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Slow and Steady Hikers **Healy Pass T3 - Relaxed pace** Healy Pass is a classic, 19.5 km out-and-back hike. The first 6 to 7.5 km are a steady, somewhat uneventful walk through dense pine forest alongside Healy Creek, passing the Healy Creek Campground. The trail then breaks free into vibrant, sprawling alpine meadows. The final […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Picklejar is one of my favourite, longer hikes. After a beautiful drive down hwy 40 watching the scenery and sometimes bears, coyotes, always big horn sheep, we arrive at the trailhead. Then we hike 5km to the first lake, and continue along, higher into the alpine, with different flowers, plants, and […]

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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Crescent Heights Walk. Seems it was cancelled but it's not

Slow and Steady Hikers Calgary is home to more than 1000km of dedicated bike pathways. As cyclists, we've set out countless times to discover new routes, yet it always feels like there's another trail waiting to be explored. This time, why not ride the Mattamy Greenway? We'll start from the Renfrew Off-Leash Park parking lot […]

Slow and Steady Hikers The Galatea Lakes hike is a moderately tough hike with many scenic views. The dirt trail is forested up to Lillian Lake. The next section up to the Lower Galatea Lakes is steep, with some loose rocks. The trail drops down to the end of the lake, and then climbs to […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Beyond Sherbrooke Lake is an alpine adventure many hikers never experience. I’ve hiked to the lake before, but this time we’ll go a bit farther to see several waterfalls, wildflower-filled meadows, and not to mention stunning mountain views. The plan is to reach the Niles Amphitheatre, with about 600 m of […]

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 House party with lots of fun activities going on. Ping Pong, some time for beginners, some for intermediate, some for experienced. * Card and board games are supplied - and bring your favorite game. * Foosball * crokinole is a dexterity (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_game), possibly of Canadian origin. Players take turns shooting discs […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Let us enjoy our day with a stamina building slow paced hike on our beloved Cox Hill ! Cox Hill’s proper name is Cocks-comb Hill, named after its fringe of a summit rock by surveyor A.O. Wheeler who climbed it in 1895 The Stoney/Nakoda have their own name, which is Zotha […]

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 * For those who have not hiked with me before: PLEASE remember to answer my question(s). Thanks :) * If you drop out past RSVP close time without a good reason you will be marked as a NO SHOW. IF YOU ARE DOUBLE-BOOKED YOU WILL BE MOVED TO NON-GOING LIST. *** […]

Slow and Steady Hikers In the month of August, I am riding in the Great Cycle Challenge for kid's cancer. https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/ToniPalmer ALL BIKES ARE WELCOMED - SLOW PACE. I 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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers If you drop out past RSVP close time without a good reason you will be marked as a NO SHOW. IF YOU ARE DOUBLE-BOOKED YOU WILL BE MOVED TO NON-GOING LIST. THIS TRIP WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT. ALL RSVP QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ANSWERED EARLY START AS IT IS A […]

Slow and Steady Hikers **DESTINATION**: Bottrel General Store & Campground is the oldest continually run general store in Alberta, est. 1901, on the Cowboy Trail **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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers I 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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Rawson 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. Due to the high temperatures (30 degrees) and the risk of heat stroke on the exposed […]

Slow and Steady Hikers In the month of August, I am riding in the Great Cycle Challenge for kid's cancer. (https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/ToniPalmer) ALL BIKES ARE WELCOMED - SLOW PACE. I 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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers In the month of August, I am riding in the Great Cycle Challenge for kid's cancer. (https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/ToniPalmer) ALL BIKES ARE WELCOMED - SLOW PACE. I 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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers *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. […]

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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Lets 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. Icer's and head lamps or flashlights […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Let's head out for a ride through the beautiful rolling countryside of Bearspaw and Glendale Road, just west of Calgary! It 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: * […]

