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SUMMARY:Scenic Bike Ride to Botrell General Stores
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n**DESTINATION**: Bottrel General Store & Campground is the oldest continually run general store in Alberta\, est. 1901\, on the Cowboy Trail \n**ROUTE DESCRIPTION:** This is the northward run of a great *ROAD RIDE* along Horse Creek Road\, a loop on the roads northwest of Cochrane. Grades are gentle\, revealing a terrain of soft\, rolling hills\, sweeping ranchlands and deeply incised creek valleys that drop down to the Bow River. Lush native grasses blanket this gently undulating landscape\, a defined upland escarpment lead the eye toward the majestic Foothills/Rockies. It is pretty much all up on the way to the Stores\, rather till 26th Kilometric point beyond which\, the road slopes down to Bottrell. All down home is lovely ride\, with some gentle swooshes (S turns) to add some fun in our humdrum existence. A couple of abandoned oil pumps are mute witness the to area’s once wealthy past.\n**Interesting tidbits:** The oldest general stores in Canada was Épicerie J.A. Moisan in Quebec City\, closed down in 2026\, after 150 years in business.\n**Geology:** The geology features shallow sedimentary bedrock covered by Pleistocene glacial deposits and exposed river-cut terraces. \nDistance: approx. 60 Km round trip.\nDuration: No rush to return to Cochrane\nElevation: Max 1338 m\, gain 300-350 m over 30 km\nPhysical Difficulty: Intermediate\nEvent Pace: Will stop to take breaks when needed.\nSuggested Gear: Camera\nPlease be at the designated by 0800 am to drive a bit further to park our cars in a residential area.\nMANDATORY ITEMS: \n1. Sun screen\n2. Water spiked with hydralite /eqv tablets\n3. WHISTLE\n4. Must remain in visual contact\n5. Bikes: road bike\, or hybrid\, MTB or electric bikes\n6. Appropriate layers for current season\n7. First aid kit\n8. Biking Kit (Tools\, extra tube\, pump ..)\n9. Helmets are mandatory\, no exceptions \n**Amenities:** There are no amenities along the route. Stop in Cochrane prior or after the ride if you require a pit stop.\n**Motor vehicle traffic**; locals/farm vehicle drivers are very polite\, I was on a weekday and was NOT uncomfortable at all.\n**OUTCOME:** Soothing your ocular nerves\, a great training & stamina building opportunity\, and wheeze past the rural homes painted in the sky. \nWe will ride in group\, in a file\, we will wait periodically for the slowest ones. We shall make best efforts to stay in visual/audio contact. We shall go along the Scenic Horse Creek Road ( **we are not biking on the Highway 1A** ) \n**HISTORY**: Along the foothills exists a narrow band of mixed forests and grasslands known for its moderate climate\, a wide variety of wildlife species and broad ecological diversity. This attracted the First Nations people to this paradise hundreds of years ago. Alberta ranching families first settled in this area in the 1880s and transformed the rolling grasslands into cattle country. \n**CAR POOLING**: please communicate directly or thru COMMENTS section\nThose who want to earn their calories back; they are free to visit the watering holes of Cochrane. Club is not responsible for consequences of visiting the watering holes. \n**WAITLIST:** A waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. **Waiting list is not first come\, first serve\, but it’s based on the ability to fit into group dynamics and organizer’s discretion and also on past participation in SnS Hikers group events. I**f the organizer requires additional information from you\, please provide it\, otherwise\, you will remain on the waiting list. As a potential participant\, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer\, including up to trip cancellation. I am not a licensed guide\, hence completely dependent on group members for safety support. \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/](https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/19453923/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/) \n**WAIVER**: Your participation implies that you have read the waiver. Please bring a piece of paper with the name n tel. no of emergency contact. Please carry on you\, emergency medication\, and administrating instructions on a piece of paper; let the team know where it is located in your pack or on you. You shall bring a piece of paper with the name of n tel no of your emergency contact and indicate that you have read the waiver. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Waiver: [https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/](https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/) ([https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/](https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/)) \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 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 ride with the group.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/scenic-bike-ride-to-botrell-general-stores/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260802T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260802T150000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Lake Hike - Date and location change
