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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260827T190000
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SUMMARY:ELBOW LAKE - Full moon/partial eclipse - no headlamps
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nI 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 no ban)\, and enjoy the full moon in the mountains. Hot dogs\, marshmallows\, and roasting sticks recommended. I’ll bring firestarter\, kindling\, and matches. Please try to leave your headlamps in your bag and hike with the light of the moon. Please update your availability. Meet at the Elbow trailhead parking. Arrange carpooling\, if you like. \nI intend to post a Glenbow Ranch evening hike once a month throughout the year\, (weather and health of the organizer dependent). It will serve multiple purposes. During the winter months\, we will hike as a close group\, to enjoy the sunset and the rise of the full moon. This hike will also keep us in shape when we can’t get to the mountains\, and will allow me to get to know new to me hikers before I take them to the mountains. I have started limiting my challenging mountain hikes to people I have hiked with before. This is due to super fast hikers signing up and running ahead of the group\, super slow hikers signing up and making the group wait for them and a few hikers who can’t seem to get along with anyone or follow the rules\, making it an uncomfortable hike for everyone. \nSo! I’m posting a Thursday evening hike at Glenbow Ranch for everyone. Beginners\nand experienced hikers welcome. Regardless of your speed and experience\, I expect you to show up prepared\, get along with others\, and hike at the pace of the group. No running ahead or asking to change the route. I will try to post this once a month. In the winter months\, I will post it on the evening of a full moon\, so we can hike under the stars (no headlamps). \nThere will be a minimum of four and maximum of 12 hikers. \nThe route will vary month to month\, but it may be on pavement\, dirt trails\, open\, and treed\, flat\, and with some hills. We will hike for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours (7pm-9pm or 10pm). Between 5 and 11km with some elevation gain\, especially near the end. \nFor August\, we will do the Glenbow Bow River Loop. We go down the main hill and close to the Bow river. Beautiful views\, with open paved or gravel paths. 10.5km and 182m of elevation gain\, mostly right at the end. It will take as long as it takes\, based on the group that we have (maximum 3 hours). \nIf you are new to me\, participation in this hike will help me evaluate if you are a good fit for the group to join my mountain hikes (not too fast or slow\, cooperate with the group\, follow directions\, no running ahead\, etc.). \nA waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. The organizers will be checking your hike history to determine your ability to complete this trip. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you\, please provide it\, otherwise\, you will remain on the waiting list. \nAndy Bell’s German Shepherd\, Jasmine\, will likely be on this hike\, on a leash at all times. She is an experienced hiker and does not chase pikas\, marmots\, deer or bears. She is very friendly. Unfortunately\, no other dogs allowed on the hike. \nBackpack must include 2 liters of water\, first aid kit\, medications\, toilet kit\, snacks\, and layers for all weather conditions. Good hiking books are required. Poles are optional. A positive attitude\, love of nature\, and sense of humour are also recommended. 🙃 \nBearspray is recommended. We will hike without headlamps\, but you may bring one in your backpack. Please bring a backpack and proper hiking footwear. \nAll participants are expected to read the Slow and Steady Waiver and Code of Conduct. You must sign the waiver at the trailhead to participate. You will need the name and phone number of an emergency contact.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/elbow-lake-full-moon-partial-eclipse-no-headlamps/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T010610Z
CREATED:20260823T003118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T010610Z
UID:10000134-1787738400-1787945400@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Skyline Backpack - last minute
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n**Vladdy Says**: I got to book last minute campsites for the Skyline next week. I can take one (1) extra person with me. If more than one want to join they will have to book their own campsites\, which for now seem available. \nFriday: Drive to Jasper and Maligne Lake trailhead\, and hike the first 8 km to Little Shovel Campground\nSaturday: Little Shovel to Curoator campground\, ~15 km\nSunday: Curator to Signal campiste\, (or exit): ~15 km\nSunday: Signal to exit\, 8.5 km and hitch hike or take the Maligne shuttle bus back to Maligne Lake\, for the modest price of $50 🙁 \nSome showers are possible. Lets pray there is no smoke:\nhttps://weather.gc.ca/firework/firework_anim_e.html?type=pa&utc=12&region=pacific \nFor a multi-day trip you should know the equipment required.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/skyline-backpack-last-minute/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260826T070700
