What weāre 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- Taunton Ranger Trail (Nordegg) MTB - RideCrossiron Mills, Rocky View, AB
Adventure ride.
What we will do:This is a new trail I want to explore, I never been there, it is a newly renovated area for tourism so, I created a ride to do, half way will be in the paved road and the other half in the dirt trail over removed train tracks.
Total distance estimate 32.5 km.
One of the most iconic features of the route is the Taunton Trestle Bridge, an iron marvel that once carried coal trains through the forested foothills. Standing tall above the valley, this engineering marvel now offers panoramic views for trail users and is fast becoming a favourite photo spot for cyclists and hikers.https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52412807
---Must answer my questions registering or you will be put on wait list
We will meet up at CrossIron Mall at the the Tesla chargers in the parking lot next to the food court.-We are out in the mountain and it is unpredictable time back so if you are rush to be back. Do NOT signup it will be a long day.
Event Type: Mountain Biking
Distance: Approximately 32.5km (loop)
Elevation Gain: 295 meters gainTime (Only an Est.): 5-6 hours on trail and 5 hours traveling
Physical Difficulty: Intermediate rider --
Event Pace: Intermediate rider -...will stop for pictures & take breaks when needed.
š² Required gear:
- Bike: Road, Mountain or gravel bike.
- helmet (mandatory, no exceptions)
- water 2 Lt.
- lunch / snacks
- hat / gloves
- technical clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- rain coat
- bear spray
š² Suggested gear:
- spare inner tube, patch kit and pump
- sunscreen
- personal first aid kit
- camera
- head light
š² If you wish to carpool, you are welcome to use the comment section to make arrangements.
š² Sign up
A Waiting list has been created. You must meet all of the prerequisites, and answer all of the RSVP questions, in order to be moved to the Going list. Attendance is at the discretion of the organizer Sunny, and is not on a first-come-first-served basis.
š² 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
š² 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
š² 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. - Piggy Plus Col Larch Hike/ OT 4Sirocco Station Parking Lot , Calgary, AB
https://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/Kananaskis/PiggyPlusCol/PiggyPlusCol.html
NO BEGINNERS!!
Distance: 14.3 km return
Elevation: 660 meters ( + or - )
Max Elevation: 2550 metersThis is a great larch hike. On the way to Burstall Pass we take a left and make our way through some stunning scenery with LOTS of Larches!!
There are some steep sections and even a small scramble step or two along the way. Once we're at the col there is the option to go a little higher along the ridge towards Mount Burstall to see both the Robertson and French Glaciers ( totally optional).
We can also top Piggy Minus on the return if we feel up to it for more larch magic.
I've done this hike once before and really enjoyed it and the abundance of larches.The Slow and Steady Waiver and Code of Conduct are in effect. I will have a hard copy of the waiver with me at the meetup point.
The suggested gas fee is $20 per passenger. Some of us may go for burgers and beers after the hike so plan accordingly.
We will make a pit stop at the Kananaskis Visitor Center on Hwy 40 on the way to the hike. - Arethusa and Pocaterra CirqueDalhousie LRT, Calgary, AB
Join me for a Larch Hike. The start could be at the Arethusa Cirque and then we can do Pocaterra Cirque on the other side to see additional larches.
Description:
Distance: ~12.5km
Elevation Gain: ~800m
Time: ~5hrsPace: Quick
Meeting Spot:
Dalhousie Meetup Spot at 8am for carpooling
Gas Suggestion $20Trail: (T1) https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1EwslsRqLvFp-6anYK_pw_YNLrr94qklcbyZXsv87qs0/mobilebasicāØfor 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.