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nRawson Lake is still closed due to grizzlies on the trail\, so the hike is changed to Hidden Lake\, also around Upper Kananaskis Lake. I have confirmed with Alberta Parks that this trail is open. \nDue to the high temperatures (30 degrees) and the risk of heat stroke on the exposed trail on Saturday\, I have moved this hike to Sunday\, with a high of 18 degrees. Please update your availability. \nDetails: \nT2-T-3\nSlower Relaxed pace\nDistance: 12 km round trip\nElevation Gain: 200m\nGroup size: 10 \nWe park at Upper Kananaskis Day Use Area and hike clockwise around the lake\, past the Rawson Lake turnoff\, to Hidden Lake (Aster Lake Trail). This trail has less elevation gain than Rawson and offers a beautiful view of Upper Kananaskis Lake. Hidden Lake is sometimes full of water and sometimes dry\, but Alberta Parks says it’s currently full of water. Suggested gas share: $25. People who have been accepted on the hike can arrange their own carpooling. Otherwise\, we all meet at the trailhead. \nPlease read the full description before signing up. There is a waitlist\, please answer the questions to be considered. \nThe waitlist for this event is NOT first come\, first serve\, but based on ability to fit into the group to make the hike enjoyable for everyone. PACE for this event will be to keep the group together. We will be stoping occasionally for water\, delayering\, and at some photo spots. We are not racing up the mountain \nThere will be NO hiking ahead\, and speed demons are not welcome. We are there to enjoy nature and each other’s company. \nTime: We are out for the day. If you have plans for the afternoon/evening\, please don’t sign up. \nNo dogs\, no children\, no guests. \nPlease note that if you cancel after 6:00 p.m. on the day before without good reason\, you WILL be marked as a “no show”. \nRequired gear:\nspikes\n*water (2 litres or more)\n– hat &/or toque\n*light gloves\n– lunch/snacks\n*BEAR SPRAY\n– bug spray\n*sunscreen\n– layered polyester clothing (no cotton\, no jeans)\n*Light weight jacket or sweater\n– hiking boots\n*extra pair of socks\n– rain coat\n*personal first aid kit\n– toilet kit \nSuggested gear:\n*light pad to sit on\n– poles\n*headlamp & spare batteries \nIf you have not already done so\, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here: [http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/](http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/) \nWAIVER: 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. 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: [http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/](http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/) \nDisclaimer: 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/hidden-lake-hike-date-and-location-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260802T093000
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SUMMARY:Mt Lipsett - CANCELLED DUE TO SMOKE
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nI have recently hiked Mount Lipsett for the first time and it was awesome! There are other organizers posting Lipsett\, but with a very early start time\, so it has been requested that I lead a “later version”. I am not a morning person\, and cannot physically do it. So\, this hike will be a little different. We will not have advantage of the cool morning and the hike may run late. Please be prepared for hot weather\, bring lightweight\, sun blocking clothes\, a hat\, and at least 3L of water\, electrolytes\, suncreen\, and a headlamp with fresh batteries\, just in case. You will need a good breakfast\, good lunch\, and lots of high energy\, quick snacks to eat along the way. A water bladder with a back up water bottle\, is recommended\, so you can drink water without stopping all the time. \nIf the sun is very hot\, we will take a relaxed break (siesta) in the shade during the hottest part of the day. Drinking water is essential. A wet bandana around your neck is also helpful. We will get back late. Do not make evening plans. We will stop for supper along the way back. If the weather is uncooperative\, we will reschedule. \nThe trail is 14.5km long and has 730m elevation gain. \nWe meet at the Mount Lipsett signed parking area\, see map\, at 9:15am sharp. Then we will drive together to the unmarked\, gravel trailhead. We’ll start the hike