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260826T174700
DTSTAMP:20260826T003837Z
CREATED:20260825T003323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T003837Z
UID:10000137-1787728020-1787766420@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Mist Mountain ( S5)
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nMeetup **Departure Time**: **07:07 am**\nTrailhead **Arrival Time**: **~08:45 am** \nWe 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 the scree run down. This may be followed by a traverse to so called “hot springs”. There are good trip reports to reference the trip and springs. \nIt is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully as there is some mild exposure 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. \nA waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. You must meet all the prerequisites (includes correctly answering the RSVP question and a hiking history) to be eligible to attend. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you\, please provide it\, otherwise\, you will remain on the waiting list. \n**This trip will be weather and smoke dependent.** Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.\n🌲Distance: ~11 km\n🌲Elevation Gain: ~1300m\n🌲Technical Difficulty: Classified as a hard/strenuous hike or easy scramble.\n🌲Physical Difficulty: Challenging & hard.\n🌲Group size: ~8 ± 1\n🌲Event Pace: A safe pace both up and down – not a photographer’s pace. In other words as fast as the slowest one of us. for the group to stay in sight of each other. \nRESTRICTIONS: No dogs\, no children\, no guests. \n🌲**Mandatory Gear & Attitude:**\n• Remember that we plan for the worst and will take the rest – no bad weather only wrong clothing.\n• Personal First Aid Kit & toiletry kit\n• **Rock helmet**\n• Appropriate layer clothing to deal with wind and drizzle (no cotton )\n• Sturdy hiking alpine footwear\, approach shoes or boots to deal with scrambling\, traversing and scree.\n• Bear spray\n• Refuel\, refreshments & hydration (food/snacks/drink -hot/cold or both)\n• Bag for your dirty boots/wet shoes\n• Positive attitude\n• We hike as a group and we must stay in sight of each other.\n🌲Recommended Gear:\n• Trekking Poles & Gaiters\n• Sunglasses/goggles (polarized recommended)\n• Sunscreen lotion & bug repellant\n• Camera\n🌲Gas Fee contribution: $25.00 per person. \n🌲Trip Information: \nMist Mountain \n\n[Mist Mountain Scramble (Kananaskis\, Alberta)](https://www.10adventures.com/scrambling/kananaskis/mist-mountain-scramble/)\n\n \n🌲Weather Forecast:\n[Mist Mountain\,](https://www.alpineconditions.com/location/50.5541/-114.9108/wx-forecast) \n🌲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. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club 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/)\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/mist-mountain-s5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260826T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T003837Z
CREATED:20260823T003118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T003837Z
UID:10000133-1787727600-1787760000@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Burstall Pass - (T3) - Strong beginners
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nWe 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! \nBurstall 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 then finishes on a high mountain pass with grand glaciated mountain views. **Because there are several stream crossings\, I would suggest bringing your water shoes.** \nPlease read the following trip posting very carefully to ensure this hike is right for you. Please answer any RSVP questions\, and if the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you\, please provide it or you will remain on the waitlist. \nThis trip is weather dependent\, so please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure the trip has not been cancelled. \n***All participants are expected to act as a responsible member of the group. Shared values of this trip include personal responsibility and mutual reliance (we all look out for one another)\, fun\, safety and respect. The organizers are not guides\, but have the final say in matters of safety.