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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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Grassy Knob
Location not specified yetThis route begins from the end of Three Sister Drive, Canmore. We will take the north ridge trail up, We will take a look at the east ridge trail and decide whether to take it down to the starting point. This trail crosses a sensitive wildlife corridor. The top has the most incredible 360 degree views of the Three Sisters, Canmore and Mt St. Lawrence of the area.
Note: If you are messaging and sharing your phone no, please check the box for hike participants.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Length: 8.8.km
Elevation Gain: 820m
Difficulty: T3
See https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1EwslsRqLvFp-6anYK_pw_YNLrr94qklcbyZXsv87qs0/mobilebasic for the trail rating systemTrailhead: the end of Three Sister Drive, Canmore
RSVP RULES: Late cancellations without a valid reason, will result in a 'no show' at the organizer's discretion. Note that 'no shows' can hinder your attendance on hikes with other organizers.
PACE: Steady. We stop to layer and delayer, take photos and enjoy the day.
RESTRICTED:: No children
REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
· backpack
· hiking boots
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
· snacks/lunch
. water (2l), camelbacks have now been freezing
· appropriate clothing
. spikes and snowshoes
· good attitude
. sense of humour
SUGGESTED GEAR:
. sunscreen
. poles
. change of shoes
. sense of adventureCARPOOLING: Carpooling will not be arranged for this hike, please use the comment section to request a ride. Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $20.00.
CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must provide an emergency name and phone number at the trailhead. By providing this information, you agree to the club waiver. Following is the Slow and Steady Waiver: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit.
CODE OF CONDUCT: By signing up for this hike, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit
DISCLAIMER: You are fully aware that your host is a volunteer and not a trained guide. Participants are responsible for assessing road, weather, trail and your own physical condition.
12 attendees
🚶🏾♀️🚶♂️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!
3 attendees
Cox Hill Ridge - advanced pace
83 Crowfoot Cir NW Parking, 83 Crowfoot Cir NW, Calgary, AB, CASign-up opens Wednesday 10:00am.
Bring snowshoes and gaiters.
Starting off along the Tom Snow trail, we will cross a bridge over Jumpingpound Creek. Climbing steadily through the trees, the views of the Rockies start to come into view. Be prepared for possible deeper snow drifts in sections, especially at the top. The trail switchbacks up to the ridge with wide open views. It can be very windy at the top of the ridge. Great views of Moose Mountain and many other peaks. Jumpingpound East Ridge below.- Distance: 12.7 km
- Elevation gain: 730m
- Difficulty: moderate/hard (deep snow drifts in sections)
- Number of hikers: approx. 8 (no beginners)
If you sign up, but cannot attend, please remove your name from the list by 10am Friday. If you cancel anytime after 10:00am Friday or don’t show up (without contacting me) you will be marked as a “no show”. This is visible to other organizers and may affect your chances of attending other hikes.
Meet up time and location:
8:30 am @ Crowfoot LRT Station parking lot
We will carpool from here. Drivers: a Kananaskis Pass is required
Trailhead: follow AllTrails directions. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/cox-hill-ridge
Dawson Recreation Area
Highway #1 West. Exit south onto Highway 68 (Sibbald Creek Trail). Continue on Highway 68 for 26 kms and turn left on Powderface Trail for 3 kms to Dawson Recreation Area.Weather/cancellations:
Please check Meetup on morning of hike for additional instructions and/or possible cancellation due to weather.Carpooling:
Suggested gas fee contribution: $15. per person.Gear:
Snowshoes
Gaiters
Waterproof winter hiking boots
Microspikes
Poles
Bear spray
Lunch & snacks
Drinking water
Layers for wind, rain, snow
Hat, touque
Gloves
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Light sitting padWaiver:
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. If you would like a copy of the Risk Waiver Form ahead of time, please message me.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 hike with the group.
It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so, will result in participant not being allowed on this trip.Waitlist
A waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. You must meet all the prerequisites to be eligible to attend this trip. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, otherwise, you will remain on the waiting list.Information and cancellation:
As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.8 attendees
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