hwy 22 by pumper station at 07:15 am. Target for trailhead is by 08:45$20.00 per passenger for this trip.
🌲Petrocan/Hwy 22 Location:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pumper+Station/@51.0908492,-114.4689134,1251m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x537115007feb6edb:0xad3c29ea504fec6!8m2!3d51.0926695!4d-114.467598!16s%2Fg%2F11x91rp92m?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3DOriginal attendees need not answer questions. Others must answer all questions, and then you'll be placed on a waiting list until approval from your event hosts. This is not a first signup first attendee event. Attendance will be based on experience levels and attendance history. If I'm not familiar with your hiking history I will be contacting you.
Your Event Host reserves the right to remove member as he sees fit without prior notice for the safety and comfort of the group.
🌲Waivers: As per the new policy for waivers, I will bring the group waiver form with me to both the Petrocan location and the trailhead. You must sign it before you will be allowed to go on this event. You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information.
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.