*** \nBe Bear Smart! Bears are everywhere. Please be prepared with your bear spray. http://www.albertaparks.ca/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/wildlife/be-bear-smart.aspx \nREFERENCES:\nPlease check these websites for info and photos:\n(https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/kananaskis-smith-dorrien/burstall-pass-hike/). \nHow to Hike Burstall Pass in Kananaskis Country \n \nWeather:\nhttps://www.viewweather.com/w624277-weather-forecast-for-burstall_pass-alberta.html \nTrail Desscripton:\nDistance: 16.4 km\nElevation gain : 675 m. \nEvent Pace: We will hike at a steady pace. It is expected that everyone stays together in a group for safety. Please do not sign up for this hike if you are not interested in hiking with the group. \nREQUIRED: (Gear & Supplies)\n. Kananaskis park pass ***\n· backpack\n· hiking boots\n. bear spray ****MANDATORY**\n· snacks/lunch\n. water (2l)\n· appropriate clothing (no cotton)\,\n. warm layers\n. sunscreen\n. bug spray\n. bathroom kit\n. personal first aid kit/medications\n. sense of humor \nSUGGESTED: (Gear & Supplies)\n· hiking poles\n. lightweight pad to sit on\n. sunglasses/hat\n. sense of adventure \nRESTRICTIONS: No dogs\, no children\, no guests \nCARPOOLING: We will meet at Shouldice Park and Ride at 6:45 a.m. to arrange carpooling. We will leave at 7:00 a.m. sharp. Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $25. \nCONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must complete the electronic waiver before you are allowed to go on this hike. This eliminates the need for handling a pen/pencil/clipboard. The waiver is located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/87GKQHZ \nI have read and agree to Slow and Steady’s full Waiver and full Code of Conduct located at: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/ DISCLAMIER\nand\nCODE OF CONDUCT: http://bit.ly/SnS_Conduct \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 (if applicable) 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/burstall-pass-t3-strong-beginners-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260826T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260826T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T003837Z
CREATED:20260822T003120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T003837Z
UID:10000131-1787727600-1787734800@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Burstall Pass - (T3) - Strong beginners
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nI recently read that Burstall Pass is a great wildflower hike. So\, let’s go and check it out. \nBurstall 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 then finishes on a high mountain pass with grand glaciated mountain views. **Because there are several stream crossings\, I would suggest bringing your water shoes.** \nPlease read the following trip posting very carefully to ensure this hike is right for you. Please answer any RSVP questions\, and if the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you\, please provide it or you will remain on the waitlist. \nThis trip is weather dependent\, so please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure the trip has not been cancelled. \n***All participants are expected to act as a responsible member of the group. Shared values of this trip include personal responsibility and mutual reliance (we all look out for one another)\, fun\, safety and respect. The organizers are not guides\, but have the final say in matters of safety.*** \nBe Bear Smart! Bears are everywhere. Please be prepared with your bear spray. http://www.albertaparks.ca/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/wildlife/be-bear-smart.aspx \nREFERENCES:\nPlease check these websites for info and photos:\n(https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/kananaskis-smith-dorrien/burstall-pass-hike/). \nHow to Hike Burstall Pass in Kananaskis Country \n \nWeather:\nhttps://www.viewweather.com/w624277-weather-forecast-for-burstall_pass-alberta.html \nDistance: 16.4 km\nElevation gain : 675 m. \nEvent Pace: We will hike at a steady pace. It is expected that everyone stays together in a group for safety. Please do not sign up for this hike if you are not interested in hiking with the group. \nREQUIRED: (Gear & Supplies)\n. Kananaskis park pass ***\n· backpack\n· hiking boots\n. bear spray ****MANDATORY**\n· snacks/lunch\n. water (2l)\n· appropriate clothing (no cotton)\,\n. warm layers\n. sunscreen\n. bug spray\n. bathroom kit\n. personal first aid kit/medications\n. sense of humor \nSUGGESTED: (Gear & Supplies)\n· hiking poles\n. lightweight pad to sit on\n. sunglasses/hat\n. sense of adventure \nRESTRICTIONS: No dogs\, no children\, no guests \nCARPOOLING: We will meet at Shouldice Park and Ride at 7:00a.m. to arrange carpooling. Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $25. \nCONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must complete the electronic waiver before you are allowed to go on this hike. This eliminates the need for handling a pen/pencil/clipboard. The waiver is located at ——————-. \nI have read and agree to Slow and Steady’s full Waiver and full Code of Conduct located at: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/ DISCLAMIER\nand\nCODE OF CONDUCT: http://bit.ly/SnS_Conduct \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 (if applicable) 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/burstall-pass-t3-strong-beginners/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T003837Z