at 9:30am. This will be a long day\, please don’t make evening plans. \nOn my hikes\, we take 8-12 experienced hikers. We do not run ahead or leave people behind. We are out to enjoy nature together\, get to know each other better\, and keep each other safe. If you run ahead of the group\, we will feed you to the bears. \nThat being said\, this hike is for experienced hikers who want to hike at a relaxed pace. To be accepted on this hike\, YOU MUST HAVE HIKED WITH ME BEFORE. No beginners\, no guests\, no children. If you have not hiked with me before\, please join my monthly\, evening\, Glenbow Ranch hikes so we can get to know each other before going yo the mountains. The next two are posted for Thursday\, July 30th\, and Thursday\, August 27th. You choose to make your own carpooling plans once you are accepted on the hike. Recommended $25 gas fee. I recommend meeting at Shouldice Park and Ride at 7:30am or Petro Canada at hwy 22 and 1 at 7:45am. I can take 3 (max 4) passengers from Petro\, on the north end of the gravel road\, on the hwy 22 side. Drivers must have a Kananaskis Park Pass. \nBear spray and cameras recommended. Lunch\, snacks\, 2-3 litres of water plus electrolytes\, poles\, changes of clothes\, medications\, waterproof hiking boots\, gaiters\, required. Water purification tablets\, a headlamp with new batteries\, first aid kit\, tensor bandage\, and emergency silver blanket are recommended in case things don’t go to plan. Extra socks and plastic bags for your boots are also useful. A water bladder you can drink while you hike\, plus a backup water bottle is ideal. \nPlease read the slow and steady waiver and code of conduct in advance. You will sign in agreeing to the conditions of the waiver at the trailhead and leave an emergency contact name and number. You agree to follow slow and steady policies\, listen to the organizer\, treat everyone with respect\, do your own research on the hikes\, come prepared\, and recognize that your organizers are volunteers who put in a lot of their own time to plan and lead these hikes for you.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/mt-lipsett-relaxed-pace-experienced-hikers-late-start/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260802T160000
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SUMMARY:(SLOW) The Great Cycle Challenge - ALL BIKES WELCOMED!
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nIn the month of August\, I am riding in the Great Cycle Challenge for kid’s cancer. [https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/ToniPalmer](https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/ToniPalmer) \nALL BIKES ARE WELCOMED – SLOW PACE. \nI chose my goal to pedal 1\,000 km throughout the month of August. Most of these rides I will be doing alone\, but it would be nice to have company for some of them. From Silvergrove Drive & Silvercreek Drive NE\, we will explore the surrounding pathways. This event is only 2 hours long. \nHow far the trip is will be determined by weather\, bike conditions\, speed and the length of the pit stops. If you are interested in joining for the whole trip\, or part of the trip\, you can contact me for more information. If you would like to know more about the Great Cycle Challenge\, here’s the link: \n[https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/riders/ToniPalmer](https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/riders/ToniPalmer) See you there!
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/slow-the-great-cycle-challenge-all-bikes-welcomed-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260803T160000
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SUMMARY:(SLOW) The Great Cycle Challenge - ALL BIKES WELCOMED!
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nIn the month of August\, I am riding in the Great Cycle Challenge for kid’s cancer. [https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/ToniPalmer](https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/ToniPalmer) \nALL BIKES ARE WELCOMED – SLOW PACE. \nI chose my goal to pedal 1\,000 km throughout the month of August. Most of these rides I will be doing alone\, but it would be nice to have company for some of them. From Silvergrove Drive & Silvercreek Drive NE\, we will explore the surrounding pathways. This event is only 2 hours long. \nHow far the trip is will be determined by weather\, bike conditions\, speed and the length of the pit stops. If you are interested in joining for the whole trip\, or part of the trip\, you can contact me for more information. If you would like to know more about the Great Cycle Challenge\, here’s the link: \n[https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/riders/ToniPalmer](https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/riders/ToniPalmer) See you there!
