About us
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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Mount St. Piran, TRIP FULL
Location not specified yetMount St. Piran is a challenging hike that starts at the Lake Louise lakeshore. The hike begins at the Lake Agnes trail and then follows switchbacks up toward the Little Beehive. After this, it turns up past treeline to Mount St. Piran proper. The forest trail turns into a "scree" trail. From the summit, there are panoramic views of the entire Lake Louise area including summits such as Mount Victoria and Mount Fairview. This is a steep hike/easy scramble suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers who are used to hiking on a variety of terrain (trail, scree, loose rocks, boulders) and gaining significant elevation. Please note: After Thanksgiving, there is no longer a shuttle up to the Lake Louise lakeshore. You can drive up to the parking lot and parking is free. NOTE: THIS TRIP WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 14 BUT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE 16TH DUE TO WEATHER.
Distance: 13 km return
Elevation gain: 900 m
Difficulty: Hard / Strenuous (steep switchbacks, non-technical main trail, final ridge walking; no major climbing or exposure if staying on route).
Trail: trail and off-trail 4
Pace: Slow to moderate; not fast. Please don't sign up if you are a speedy hiker.
Time: The hike will take about seven hours travelling at a slow and steady pace. Plus, there is about two hours driving time each way. Long day.
Passes: You will need a Parks Canada pass
Parking: On Google Maps, search for the Lake Louise paid parking lot:
Lake Louise Paid Parking - Google Maps
Meeting place and time: Meet at the Lake Agnes trailhead at 9:15 am:
Lake Louise AB - Google Maps
Number of hikers: Maximum 8; a waitlist is in effect for this trip to make sure this hike is appropriate for you.
References: Mount St. Piran Hike at Lake Louise - All the Info You Need
https://stevensong.com/canadian-rockies/banff/mount-st-piran/
Carpooling: I won’t be arranging carpooling since I don’t live in Calgary, but you can use the comments section to arrange carpooling.
Cost for carpooling: Zone 4: $25
Suggested gear: hiking boots, pack, layers of clothing including wind and rain resistant layers; lunch, water, personal first aid kit; hiking poles if you use them; bear spray.
Must bring gear: traction devices (icers) since there might be a bit of snow at the summit
Waiver and Code of Conduct
I will bring a waiver to the trailhead which you must sign before going on the trip. Please provide the name and phone number of your emergency contact. Your participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver.7 attendees
Bragg Creek 3 P's Moderate Pace.
Elbow Falls, AB-66, Bragg Creek, AB, CAMeeting Place:
Parking lot at Elbow Falls at 8: 30 AM.We will do the loop of Powderface creek - Prairie Link to Prairie Creek Trail.
Trail: This hike will combine parts of 3 trails to make a nice loop. We will first hike up the easier section of the Powderface Creek trail cut over east on the Prairie Link Trail and come back down the Prairie Creek trail. The Powderface Creek trailhead starts about 500 meters west of our end point at the Prairie Creek trailhead. This trail rolls up and down for its length, never gaining much elevation, but definitely a good workout. Nice scenery. We will meet at the parking lot at Elbow Falls.
THE DETAILS:
Distance: 12 km approx.
The total elevation gain is approx. 250 meters. While this sounds flat, there is a quite a bit of climbing up and down, up and down, the side of the ridge above Prairie Creek. This trail rolls up and down small inclines the entire way, so it is a great workout.
Time on trial approx. 4-5 hours plus driving time of an hour or so each way.Maximum Participants: 8
PACE: Moderate. No strolling
GEAR: Micro spikes, Bear Spray, Hiking Poles, dress properly for the weather, snacks, water, bear spray, good sense of humor.QUESTIONS: Send me a direct message.
CARPOOLING
If you wish to arrange your own carpooling, please use the comments section below to offer or request a ride. Once initial contact is made final arrangements can be made through private messaging. Suggested gas fee contribution is $10. Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear.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.
Read the WAIVER by clicking HERE: https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768842
QUESTIONS: Send me a direct message.
NOTES
- Your Hosts are volunteers, not trained guides.
- It is the responsibility of the participant to check for any updates, changes or cancellations before the trip.
If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/
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