CREATED:20260821T003125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T003837Z
UID:10000130-1787684400-1787691600@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Crescent Heights Walk
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nCrescent Heights Walk. Seems it was cancelled but it’s not
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/crescent-heights-walk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T003837Z
CREATED:20260820T003113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T003837Z
UID:10000129-1787682600-1787689800@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-t2-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T003322Z
CREATED:20260820T003113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T003322Z
UID:10000128-1787652000-1787670000@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:LOCATION CHANGE - MOUNT LIPSETT - Slow to Relaxed Pace
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nLOCATION CHANGE: \nMOUNT LIPSETT \nDUE 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. \nLittle Lawson has a wash out and is closed with construction vehicles for the next month\, so we have moved the hike. \nWe are now doing Mount Lipsett. This is a beautiful hike through the trees and flowers\, to some switch backs in the sub alpine\, and then a good climb up to a gorgeous 360 mountain view. After lunch\, we return the same way. There may be some mud and water at the beginning due to recent rains. \nThis is a wonderful hike\, but not suited for beginners. There is quite a bit of elevation gain and it is a long day out. We will be going at a slow pace on the steep uphill\, and a relaxed pace the rest of the time. \nPlease note\, I lead group hikes and no one is left behind. If you are a strong hiker\, you must still stay with the group\, in sight of me at all times. The fast hikers can always slow down\, the hikers at the back may not be able to hike faster. If you are too fast\, you will be asked to hike at the back and help the other hikers. We are out for the day to enjoy nature. It is not a race. Positive attitude and willingness to work wit a group is required. \nDistance: 14.5km return\nElevation: 719m \nWe will meet in the Mount Lipsett paved parking lot at 9:00am. Then\, we will drive together to the unmarked\, gravel trailhead. I will be camping in Kananaskis\, so you will have to arrange your own carpooling from Calgary. Please don’t be late\, without cell service\, it is frustrating for everyone to be waiting at the trailhead. \nDue to bears\, a minimum of four participants is mandatory for the hike to go ahead. We will hike with light occassional rain and light smoke. Hike will be cancelled by 6pm the evening before if it will rain all day\, severe thunderstorms with lightning\, heavy smoke (over 9)\, there is a new bear closure\, or in event of the organizer illness or family emergency. I will have my friendly\, well trained\, German Shepherd on a leash at all times. No other dogs\, guests\, or children please. \nIt is very important to me that everyone hikes together as a group\, you can always see the leader\, and no one runs ahead\, even for the last few km’s. No exceptions. If you run ahead\, you will not hike with me again. We are out for a group hike. This gives us safety in numbers and a chance to hike with other likeminded individuals. If you like to hike solo\, or run far ahead\, please don’t join a group hike. Strong hikers\, do not pressure the slower hikers to go faster than they are comfortable. \nOn my hikes\, we take 4-12 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. \nYou 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. Please plan your pickup times accordingly to arrive by 9am. \nBear spray\, good hiking boots\, backpack\, lunch\, and 2L of water are mandatory. Poles are optional\, but recommended. Lunch\, snacks\, poles\, changes of clothes\, medications\, strongly recommended. First aid kit\, tensor bandage\, and emergency silver blanket\, and headlamp with new batteries 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. \nYou will sign in on paper at the hike showing you agree to the waiver. Please have an emergency contact name and number ready to add to the sign in sheet. \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/little-lawson-south-lawson-relaxed-pace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T003740Z
CREATED:20260820T003113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003740Z
UID:10000127-1787598000-1787778000@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Slow and Steady Store Open Now