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/slow-the-great-cycle-challenge-all-bikes-welcomed-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260804T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T150000
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SUMMARY:Slocan Lake /Valhalla Prov Park(paddle & hike)
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n**Slocan Lake** **Paddle/hike-update on launching on the waters**\n**Departure from home base:** As deemed necessary\, to be able to start **paddling on 5th Aug\, from the south end of Slocan Lake.** \nPreference will be given to those with whom I have paddled in the past or those who have multi day kayaking/canoeing experience\n**Potential participants:** Please answer the questions\, else you will remain in the waiting list \n**DESCRIPTION:**\nSlocan Lake is about 40km long\, at its widest part near New Denver and Silverton almost 2km wide and over 300m deep. The average depth is 171 m. The lake is fed by Bonanza Creek\, which comes down the pass from Summit Lake\, beyond which is the town of Nakusp on Upper Arrow Lake. Paddling length 40 km. width 2.7 km max. It is drained by the Slocan River\, which flows south from the lake’s foot at Slocan City through the Slocan Valley to the Kootenay River a few miles above its confluence with the Columbia.\nThe Slocan Lake is embedded by the high ranges of the Valhalla Mountains to the west and the Selkirk Mountains to the east. Dense rainforests cover the west shore slopes from valley bottom to the timberline. The landscape along the west bank changes between smooth round rocks covered with moss\, sandy beaches\, impermeable forest and the estuaries of the creeks. High in the alpine region springs feed numerous creeks\, which caved their way down in millions of years. The water created deep canyons and gorges with impressive waterfalls and flows year-round. Lake fish like the cold clear fresh creek water and fishermen know that the creek mouths are a good spot to fish.\nThe Valhalla shore of the lake offers many wonderfully located wilderness campgrounds with picnic tables\, outhouses and bear proof storage containers for food. Here are also starting points of trails which lead high up into Valhalla Park.\n**Group event:** We follow S&S Hikers’ club rules; the organizer/s are volunteers; hence participants are joining the event at their own risk.\n**Rules/regulations**: We follow the itinerary including hiking trips from the camp ground; absolutely no straying alone on the waters or in the bush\n**Refundable deposit of $ 100 by e transfer.** This will be handed back to you in cash at the boat launch\n**Health concerns**: please let the team know about your medication/emergency contact and where exactly you are carrying them\n**Closed camp sites: Wee Sandy Beach/Sharp Creek Camp site/ Nemo Creek:** These sites have been cleared of burnt and damaged trees; they may be open by the time we start our paddle\n**Gear and food arrangement**: We shall firm up these items during the final meeting\n**Payment for rental:** Directly to Smiling Otters (please refer below for rental rates)\n**Guests:** I have two experience paddlers with me as guests\n**Carpooling/departure: location TBD\, including cost**\n**Carparking:** At Smiling Otters\, free of cost\n**Onshore emergency contact in addition to 911**: Smiling Otters Owner has agreed to be our contact during the trip duration\, if he is in town\n**Itinerary**\n**Day 1 Aug 4( Travel Day )**: Leave Calgary/Cochrane/Edmonton as deemed necessary to reach Reach Slocan City (about 591 km from Calgary)\, and stay in a hotel\, Airbnb\, BnB or Springer Creek RV camp site ($ 25 plus GST for tenting sites 19-35)\n**Day 2 Aug 5**: **17.5 Km Paddle**: Dep 7.30 am latest: Paddle from Slocan Beach Boat launch to Cory’s Ranch Camp site; couple of creeks to soak ourselves. Camp at Cory’s Camp site (in case there are weather issues\, we can camp at in between at Ben Brown’s camp site or at Mossy Point/Indian Point)\n**Day 3 Aug 6 19-20 Km Paddle**: Dep 730 am or earlier; paddle to Wragge Beach Campground; pitch tents at *Wragge Beach camp site*\n**Day 4 Aug 7 10 Km Paddle to Bonanza Creek and hike** : Wragge Beach camp site night halt : Relaxed day\, paddle to Bonanza Creek mouth; return trip of 10 Km \, explore Wragge Creek (we hike as much as we can\, along a rugged Forest Service Road\, utilizing an old\, overgrown logging road and creek crossings that leads to the remote fishing Wragge Lake lake( 3-4 hour one way 14 Km). The view of Mt Vingolf is stunning.\n***Return Trip***\n**Day 5 Aug 8**: Wragge Beach- Sandy Point camp ground\, 13-14 km (in between sites at Wee Sandy and Nemo are closed due to wildfire of 2024); we can hike up\, as much as we can (my suggestion is 8 km return max\, because the trail is steep and the final elevation is 1900 metres); to get a View of New Denver Glacier.