Slow and Steady Hikers I 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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers This hike starts at the Cat Creek trailhead and steadily climbs through trees before arriving at the ridgetop. It is described as a quiet trail which features creek crossings, seasonal wildflowers, and panoramic valley views. As this is an exploratory hike (for me), your patience and understanding would be greatly appreciated. […]

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 House party with lots of fun activities going on. Ping Pong, some time for beginners, some for intermediate, some for experienced. * Card and board games are supplied - and bring your favorite game. * Foosball * crokinole is a dexterity (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_game), possibly of Canadian origin. Players take turns shooting discs […]

Slow and Steady Hikers **Elevation Gain:930m** **Total Distance: 12.6km** Although often listed as a scramble, Bow Peak is mostly a very steep off-trail hike. If you enjoy easy scrambles with excellent views, this trip is sure to leave you satisfied. **Please Note: There will be a river crossing on this hike. All participants MUST bring […]

Slow and Steady Hikers **MUST bring rock helmet/climbing helmet.** **I recommend bringing microspikes just in case.** Piper Pass is popularly known for it's wildflowers. In addition we will be tagging a summit. This trip is weather dependent. Also, if we are not at the peak by 3pm we shall turn around. We will be moving […]

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 * Please send me a message if you want to sign up. This app doesn't work properly. Thank you. * Please answer question if you decide to sign up. * If you drop out past RSVP close time without a good reason you will be marked as a NO SHOW. IF […]

Slow and Steady Hikers In the month of August, I am riding in the Great Cycle Challenge for kid's cancer. https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/ToniPalmer ALL BIKES ARE WELCOMED - SLOW PACE. I 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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers The forecast for next week is a lot of rain, almost every day, especially in Kananaskis. The Lake Louise area, however, looks much better! Unfortunately, due to the parking issues, this means a very early start. This is an expression of interest to see how many people can handle the early […]

Slow and Steady Hikers I haven't hiked to Barrier Lake Fire Lookout yet this year, so it's a good time now. It is a nice hike leaving from the Barrier Lake parking, along a flat area beside the lake, and then climbing gradually up to several beautiful lookouts and then finally up to the fire […]

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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers I feel the need to get some mid week exercise so urban hikes are the plan. Since the two Paul's have Wednesday evening covered,Tuesday is the day. So lets explore Calgary and vicinity. We'll walk for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours at a Slow and Steady pace. All abilities are […]

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 House party with lots of fun activities going on. * Ping pong, some time scheduled for beginners, some for intermediate and some for experienced. * Card and board games are supplied - and bring your favorite game. * Foosball * crokinole is a dexterity (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_game), possibly of Canadian origin. Players take […]

Slow and Steady Hikers 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 this trip. A waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Hi Folks, I’ve done this hike a couple of times and it’s absolutely gorgeous but you do pay for it. The bike section is boring and the hike out via Pharaoh’s Creek is never ending but the sections in between are stunning, especially the lakes. We’ll hike past several lakes including […]

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 ***Please read the trip description carefully, as all the information you need is already provided there. I’d appreciate it if you could review the details before asking questions, especially when the information has already been clearly stated. Thank you for your understanding.*** Some of our cycling members signed up for Paul […]

Slow and Steady Hikers I (Andy B) love Galatea Lakes, but my friend Gary G, prefers the shorter day of ending at Lillian Lake. So, Gary and I are going to try something different. We're going to co-host two different hikes at the same time. Gary is going to lead all of us on a […]

Slow and Steady Hikers HIKE is currently open; but there may be closures due to bear activities and fish restoration activities; plan B TBD **The Parking lot is quite small,** 20 cars maximum, hence the intent is to start earlier. Carpooling: At your discretion; I shall meet you at the trailhead. DESCRIPTION: At 1965 m […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Let's stay in town and do a loop of the reservoir. Distance: 15 km Elevation: 100 meters +/- We can make a pit stop along the way to grab a coffee or lunch. Or bring your own. (https://geoks.ca/2015/11/02/glenmore-reservoir-circumnavigation/)