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nSupport your club and wear our colors. I’m trying something new to promote the best hiking club in the country…maybe the world.\nI’m also making swag at home now. T-shirts\, ball caps\, mugs\, water bottles etc.\nContact me by DM or email to slowandsteady@shaw.ca \nAlso have stuff at: \n[http://tee.pub/lic/j2Cu4cK35po](http://tee.pub/lic/j2Cu4cK35po)
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/slow-and-steady-store-open-now-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260824T183000
DTSTAMP:20260824T003216Z
CREATED:20260823T003117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T003216Z
UID:10000132-1787558400-1787596200@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Rock Isle lake and Sunshine Meadows or Citadel Pass
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n**Vladdy says**: Being unable for the time being to bash up steep terrain I am relegated to gentler grades. \nI will give two (2) options\, both are about 18 km total\, but one is $80 more expensive: \nOption 1: From the Sunshine Gondola parking lot walk up to the village and then do the Sunshine Meadows loop. It is free and definitely pretty. Elevation gains ~650 m \nOption 2: Pay $80 for the gondola and hike to Citadel Pass and back. Elevation gains ~500 m in rolling terrain of superb alpine beauty. \nWeather will be partly cloudy and seems smoke free. \nMeet at Sirocco Station at 8:00 \n$20 fuel contribution to your driver is encouraged. \nBring the following: \nhiking poles\nsufficient clothes\nsufficient food\nbear spray\nsturdy hiking shoes\n2 L of water\nraingear\nFirst-aid kit\, any medications you may need \nCode 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/CODE_OF_CONDUCT \nWaiver: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip. You will need to provide an emergency name and phone number. https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/ \nDisclaimer: You are fully aware that your organizers 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 this 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/rock-isle-lake-and-sunshine-meadows-or-citadel-pass/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260823T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260823T183000
DTSTAMP:20260823T003117Z
CREATED:20260817T003309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T003117Z
UID:10000124-1787477400-1787509800@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Upper Kananaskis full lake loop (mostly) - Relaxed Pace
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nEvery 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. \nIt is a long day with a lot of distance and some rough footing. You must have hiked with me a least once before (brought proper gear\, showed you stay with the group\, got along with the group) and you must not have evening plans or rush the group. We are out for the full day. \nUsually\, I do the entire loop\, including Hidden Lake\, for about 23km. The section between North Interlakes parking and Upper Kananaskis Day Use parking has been closed all summer due to bears\, so we will do the slightly shorter loop. You get lucky\, because we lose some km’s (although I’m disappointed). 😂 \nSo\, we will all meet at the Upper Kananaskis Lake Day Use Area parking at 9:15am. I will be camping in Kananaskis\, so you will have to arrange your own carpooling from Calgary. I do not have cell service and limited wifi\, so please\, no messages or cancellations after noon on Saturday\, unless it’s an emergency. Please don’t be late. Then\, we will pack into a few cars\, and drive over to the North Interlakes Day Use Area parking. We will start our hike from there\, as we hike through the trees to Point backcountry campground. We stop there for lunch\, and then continue around the lake to the falls\, Hidden Lake\, past the Rawson Lake turnoff\, and back\nto the Upper Kanananaskis Lake turnoff. We will require one or two drivers to take a few of us back to the other parking lot. Please\nbe patient and cooperative. \nI have done this many times\, so it all makes sense to me. If it is confusing to you\, please leave a question in the comments. \nDistance: Approximately 18km (shortened loop)\nElevation: Approximately 400m \nDue to bears\, a minimum of four participants is mandatory for the hike to go ahead. We will hike with light occassional rain and light smoke. Hike will be cancelled by 6pm the evening before if it will rain all day\, severe thunderstorms with lightning\, heavy smoke (over 9)\, there is a new bear closure\, or in event of the organizer illness or family emergency. I will have my friendly\, well trained\, German Shepherd on a leash at all times. No other dogs\, guests\, or children please. \nIt is very important to me that everyone hikes together as a group\, you can always see the leader\, and no one runs ahead\, even for the last few km’s. No exceptions. If you