\n**Day 6 Aug 9:**\nSandy Point – South Evans Beach camp site 17-18 km\, pitch tent.\n**Day 7 Aug 10 Total hike 22 km return**: leave early: Hike to Emerald Lake (approx. 4 km\, 500 m elevation\, first 1.5 km is a steep hike); then to Cahill Lake (3.5 km\, 215 m elevation gain) and then to Beatrice Lake (2.5 km\, 215 m elevation gain); South Evans Beach camp night halt\n**Day 8 Aug 11**\n**Paddle from South Evans Beach Campsite- Slocan Beach boat launch (7 km)**; pack up and\n**ALT 1 Head home** (Calgary/Edmonton/Cochrane)\n**ALT 2** (2 days’ trip)\n-travel to New Denver\, the site of a Japanese concentration camp in WW2 and also as the site for forced residential school enrollment for Doukhobor children in the 1950s. Continue to Nelson(approx. 100 km) stay over night.\n-Nelson-Castlegaar-Trail-Creston-Cranbrook-Fernie -Calgary/Cochrane ( 683 km \, can be done with an extra day )\nMost of the complied information is from public domain\, [https://www.smilingotter.com/](https://www.smilingotter.com/) (a local rental outfit in Slocan)\n**Main points to note**\n1. Cell service: There are two towers\, one in Slocan and the other in New Denver; some shadow spots have no cell service\n2. Emergency services are through RCMP; there is a Search & Rescue Team in New Denver who will come to rescue in case of emergency\n3. There are few large bays\, numerous small coves provide shelter. We can easily find safe places to pull onto the shore in most areas during severe weather condition and change/tweak our paddling plan\, based on weather conditions\n4. Camp sites-Out of the 8 campsites on Slocan Lake\, all of which are open to the public\, Wee Sandy\, Sharp Creek and Nemo Creek are closed \n* The six campsites in Valhalla Provincial Park (west side) are free and first-come\, first-served.\n– Wragge Beach is a BC Recreation site with a small fee\, while Bannock Point is a free BC Recreation site.\n-All camp sites offer picnic tables and pit toilets and close to each other. (between 5 to 6 km)\n5. We can drive right up to the beach to launch. There are no portages required on Slocan Lake. \n6. **Hikes**: please refer schedule and\n7. **Campsites:** There are roughly 10 established\, boat-in campsites along the park’s western shoreline (including Wee Sandy Creek and Nemo Creek)\n8. **Park Updates** (as of March 24\, 2026): \n* Open: Evans Beach\, Ben Brown\, Mossy Point\, Cove Creek\, Cory’s Ranch\, Sandy Point\, Wragge Beach\, Bannock Point.\n9: **Unofficial information**: – Parks BC have felled the fire damaged trees on the currently closed campgrounds namely Wee Sandy\, Sharp Creek\, Nemo Creek.\n10. Rental equipment return location: Smiling Otter Canoe & Kayak Rentals\, 612 Main Street\, Slocan\, BC.\n* Walk up to their place\, they will provide a cart to wheel the boats back from the beach.\n11. This is Wilderness camping with lots of potential for wildlife encounters including with grizzly bears and cougars.\n12. Water potability: Creek water needs little or no treatment to be potable. Leave no trace.\n13. Slocan Lake is subject to sudden katabatic winds. Hence\, we should start as early as possible\n14. Rental services [https://www.smilingotter.com/](https://www.smilingotter.com/) rents out canoes and kayaks for multi-day trips.\n– Rental rates for kayaks and equipment for budgetary purpose\n* Single Kayak: $75\n* Tandem Kayak: $95\n* Canoe: $85\n-Kayaks include PFDs\, paddles\, throw ropes\, spray skirts\, pumps\, sponges\, and paddle floats.\n-Canoes include PFDs\, paddles\, throw ropes\, and bailing buckets.\n-Overnight rentals are billed as a full second day.\n-Shuttle service to the north end is $180 plus tax.\n-Group rates are 10% discount for parties of six or more.\n-Payment methods are e-transfer (preferred) and cash. We do not accept credit cards.\n* A 50% deposit is required to confirm the booking\, Final payment is due two weeks before the trip.\n* Dry Bags & 60L Canoe Barrels: $5/day each.\n-Types of equipment available for renting: Two single Necky touring kayaks\, two single Seaward touring kayaks\, and three tandem Necky touring kayaks. 12 Hellman canoes\n**Informative websites**\n[https://paddlebc.ca/waterway/slocan-lake](https://paddlebc.ca/waterway/slocan-lake)\n[https://paddlebc.ca/waterways/lakes/](https://paddlebc.ca/waterways/lakes/)\nhttps://bcparks.ca/valhalla-park/
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/slocan-lake-valhalla-prov-parkpaddle-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260804T180000
DTSTAMP:20260803T003149Z
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SUMMARY:Lillian Lake/Galatea Lakes - Relaxed Pace
