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SUMMARY:Grass Pass Via Gunnery Creek (T3) - Strong Beginners **
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n**Make sure to download the directions on Alltrails before you leave home. After the washroom\, drive for approx. 2km where you’ll see a gate on the left. That’s where you park.** \nThis scenic trail takes you through peaceful forests\, across meadows filled with wildflowers\, and into a stunning alpine landscape surrounded by rugged peaks. The steady climb rewards you with expansive views of mountain ranges in the area. \nIt 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 this trip. \n**This trip will be weather dependent\, so please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.** \n**RSVP RULES: Late cancellations without a valid reason\, will result in a “no show” at the organizer’s discretion.** \n**EVENT PACE**: The pace for this hike will be moderate and steady\, no racers. We will hike together as a group\, taking short breaks to take pictures. \n**DESCRIPTIVE LINKS:**\n**https://hikebiketravel.com/grass-pass-hike/**\n**#grass_pass_hike_details**\n**https://sonnybou.ca/ssbou2024/grasspass.html**\n**https://www.on-top.ca/Outings/2018/Grass-Pass-**\n**May-2018.html** \n**Weather:**\n**Grass Pass Weather**l \n**TRAIL DESCRIPTION:**\nDistance: ~ 10 km\nCumulative elevation gain: ~ 500 m\nTime: Approximately 4 hours\nTrip Difficulty: T3 – See [https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/5267322/Trail_Rating_System/](https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/5267322/Trail_Rating_System/) for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady uses. \n**RESTRICTED**: Well behaved dogs\, no children \n**REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:**\n· backpack\n. Kananaskis pass **\n· hiking boots\n· bear spray\n. headlamp\n· personal first aid kit\n· snacks\n. water (2l)\n· appropriate clothing ( no jeans)\n. warm layers\n· personal first aid kit\n. sense of humor **Mandatory\n[https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/the-10-essentials-hiking-camping](https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/the-10-essentials-hiking-camping) \n**SUGGESTED GEAR:**\n· gaiters\n· poles\n· balaclava\n· change of clothes\n. sense of adventure \n**CARPOOLING**: Carpooling will not be arranged for this hike. However\, if you wish to carpool\, it is at your discretion. Please be considerate of your driver’s vehicle and bring a change of shoes and bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $20. Carpool etiquette: http://bit.ly/Carpool_Etiquette \n**CODE OF CONDUCT**: By signing up for this hike\, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct. https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/19453923/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/ \n**CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER**: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip\, and provide an emergency name and phone number. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/ \nIf you sign up for this hike\, you agree to accept the online waiver https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C3WPCFN \n**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\, 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.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/grass-pass-via-gunnery-creek-t3-strong-beginners/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260712T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T140000
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CREATED:20260709T000506Z
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UID:10000023-1783853100-1784210400@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Sawback through Skoki Backpack
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n**Vladdy Says**: I have booked days for this backpack trip and can take 1 or 2 people with me. \nNot much to it\, a 4-5 day backpack through the catered wilderness of Banff. \nDay 1: Norquay trailhead to Mystic Junction – 15.9 km\nDay 2: Mystic to Johnston Creek – 21.9 km\nDay 3: Johnston Creek to Wildflower Creek Camp- 15.6 km – this will be a beautiful day\, provided decent weather.\nDay 4: WIldflower Creek to Baker lake – 5.3 km to the lake\, set up camp and either lounge or do the Skoki loop (17 km more\, but without the backpacks)\nDay 5: Baker lake to Skoki trailhead – 13.2 km \n72 – 85 km total. \nFor a multi-day trip you should know the equipment required.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/sawback-through-skoki-backpack/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T061500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T004848Z
CREATED:20260713T001052Z
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UID:10000033-1784182500-1784221200@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Taylor & O’Brien Lakes - (T3)-LONG DAY!!
