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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 Parking Lot, Shaganappi Trail NW and Edgemont Drive, Calgary, 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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Wasootch Ridge - OT4 - Winter
Wasootch Ridge Parking Lot, 2 mount Allan Drive, Kananaskis, AB, CAThe organizer retains the right to manage participation.
As some of you may know, February is the Everest Challenge month. Wasootch Ridge is a fitting finale hike to end the 2026 challenge.
This is a great hike for building fitness and offers steep strength building hills and amazing views of the mountains around Nakiska. It is a popular trail at all times of the year.
Trail Rating: OT4 - Winter Conditions.
Distance: 11.5 km round trip
Elevation Gain: 850+ meters
Group Size: 10
Pace ⩇⩇:⩇⩇:
A slow but steady pace. Please ensure you’re fit enough for an estimated 5 to 6 hour round trip. We’ll stay together as a group - pace = slowest hikerTrip References
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Please ✔️check this posting for updates, including up to the start time for changes or cancellations.A Conservation pass is required to park at provincial parks and public use lands in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley region.
Carpooling is voluntary. We can meet at Shouldice or at the trailhead (trailhead at approx. 9:30).
Let me know in the RSVP questions if you are meeting at the trailhead or Shouldice.Carpool etiquette: Be respectful of drivers. Don't eat in the car without asking. Don't soil upholstery or carpets. Bring bags etc. to contain dirty footwear and clothes. Please be aware of odours - perfume, food, etc.
The suggested gas share ⛽ for carpooling is Zone 2 - $15 per passenger.
Carpool gas share zones.Please, no guests , smoking , or loudspeakers
REQUIRED: (Gear ⚙⚙ & Supplies)
Warm hiking boots or trail runners
Hiking crampons or micro-spikes.
Appropriate clothing (mid-layer, wind shell, gloves, headgear, etc. - you’ll be above the tree line for a bit.
Pack to carry your stuff
First-aid kit
Bear spray
Gaiters
Headlamp (fully charged or new batteries)
Cash for carpooling
Food and hydration adequate for the effort.Suggested: (Gear ⚙⚙ & Supplies)
Poles
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Ski goggles
Hand/Toe warmers
Plastic bag for your stuff after the hike.WAIVER:
As per the new policy for waivers, the waiver form will be signed at 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.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.
IMPORTANT: You are fully prepared with proper gear and you are physically fit to do this hike with the group.13 attendees
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