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n*Note*: A friend of mine\, Ken\, is leading a hike to Galatea this Thursday. My hike will be relaxed\, not slow\, but enjoying the day and taking it easy. It will be a long day. If you would like to hike at a faster\, more moderate pace\, please join Ken’s hike. If you would like a more relaxed day\, please join my hike. \nI love to hike up to Lillian Lake and then over to the two Galatea Lakes for lunch. The trail is recently opened and starts with many nice bridges over the creeks and eventually climbs uphill\, into the mountains\, with one steep patch before we reach the backcountry campground of Liliian Lake. A nice place for a break\, and then continue a little farther\, and uphill\, to the two beautiful Galatea Lakes. While the trip is long with a reasonable amount of elevation\, we will hike at a relaxed pace\, keeping the group together. It is not suited for beginners and you must have hiked with me before to know you are a good fit for the group and will not run ahead. Then after some time at the lakes\, we will return the same way for a total of: \n17.2 km\n880m \nThis will be a long day and we are not in a rush\, especially back down to the cars. \nIf it is hot out\, the brave souls have a tradition of bringing a swim suit\, towel\, hand warmers\, and water shoes\, and we take a quick swim in the third lake! \nWe meet at the Galatea Day Use trailhead\, see map\, at 8:45am\, to be ready to hike at 9am sharp. This will be a long day\, please don’t make evening plans. \nOn my hikes\, we take 8-12 experienced hikers. We do not run ahead or leave people behind. Super fast people will hike behind mthe slowest hiker. We are out to enjoy nature together\, get to know each other better\, and keep each other safe. If you run ahead of the group\, we will feed you to the bears. \nIf you have not hiked with me before\, please join my monthly\, evening\, Glenbow Ranch hikes so we can get to know each other before going yo the mountains. The next two are posted for Thursday\, July 30th\, and Thursday\, August 27th. \nNo beginners\, no guests\, no children. I may bring my friendly\, experienced hiking dog\, on a leash\, if there is room in my Jeep. Her name is Jasmine. \nWhile there is a lot of parking at Galatea\, gas is expensive\, so you choose to make your own carpooling plans once you are accepted on the hike. Recommended 25 gas fee. I recommend meeting at Shouldice Park and Ride or Petro Canada at hwy 22 and 1. I can take 3 (max 4) passengers from Petro\, on the north end of the gravel road\, on the hwy 22 side. Please plan your pickup times accordingly to arrive by 8:45am. Recommended gas fee is 25 and driver needs a Kananaskis Park Pass. \nBear spray and cameras recommended. Lunch\, snacks\, 2-3 litres of water plus electrolytes\, poles\, changes of clothes\, medications\, waterproof hiking boots\, gaiters\, required. Water purification tablets\, a headlamp with new batteries\, first aid kit\, tensor bandage\, and emergency silver blanket are recommended in case things don’t go to plan. Extra socks and plastic bags for your boots are also useful. A water bladder you can drink while you hike\, plus a backup water bottle is ideal. \nPlease read the slow and steady waiver and code of conduct in advance. You will sign in agreeing to the conditions of the waiver at the trailhead and leave an emergency contact name and number. You agree to follow slow and steady policies\, listen to the organizer\, treat everyone with respect\, do your own research on the hikes\, come prepared\, and recognize that your organizers are volunteers who put in a lot of their own time to plan and lead these hikes for you.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/lillian-lake-galatea-lakes-relaxed-pace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260804T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T003149Z
CREATED:20260803T003149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T003149Z
UID:10000089-1785868200-1785875400@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Jack Rabbit and Weaselhead /T2
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nThis 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 speed demons and not willing to stay with the group please do not sign up. \n**Location:** We will meet at the parking lot at 24 Street and 90 Avenue SW next to the splash park.\n**Distance:** Approx. 6-9 km.\n**Time:** 1.5-2 hrs\n**Weather note:** Generally\, the hike will go ahead in light rain or snow. If the dirt trails are too muddy or slippery\, we will walk along the pathway.\n**Who can attend:** Members only. No dogs.\n**Gear requirements:**\nHiking boots/shoes or appropriate footwear for dirt trails. There is usuallyally ice and slippery paths.\nDress appropriate for the weather\nPoles if desired\nBear spray is handy to have in this area\nFor winter – microspikes & light source are required!**\n**For summer – hat\, water\, bug spray are recommended** \n**WAIVER:** You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club.\nYou are coming at your own risk.\n[https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768842](https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768842)\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 conditions\, current weather conditions\, Your current physical condition\, and current trail 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/jack-rabbit-and-weaselhead-t2-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260804T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T003149Z