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nTaylor Lake is a beautiful hike! I have done it in both winter and fall\, but never in the summertime. So let’s go and explore Taylor Lake\, the meadow and O’Brien. At the lake\, we will have views of Mount Bell from its south shore\, and at the west end of the lake there is a waterfall cascading down a 50m cliff face. If the trail is in good condition\, we will visit the meadows\, which is only a few meters from the lake. \nIt 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 this event. As a potential participant\, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer\, including up to trip cancellation. \nThis trip will be weather dependent. Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled. \n**REFERENCES:**\nhttp://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/TaylorLake/TaylorLake.html\nhttps://www.10adventures.com/snowshoeing/banff-national-park/taylor-lake-and-panorama-meadows-snowshoe/ \nWeather:\n[Taylor Lake Weather Forecast](https://www.viewweather.com/w873946-weather-forecast-for-taylor_lake-alberta.html) \n**TRAIL DESCRIPTION:**\nDistance: 15 kms\nElevation Gain: 750 m\nDifficulty – Relaxed\nEvent Duration: 6 hrs plus 4 driving\nPhysical difficulty: T3/OT3 – See [Trail Rating System](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1EwslsRqLvFp-6anYK_pw_YNLrr94qklcbyZXsv87qs0/mobilebasic) for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady uses. \n**Trailhead:**\nStay on Highway 1 for 8 km past the Highway 93 south/Castle Mountain Junction – the parking lot is on the left hand (south) side of the road when heading west (17 km east of Lake Louise)\nThere is a turnoff lane to get across the highway \n**RESTRICTIONS**:\nNo dogs\, no children\, no guests. \n**REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:**\n. bear spray ** MANDATORY\n· backpack\n. Good attitude ** Mandatory\n· hiking boots\n. sense of humour ** Mandatory\n. toque/cap\n· personal first aid kit\n· snacks/lunch\n. water (2l)\n· appropriate clothing (no cotton\, no jeans)\n. warm layers\n. gloves/mittens\n. little hotties \n**SUGGESTED GEAR:**\n· poles\n. gaiters\n· change of clothes\n. sense of adventure \n**CARPOOLING**: We will meet at Shouldice Park and Ride at 6:26 a.m. to arrange carpooling. Please be considerate of your driver’s vehicle and bring a change of shoes and bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $30. [Carpool Etiquette](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hV2sjH6XsCaeraUYZcbzbr0uly5e-JPrtrCIhFgG5PU/edit) \n**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. \nIf you are confirmed on this hike\, you must complete the following electronic waiver in order to attend: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6NG5T6K \n**CODE OF CONDUCT**: By signing up for this hike\, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the [Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit). \n**DISCLAMIER**: 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.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/taylor-obrien-lakes-t3-long-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T061500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T004848Z
CREATED:20260713T001052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T004848Z
UID:10000034-1784182500-1784221200@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Taylor & O’Brien Lakes - (T3)-LONG DAY!!
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nTaylor Lake is a beautiful hike! I have done it in both winter and fall\, but never in the summertime. So let’s go and explore Taylor Lake\, the meadow\, which is known for its vivid wildflowers\, and O’Brien. At Taylor Lake\, we will have views of Mount Bell from its south shore\, and at the west end of the lake there is a waterfall cascading down a 50m cliff face. If the trail is in good condition\, we will visit the meadows\, which is approximately two meters from the lake. \nIt 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 this event. As a potential participant\, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer\, including up to trip cancellation. \nThis trip will be weather dependent. Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled. \n**REFERENCES:**\nhttp://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/TaylorLake/TaylorLake.html\nhttps://www.10adventures.com/snowshoeing/banff-national-park/taylor-lake-and-panorama-meadows-snowshoe/ \nWeather:\n[Taylor Lake Weather Forecast](https://www.viewweather.com/w873946-weather-forecast-for-taylor_lake-alberta.html) \n**TRAIL DESCRIPTION:**\nDistance: 15 kms\nElevation Gain: 750 m\nDifficulty – Relaxed\nEvent Duration: 6 hrs plus 4 driving\nPhysical difficulty: T3/OT3 – See [Trail Rating System](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1EwslsRqLvFp-6anYK_pw_YNLrr94qklcbyZXsv87qs0/mobilebasic) for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady uses. \n**Trailhead:**\nStay on Highway 1 for 8 km past the Highway 93 south/Castle Mountain Junction – the parking lot is on the left hand (south) side of the road when heading west (17 km east of Lake Louise)\nThere is a turnoff lane to get across the highway \n**RESTRICTIONS**:\nNo dogs\, no children\, no guests. \n**REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:**\n. bear spray ** MANDATORY\n· backpack\n. Good attitude ** Mandatory\n· hiking boots\n. sense of humour ** Mandatory\n. toque/cap\n· personal first aid kit\n· snacks/lunch\n. water (2l)\n· appropriate clothing (no cotton\, no jeans)\n. warm layers\n. gloves/mittens\n. little hotties \n**SUGGESTED GEAR:**\n· poles\n. gaiters\n· change of clothes\n. sense of adventure \n**CARPOOLING**: We will meet at Shouldice Park and Ride at 6:15 a.m. to arrange carpooling. Please be considerate of your driver’s vehicle and bring a change of shoes and bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $30. [Carpool Etiquette](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hV2sjH6XsCaeraUYZcbzbr0uly5e-JPrtrCIhFgG5PU/edit) \n**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. \nIf you are confirmed on this hike\, you must complete the following electronic waiver in order to attend: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6NG5T6K \n**CODE OF CONDUCT**: By signing up for this hike\, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the [Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit). \n**DISCLAMIER**: 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.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/taylor-obrien-lakes-t3-long-day-2/
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