Slow and Steady Hikers I (Andy B) love Sarrail Ridge and Gary G loves Rawson Lake. They've both been closed due to grizzlies, but it appears that they are now open. Let's go before they close them again! Gary and I are going to try something different. We're going to co-host two different hikes at […]

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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Lets explore Nose Hill Park, Calgary and vicinity. The park has more than 300 km (190 mi) of informal trails. The city proposed a rehabilitation plan which provides 60 km (37 mi) of maintained trails and pathways, of which 52 km (32 mi) are dirt and gravel and 8 km (5.0 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Calgary is home to more than 1,000 kilometers of dedicated bike pathways. As cyclists, we have set out countless times to discover new routes, yet it always feels like there is another hidden trail waiting to be explored. **For this ride, one of our members asked: *Why not start at Varsity […]

Slow and Steady Hikers **Elevation gain 1500m** **Distance 23km** **Pace: Moderate (slower on the steep sections/ moderate on the downhills)** This trip will begin from the trail head near Castle Junction and Highway 1A. It winds through the forest for 8.4 kilometers to Rockbound Lake,which is on the back side of Castle Mountain. After a […]

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 I want to check out the trail improvements for waootch. We'll hike as far as the big cairn. We won't be doing any of the scramble parts. (https://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/Kananaskis/WasootchRidge/WasootchRidge.html) Distance: 12 km or so return Elevation: 800 meters or so Wasootch is an awesome ridgewalk and the views start pretty close from […]

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 *For those who have not hiked with me before: PLEASE remember to answer my question(s). Thanks :) - If you drop out past RSVP close time without a good reason you will be marked as a NO SHOW. IF YOU ARE DOUBLE-BOOKED YOU WILL BE MOVED TO NON-GOING LIST. Slow and […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Every summer, I love to do the full lake loop around Upper Kananaskis Lake. It is a long trip, but not a lot of elevation, with beautiful views of the lake, the forest, Point Campground, Hidden Lake, waterfalls, and more. It is a long day with a lot of distance and […]

Slow and Steady Hikers **Vladdy says**: Being unable for the time being to bash up steep terrain I am relegated to gentler grades. I will give two (2) options, both are about 18 km total, but one is $80 more expensive: Option 1: From the Sunshine Gondola parking lot walk up to the village and […]

Slow and Steady Hikers LOCATION CHANGE: MOUNT LIPSETT DUE TO THE CHANGE OF LOCATION, I WILL COME BACK INTO WIFI (VISITOR CENTRE) AT 7PM THIS EVENING TO SEE WHO IS ATTENDING AND TO MOVE NEW PEOPLE FROM THE WAITLIST TO GOING. AT 8PM THIS EVENING, ALL RSVP'S ARE FINAL. Little Lawson has a wash out […]

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 […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Crescent Heights Walk. Seems it was cancelled but it's not

Slow and Steady Hikers I recently read that Burstall Pass is a great wildflower hike. So, let’s go and check it out. Burstall Pass is a classic hike in K-Country and off the Smith Dorrien Trail. The hike moves past several swampy lakes and streams before a steep ascent up to an alpine meadow, and […]

Slow and Steady Hikers We usually think of Burstall Pass as a fall favourite, but I recently learned that it is beautiful in wildflower season. So, let’s go and check it out! Burstall Pass is a classic hike in K-Country and off the Smith Dorrien Trail. The hike moves past several swampy lakes and streams […]

Slow and Steady Hikers Meetup **Departure Time**: **07:07 am** Trailhead **Arrival Time**: **~08:45 am** We will be hiking & scrambling one of the tallest peaks in the Highwood area. This will involve a steep climb and scramble to Mist Mountain's summit ridge, Following some time on the summit, *weather and wind permitting*, we will enjoy […]

Slow and Steady Hikers I ended up with last minute Kanananaskis camping reservations for the week of this hike and it's my first time camping this summer. So, rather than driving back into the city, I'm moving this hike to Elbow Lake. We'll hike up to the hike, around the lake, have a campfire (if […]

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 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 […]