Slow and Steady Hikers

What we’ll do:
This is an invitation to Slow and Steady members to join us on
5-7 km Thursday evening Fish Creek Walk. The walk will start at 6:15 to facilitate members after work transportation. We will wait up to 5 minutes at the meet up location in case you get stuck in traffic.

Please note that we all walk at different paces, however we strive to stay together and enjoy each others company. We will walk at a slow to medium pace, and will stop for the occasional "Kodak" moment.

Summary:
Event host will pick the route/meetup location each week dependent on weather and trail conditions so please watch the posting!
In the spring we walk along the Bow river at Mallard Point.

Distance: approx. 5-8 km on asphalt or dirt trails
Fish Creek trail system info: https://www.albertaparks.ca/media/2478344/fcpp_single_track_trail_map.pdf

Elevation Gain: minimal

Pace: Relaxed beginner/Intermediate level

What to bring:

• good walking / trekking shoes are a must
• city ice spikes are important to have in winter
• Headlamp in winter
• appropriate layers for the temperature, and snacks if you wish

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 allowed on event. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.

Waiver:the waiver form will be signed at the trailhead. You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information.

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 event with the group.

If you are looking to improve your fitness. We will be on the south glenmore reservoir trail, there will be some rolling hills and flats. Not as fast I used to be but still faster than normal, need to get back in shape. Not leisurely, we'll be huffing it and walking quickly. There will be hills to do. Weekday exerciser. Off pavement trail has minimal technical difficulty, mostly small rolling hills. Evening exerciser. We leave at 6.30pm sharp.
We'll stick together as a group. Some stops for chats and photos and such.

DISTANCE: 6.5 km approx
ELEVATION GAIN: 140m ups and downs.
PACE: QUICK & STEADY. We'll take about 1.5hrs to do this (see distance).

Dress for breathability. We'll be working up a sweat. No Denim Clothing including Jeans. Make sure your footwear is suitable for muddy/snowy/icy trails.

Event Directions:
Go west on 90 Ave SW, go past the parking lot with the water park. Go past an open field. Its the parking lot west after that.

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. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group. 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.

A waiver is to be signed at the start. Will have a copy on hand then.

Meeting to gauge interest in backpacking this trail. Sarah Point to Powell River. 3 days 2 nights hike plus travel days and R&R.
52km 1800m.
Will be camping or staying at huts.
Distances per day will be 15 to 20km.
Fly out, hike/walk lots. Eat lots (seafood yummmm). Fly back.
Sign up only if you are very keen. Looking to share accommodation costs.
Note this trail is in the wilderness. Basic facilities on the trail only.

Expected travel dates are August 15 to 20, 2026

Looking to share accommodation and costs. Advanced logistics to book. Some prepayment may be needed for this. Am expecting us to travel to and from the trail as a group.

Preference will be given to those who have hiked/backpacked with me before. Some training trips will be mandatory especially if you haven't backpacked with me before. This is to ensure travel compatibility.

Will need a minimum group of 3 to make this work. Commit only if you are firm as reservations are needed.

About the Sunshine Coast Trail.
Note we will only be doing the North section of the trail from Sarah Point to Powell River.

The Sunshine Coast Trail is a back country hiking experience that stretches from Sarah Point in Desolation Sound to Saltery Bay. It began in 1992 when a small group of people founded the qathet Parks and Wilderness Society (qPAWS) and started building hiking trails that linked the remaining stands of old growth forests in the region’s front country. The route traverses a wide variety of landscapes, from coastal shorelines, along creeks and lakes, through old growth forests to panoramic mountaintops. This provides hikers with the opportunity to experience Powell River’s breathtaking back country with its rich fauna and flora.

This trip is for lightweight backpackers. Overall starting pack weight should not exceed 30lbs total given the distance and elevation for each day.

Any questions, message me.

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. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group. 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.