CREATED:20260803T003149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T003149Z
UID:10000090-1785870000-1785877200@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Urban Walk / Inglewood
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nLets meet at Pearce Estate Park and go for an evening walk. We’ll walk for about two hour and see where the path takes us. This is the same park we had our gear swap at. The Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery is also located here. \nIcer’s and head lamps or flashlights are advisable gear during the winter months. \nhttp://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/2/0/0/600_441844608.jpeg \nWaiver:\nSlow & Steady Waiver. I have read and agree to Slow & Steady (1) Full Waiver & (2) Code of Conduct located at:\n(1) http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/ DISCLAMIER and\n(2)\nCODE OF CONDUCT: http://bit.ly/SnS_Conduct \nWaiver also gives Organizer emergency contact information. You must complete this for each hike. \nEveryone must comply with Alberta Covid Health regulations. A waitlist is in effect after maximum allowed depending on Alberta Health Rules for Outdoor Groups which may result in splitting into two groups. \nAttendance is at the organizer’s discretion and is based on attendance history.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/urban-walk-inglewood-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T003149Z
CREATED:20260803T003149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T003149Z
UID:10000091-1785920400-1785945600@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Bike Ride : Bearspaw/Glendale
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nLet’s head out for a ride through the beautiful rolling countryside of Bearspaw and Glendale Road\, just west of Calgary!\nIt is a fantastic\, scenic route\, but please be aware that we will be sharing the road with vehicle traffic. Here are a few important notes about the current conditions: \n* **Traffic & Construction:** There is an active construction site along the route\, and we may encounter semi-trucks and heavier traffic in certain sections.\n* **Route Planning:** I scouted this area with Chris about two weeks ago. Based on that ride\, I am designing our route to avoid the busiest roads as much as humanly possible. \n🌲**Post-Ride Hangout!** 🚴‍♂️☕\n***After we wrap up our ride\, we’re going to tailgate and hang out! Since the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge is an open-concept community hub\, we can use their public space to gather\, relax\, and chat.***\n***Please feel free to bring some snacks\, food\, or drinks to share with your fellow riders.***\n🌲 **Is this ride for you?**\nIf riding near larger vehicles or navigating construction zones makes you uncomfortable\, this particular route might not be the best fit for you. Otherwise\, come along for some great hills and beautiful views! \n🌲 Distance: The ride will be approximately **45–55 km round trip**\, depending on the group’s pace\, preferences\, and the weather.\n🌲 Elevation gain: about 400 -470meters\n🌲 Time: 5 – 6 hours\, depending on group size and number of participants\n🌲 Group Size: 8-10 (No dogs\, children or guests)\n🌲 Required gear:\n– bike\n– helmet\n– water\n– lunch / snacks\n– hat / gloves\n– technical clothing (no cotton\, no jeans)\n– rain coat\n🌲 Suggested gear:\n– spare inner tube\, patch kit and pump\n– sunscreen\n– personal first aid kit\n🌲 Signup\nA waiting list has been created. You must meet all of the prerequisites\, and answer all of the RSVP questions. in order to be moved to the going list.\nAttendance is at the discretion of the organizer\, not FCFS — multiple ‘no show’ would render member ineligible for participation.\n🌲 Participation Policy\nAttendance on this trip is strictly contingent upon agreeing to our club waiver. Futhemore\, your registration will not be complete until you have answered the questionnaire provided by the organizer during the sign up process.