Slow and Steady Hikers **Elevation gain 1500m** **Distance 23km** **Pace: Moderate** The hike to the summit of Mt Bourgeau is long and involves a lot of elevation gain but should reward us with excellent views. This trip is dependent on a good weather/smoke forecast. **Required Items to Bring:** Hiking Boots Warm Layers Rain/Wind Gear Lunch […]
Slow and Steady Hikers I've posted some challenging hikes this summer, but I think it's time for an easier one! In the mountains, I usually only take hikers I know, but I will make an exception for this one. If you are a new hiker or new to me, please read the description carefully and […]
Slow and Steady Hikers Let's get out for a bike ride around the Glenmore Reservoir. 15 kms, scenic, not too difficult. You'll require a helmet and a bike that is in good operating condition. Weather permitting, of course.
Slow and Steady Hikers Ruby Lake. Random camping. No facilities. Best suited if you have random camped in the alpine rockies before. Been wanting to check this place out for a while. There will be a number of wet feet creek crossings including one river, should be lower then. You'll need a Ursack or do […]
Slow and Steady Hikers Nose Hill ParkRun is a free, weekly 5k community event. WALK, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! It is entirely organised by volunteers. We will meet and greet at 8:30am - Shaganappi Trail NW and Edgemont Drive, next to the bathroom at the parking lot. The walking […]
Slow and Steady Hikers If you are a beginner biker and want to improve and/or sharp your MTB skills, this is a ride for you, it is a short but nice ride near Barrier Lake (see the map): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43357132 What we will do: We will start at Barrier Lake parking lot, following the trail over […]
Slow and Steady Hikers This is an expression of interest for a four night backpacking trip. Minimum 2; maximum 8 participants. PLEASE NOTE; YOU MUST HAVE HIKED WITH ME MULTIPLE TIMES, AT LEAST ONE HIKE OVER 15KM, AT A SIMILAR PACE, HAVE BACKPACKING EXPERIENCE AND GEAR, GET ALONG WELL WITH OTHERS, AND WANT TO HIKE […]
Slow and Steady Hikers **Vladdy Says**: I'm doing my annual remote back packing trip the week of Aug 30 - Sep. 6, 7-8 days total. I have a decent leeway with dates and am open to accommodate people's schedules - I can schedule the trip anytime between Aug 22 and Sep 16th It takes 1.5 […]
Slow and Steady Hikers **What we'll do** **This is an invitation to Slow and Steady members to join me on Tuesday evenings for a 5-8 km urban walk exploring the Okotoks Trail system. The riverside trails are beautiful and deer are frequently sighted during our evening walks. The walks start at 6:00 pm. We will […]
Slow and Steady Hikers This is an urban walk is to keep up our fitness for hiking. We will walk the Glenmore Reservoir area, often up and down hills on the dirt trails (about 200-metre elevation gain). This is not a stroll and we are going at a moderate pace (~4-4.5 km/hr). If you are […]