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Slow and Steady Hikers

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Calgary, AB, CA

15,843 members · Public group

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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

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Thu, Dec 25 · 09:00 MST
Chester Lake/Elephant Rocks : Xmas Day Adventure
HWY 1 Petro Canada (Bottom of the gravel road/right next to A&W), 42148 AB-1, Calgary, AB T3Z 3J1, Calgary, AB, CA
***Group spread has become a big concern for me, and in order to combat it, my attendance limit going forward will be a max group of ten (or less), including me. I'm hopeful to reach people in recognizing how dangerous a practice this has become. If you have not been directly involved in an event where someone gets separated from the group, causing a major delay, you have definitely heard stories of it happening. Someone lost is the least of the concerns, which still has the potential to tax our overloaded SAR guys. It's just a matter of time before someone gets injured or, worse, loses their life, which has already happened to our beloved friend, Trina. If racing to the summit and back is the most important thing for you, please find an appropriate group to do that with, or organize trips yourself with capable, like-minded people. And please stay together as one group when you do.***

If being in our majestic mountains, soaking up all the beauty nature has to offer us, creating great memories with awesome, like minded people sounds good to you, please sign up and share your energy to getting the most out of our precious remaining life seconds!!!

***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 the participant not being allowed on this trip. A waitlist has automatically been created to determine your suitability as a potential participant for this trip. You must meet all the prerequisites to be eligible to attend this event. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it. Otherwise, you will remain on the waitlist. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.***

Chester Lake/Elephant Rocks: Xmas day adventure

Just checking to see how many people might want to go for some mountain therapy xmas day.

Stats... something like 9k, 500m gain. Pace... I don't know. Something between not too fast and not too slow. Expect to be on trail for up to six hours. If there's a lot new beautiful snow, we might try for some off route snowshoe adventuring or definitely some tree christening 🤪.

If the forecast holds it looks like it will be a gorgeous day with a lot of new snow out there for us to play in and soak up the energy of how lucky we are to live here.

Cheers,

Michael JC

Times are approx... if you need to be back in the city at a specific time, it's best to sit this one out.

****Please be kind to your fellow hikers and only sign up if you are committed to the event so you don't take away the opportunity for someone else who might really want to join****.

Rideshare fee $15.00.

Must-Have Gear

-Snowshoes
-Microspikes
-Gaiters
-Headlamp (With fresh batteries)
-An appropriate backpack
-Proper hiking clothes/boots (NO COTTON), one liter of water, toque, **MULTIPLE pairs of gloves**, at least two), personal first aid kit, emergency bivvy sack, and fire starting materials.

**HEADLAMP**(<-------this is written twice, did you notice?) and FRESH batteries, spare socks, 1 liter of water 'minimum,' a lunch or high energy snack foods.

Recommended Gear

-Hiking poles
-Hand/Toe warmers
-Thermos with something hot
-Ski Goggles

Your participation in this event means you have read and accepted the waiver by signing up for it. 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 assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and are physically fit to do this hike with the group.
15 attendees
Fri, Dec 26 · 10:30 MST
Valley Ridge--Microspikes Mandatory--FULL
323 Valley Woods Place NW, Calgary, AB, CA
Let's enjoy the beauty of winter and walk off some of our holiday indulgences with an urban hike in the Valley Ridge Natural Area. We will be going up and down the sheltered trails at a continuous, moderate pace. The goal is for participants to maintain hiking fitness. This event is not for beginners.
Microspikes/crampons (not city traction devices) are mandatory. No spikes, no hike.

A waiting list has been created. You will be moved to the attending list once you have COMPLETED BOTH PARTS OF THE QUESTION ONLINE by: 1, stating your acceptance of the S&S Club risk waiver (answer 'Yes, I accept' to the RSVP question); 2, replying to direct message from organizer to provide your emergency contact's name and phone number when I DM you. Attendance is at the discretion of the organizer, NOT first come first served -- multiple 'no show' would render member ineligible for participation.

Events are weather dependent. Hike would proceed unless there are strong winds and/or heavy precipitation. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Microspikes/crampons (not city traction devices) are required. No spikes, NO HIKE! Poles will be helpful to those who usually use them. Also, be sure to check the posting the morning of the hike for updates and/or cancellation due to inclement weather.

Prior to the event, you are required to read the waiver, then agree to the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver by answering this hike's RSVP questions. You must direct message Stala to provide your emergency contact info in order to get on the hike.
Waiver: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit
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, and current trail 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.
15 attendees
Fri, Dec 26 · 11:00 MST
Fishcreek Park Inner West Loop
Shannon Terrance, 15931 Woodpath Road Sw, Calgary, AB, CA
Want a break from the holiday activities? Join me for a loop at Fishcreek Park. Maybe there will be some wildlife too.

Pace: Steady
Distance: 7km
Elevation: ~150m

Items to bring:
Layers
Refreshments
Hiking Boots
Microspikes

By signing up for this walk, you agree to the Conduct of Slow and Steady.
https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/
1 attendee
Sun, Dec 28 · 08:00 MST
Rummel Lake Trail Snowshoe
Shouldice Park and Ride, 1409 Home Rd NW, Calgary, AB, CA
Description:
With all the fresh snow this will be a beautiful snowshoe in the mountains! Snowshoes are mandatory so we can all stay together as the snow will most likely be quite deep. No beginners please.

Distance: approx. 11km

Elevation gain: approx. 450m

Difficulty: moderate

Number of hikers: approx. 8 (no beginners)
If you sign up, but cannot attend, please remove your name from the list by 10am Saturday. If you cancel anytime after 10:00am Saturday 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.

Snowshoe rentals: Outlaw Sports/Rapid Rent; University of Calgary.
Secure rental 24 hours in advance.
Feel free to comment below if you know other places to rent.

Meet up time and location:
8:00 am @ Shouldice Park and Ride Lot
We will carpool from here.
Drivers: a Kananaskis Pass is required
Trailhead: along the Smith-Dorrien Spray Lakes Road (HWY 742) and directly across the access road to Mount Engadine Lodge. No official parking area.
Follow ‘All Trails’ directions: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/rummel-lake-trail

Weather/cancellations:
Please check Meetup on morning of hike for additional instructions and/or possible cancellation due to weather.

Gas fee:
Suggested gas fee contribution: $20. per person.

Gear:
Snowshoes
Waterproof winter hiking boots
Microspikes
Poles
Bear spray
Lunch & snacks
Drinking water
Layers for wind, rain, snow
Hat, touque
Gloves
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Light sitting pad

Waiver: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip, and provide an emergency name and phone number. Waiver will be provided at trailhead.
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.

Information and cancellation:
As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.
2 attendees

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