\n🌲 Cancelation\nThe event may be cancelled or postponed(on short notice) in the event of poor weather (wind\, rain\, snow) or poor air quality(smoke). Please check the website before coming out\n🌲 If you have not already done so\, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here: \n[https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768844](https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768844) \n🌲 WAIVER: ***You are required to submit an emergency contact name and phone number to the organizer for inclusion in the waiver questionnaire (please send it via private message for privacy).*** You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/ \n[https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768842](https://www.meetup.com/slow-and-steady-hikers/messages/boards/thread/53768842)\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 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/bike-ride-bearspaw-glendale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T003149Z
CREATED:20260803T003149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T003149Z
UID:10000092-1786006800-1786042800@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Ribbon Falls Alternate Route - Long Day/Slow Pace
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nI have a backpacking trip coming up soon going to Ribbon Falls campground\, but the trail has been closed for weeks. Alberta Parks just announced this morning; an alternate route is available to go to Ribbon Falls backcountry campground. I would like to test out this route\, before taking people with full overnight backpacks. \nSo\, I’m posting an exploratory hike to Ribbon Falls. This will be a long mountain hikes\, so I will only take people I have hiked with before. (If you would like to join one of my mountain hikes\, please come on one of my Glenbow Ranch evening hikes first). The alternate route takes Terrace\, Kovatch\, and Link trails instead of Ribbon Creek trail\, due to a bridge being out. This makes the trail a little longer\, 10km each way\, for approximately 20.6km and 700m of elevation gain\, due to the out and back route. We will not go fast\, but it will be a long day hike\, returning early evening. \nThe falls are impressive and beautiful\, and will likely have more water than usual. We will take a long relaxing lunch at the falls. Due to the distance of this hike\, we will not have time to go to the chain section that leads to Ribbon Lake (please don’t ask\, you can do this on your own hike). \nWe meet at the Ribbon Creek Day Use Area\, at 8:45am\, to be ready to hike at 9am sharp. This will be a long day\, please don’t make evening plans. The map in the link is wrong. Please use Google Maps or traditional maps to find the Ribbon Creek Day Use Area. \nOn my hikes\, we take 8-12 experienced hikers. We do not run ahead or leave people behind. Super fast people will hike behind the slowest hiker. We are out to enjoy nature together\, get to know each other better\, and keep each other safe. If you run ahead of the group\, we will feed you to the bears. \nIf you have not hiked with me before\, please join my monthly\, evening\, Glenbow Ranch hikes so we can get to know each other before going yo the mountains. The next two are posted for Thursday\, July 30th\, and Thursday\, August 27th \nNo beginners\, no guests\, no children. I may bring my friendly\, experienced hiking dog\, on a leash\, if there is room in my Jeep. Her name is Jasmine. \nYou can choose to make your own carpooling plans once you are accepted on the hike. Recommended $25 gas fee. I recommend meeting at Shouldice Park and Ride or Petro Canada at hwy 22 and 1. I can take 3 (max 4) passengers from Petro\, on the north end of the gravel road\, on the hwy 22 side. Please plan your pickup times accordingly to arrive at the trailhead by 8:45am. Recommended gas fee is $25 and driver needs a Kananaskis Park Pass. \nBear spray recommended. Lunch\, snacks\, 2-3 litres of water plus electrolytes\, poles\, changes of clothes\, medications\, waterproof hiking boots\, gaiters\, required. Water purification tablets\, a headlamp with new batteries\, first aid kit\, tensor bandage\, and emergency silver blanket are recommended in case things don’t go to plan. Extra socks and plastic bags for your boots are also useful. A water bladder you can drink while you hike\, plus a backup water bottle is ideal \nPlease read the slow and steady waiver and code of conduct in advance. You will sign in agreeing to the conditions of the waiver at the trailhead and leave an emergency contact name and number. You agree to follow slow and steady policies\, listen to the organizer\, treat everyone with respect\, do your own research on the hikes\, come prepared\, and recognize that your organizers are volunteers who put in a lot of their own time to plan and lead these hikes for you.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/ribbon-falls-alternate-route-long-day-slow-pace/
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