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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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Visualizza tutto- Ridgeback Trail Loop (T3) - Strong beginnersShouldice Park and Ride, Calgary, AB
Ridgeback Trail Loop is one of the newer trails in Kananaskis. It has a bit of everything - smooth dirt, roots, rocks, berms, boardwalks and views – and was designed to provide an alternative to the Tom Snow trail. Let's go and check out this new trail! Depending on the group and the trail conditions, we will add Mustang Hills to this hike.
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.
This trip is weather dependent, so please check the website the morning of the hike to make sure the trip has not been cancelled.
TRAIL DETAILS:
Distance: 14 km -/+ out and back
Elevation: 327 m elevation gain
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 4-6 hours plus driving time
Physical Difficulty: - T2/T3 – See Trail Rating System for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady uses.TRAILHEAD:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/udUoP8dQkp2SNJZj9DESCRIPTIVE LINKS:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/ridgeback-trail-loop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0wfE9eVYKQ
Weather:
https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/hourly-table/2-8051142/Canada/Alberta/Municipal%20District%20of%20Rocky%20View%20No.%2044/Bragg%20Creek?i=0RSVP RULES: Late cancellations without a valid reason, will result in a 'no show' at the organizer's discretion. Please note that 'no shows' can hinder your attendance on hikes with other organizers.
EVENT PACE: The pace for this hike will be at a steady pace, no racers. We will hike together as a group or within view, taking short breaks as required to delayer, re-layer, take pictures, and catch our breath.
RESTRICTIONS: No dogs, no children, no guests (without permission).
REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
· bear spray **Mandatory·
. backpack
. microspikes
· hiking boots
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
· snacks
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
. warm layers
· personal first aid kit
· plastic bag for your wet/muddy stuff
Watch this video on the Ten Essentials!SUGGESTED GEAR:
· gaiters
· poles
· balaclava
· change of clothes/socksCARPOOLING: We will meet at Shouldice Park and Ride at 8:00 a.m. Please be considerate of your driver’s vehicle and bring a change of shoes and bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $15.00. Carpool etiquette: Carpool Etiquette
CODE OF CONDUCT: By signing up for this hike, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct
CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must complete the electronic waiver before you are allowed to go on this hike. You will be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact.
The waiver will be sent to the group a few days prior to the hike. It is located at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N9BG7D2DISCLAIMER: 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, weather, trail and avalanche conditions for the trip. You must ensure you are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.
- Bike ride : Sheep River Falls(moderately difficult)Flare & Derrick, Turner Valley, AB
🌲Trip Description
We did this ride last year — it was definitely a challenge with the elevation gain, but also a rewarding experience. We got to take in the beauty of the countryside and enjoy the waterfalls during our lunch break.
It starts in Turner Valley(Diamond valley) and follow Sunset boulevard west. It turns into Highway 546 : follow the signs to Sandy McNabb Campground. It’s about 35 kilometers to Sheep River Falls.
From the Sheep River Falls turnoff, it’s a 250 meters walk to the falls where there are some benches to relax at.
Please consider whether you're comfortable sharing the road with vehicles. Wind will also be a key factor, and I'll be monitoring the forecast closely.
If conditions are too windy, the ride will be cancelled — so please check for updates before heading out.
Also, if anyone is interested in a casual tailgate gathering after the ride, please bring something to share with fellow riders.
- Distance: about 70 km round trip
- Elevation gain: about 600 meters (there are a few steep hills !)
- Time on your tail: about 6hours but no promises.
- Group size: 6-8
🌲Suggestions,
1. We will cycle as a group within visibility of each other at all times.
2. In case of sudden situation, the person in front of you may stop, so please keep your distance from the person in front and back while riding your bicycle.
3. There may be people cycling in the other side lane, so please don't get too close to the center line.
• A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to visit this provincial park for recreation and day-use purposes. Information about where to purchase day/multi-day/annual passes can be found here: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/evan-thomas-pra/
🌲 Required Gear
- any kind of bike
- helmet
- water
- lunch / snacks
- gloves
- technical clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- rain coat / rain pants
- spare inner tube, patch kit, pump and any related tools
- personal first aid kit
- bear spray
🌲 Suggested Gear
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- headband or hat
🌲 Carpooling
If you wish to carpool, it is at your discretion. You can use the Comments section (below) or Direct Messaging to arrange a ride.
🌲 Signup
A Waiting list has been created. I will bring the S&S Clun risk waiver at the meeting point and you will be asked 1: your emergency contact's name and phone number, and 2: state your acceptance of the S&S Club risk waiver,
🌲 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
Attendance is at the discretion of the organizer, and is not on a first-come-first-served basis. You must answer all of the RSVP questions in order to be moved to the Going list.Please remove yourself from the event if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness on or immediately prior to the event date.
🌲 Waiver
You are required to read https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit?tab=t.0before being allowed to go on this trip. The event organizer will have a copy of the group waiver for you to sign at the meetup location.
🌲 Group Dynamic
We will generally stick together as a group. Participants are expected to wait for each other at the top of hills, junctions, etc. If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct.
🌲 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 road, weather, trail and avalanche conditions for the trip, as well as assessing their own current physical condition. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit enough to complete this event with the group. - LAST MINUTE: Picklejar Lakes - T3Lantern Creek Day Use, Kananaskis, AB
Let's explore Picklejar Lakes. The hike begins from the Lantern Creek Day Use parking lot, near the south end of Highway 40. The trail ascends through the tree-line, alongside Lantern Creek, and onto the 1st of 4 "kettle" lakes. There is a flat "scree" exposure to the 1st lake after the trees. We will continue on to the rest of the lakes, stop for lunch, before returning back the way we came. A Kananaskis pass is required for this hike. This is not a first come first serve hike. Participation is at the discretion of the organizers. Please read the trail descriptions to determine if this is the hike for you. According to Alberta Parks, This trail is non-designated, not signed, not maintained and not regularly patrolled. The trail winds upwards through mixed forest and across open slopes. It then drops down to 4 alpine lakes.
https://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/Kananaskis/PicklejarLakes/PicklejarLakes.html
📆 Date: Wednesday July 16, 2025
🕗 Plan to arrive at 9 with a 9:15 hike start. I'm camping at Boulton Creek this week and have no cell service. If you are late, there is no way to reach me so plan to arrive at 9 and we will start right at 9:15.
🥾 Distance:🌲 11k return (in and out)
🧗♀️ elevation gain: ~700m
💪 Difficulty: Strong beginner and intermediate hikersGood trail to the pass. A somewhat sketchy trail leads down across scree slopes to the first lake. Route-finding may be necessary around the lakes where there are myriad trails that are occasionally indistinct where they cross rocks.
PACE: Relaxed and steady on the incline. Moderate on the way out. We break for photos, layering, snacks etc. I expect the group to stay together. Count on being out for the whole day.
🌲 Trailhead: We will meet at the Lantern Creek Day Use Parking Lot of Highway 40. Expect about an about a 1:45 minute drive from Shouldice Park and Ride, https://goo.gl/maps/gsk8Tt2v8t7PU87b8ATTENDEES: minimum 4, max 8. (no guests or dogs)
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CARPOOLING: I do not arrange carpooling. Use comments to request and offer rides. Suggested gas share fee: $25, If you cannot arrange a ride please remove your name from the attending list.WHAT TO BRING: backpack, rain-jacket, gloves, appropriate layers for the weather, 2litres water minimum, lunch, snacks, sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellant, personal first aid kit, hiking boots, bugspray.
(no sandals, running shoes, jeans or cotton clothing)
MANDATORY items: BEARSPRAY and a sense of humourTHIS TRIP WILL BE WILDLIFE/TRAIL/CLOSURE DEPENDENT. Please check in to AND including the morning of the trip, that the hike has not been cancelledI hike rain or shine.
PARTICIPATION WAIVERYou 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/1Qi7owQNOgRIIp3Q2LGuRz3tak0su3r1E4MXe--j6DjM/edit?usp=sharing
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.