run ahead\, you will not hike with me again. We are out for a group hike. This gives us safety in numbers and a chance to hike with other likeminded individuals. If you like to hike solo\, or run far ahead\, please don’t join a group hike. Strong hikers\, do not pressure the slower hikers to go faster than they are comfortable. \nWe meet at the Upper Lakes Day Use Area at 9:15am. This will be a long day\, please don’t make evening plans. I cannot tell you what time the hike will end. \nOn my hikes\, we take 4-12 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. \nYou 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. Please plan your pickup times accordingly to arrive by 9:15am. \nBear spray\, good hiking boots\, backpack\, lunch\, and 3L of water are mandatory. Poles are optional\, but recommended. Lunch\, snacks\, poles\, changes of clothes\, medications\, strongly recommended. First aid kit\, tensor bandage\, and emergency silver blanket\, and headlamp with new batteries 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. \nYou will sign in on paper at the hike showing you agree to the waiver. Please have an emergency contact name and number ready to add to the sign in sheet. \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/upper-kananaskis-full-lake-loop-mostly-relaxed-pace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003120Z
CREATED:20260817T003309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T003120Z
UID:10000123-1787389200-1787414400@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Tent ridge - slow (weather dependent)
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n*For those who have not hiked with me before: PLEASE remember to answer my question(s). Thanks 🙂\n– 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. \nSlow and steady pace up and down. \nPlease do NOT sign up if you can’t stay with the group!!!!! \n* A waiting list has automatically been created. This is not a first come\, first serve event & at the discretion of the organizer. We will hike AS A GROUP. \n *Arrange your own carpooling. Make sure you contribute towards gas/park pass.\n* Car pooling recommended fee: $20. Please bring cash if possible. \nLocation: Tent ridge parking lot.\nDistance: ~11 km loop\nDifficulty: Hard (due to steep ascents\, exposure\, and light scrambling)\nElevation:~ 780m (gain elevation\nTime: As long as we need\nPace: as per slowest hike\nNo dogs\, No childre\nNO SPEEDY GONZALES\nNO TURTLES\nTime: This is all day event \nIt is a requirement to read the following trip posting carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so\, will result in participant not allowed on this trip \nIf the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you\, please provide it\, otherwise\, you will be moved to the waiting list. As a potential participant\, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer\, including up to trip cancellation \nGear\n• Good Hiking boots are require\n• Wind/water resistant jacket\, gloves\, toque\, hat\, layers .. Be prepare\n• Hiking poles if desire\n• Gaiter\n• Water – Lots of it/lunch/snack\n• BEAR spray – Mandatory!!!!\n• Smiles 🙂 : \nCODE 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/) \nWAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip. You will need to provide an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. The organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the meetup location and/or the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver prior to arriving:[ 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 (if applicable) 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/tent-ridge-slow-weather-dependent/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T113000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003120Z
CREATED:20260817T003309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T003120Z
UID:10000122-1787387400-1787398200@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:🚶🏾‍♀️🚶‍♂️ParkWalk with me🚶‍♂️🚶🏾‍♀️
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nNose 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. \nWe will meet and greet at 8:30am – Shaganappi Trail NW and Edgemont Drive\, next to the bathroom at the parking lot. The walking event starts every Saturday at 9:00am. We will go at a leisurely pace. Afterwards\, we will grab a post parkrun beverage/snack at the Friends cafe (104-45 Edenwold Drive NW\, Calgary T3A 3S8). \nIt’s free\, but please register with parkrun before you first come along if you want your time recorded. You’ll get a scannable copy of your barcode to help track your progress. \nFor more information\, please go to [https://www.parkrun.ca/nosehill/](https://www.parkrun.ca/nosehill/) \nGetting There \nPublic transport: Closest C-train station is Dalhousie station. \nThen take bus number 77 to the top of Edgebrook Drive and walk 50 metres along Edgemont Boulevard to the traffic lights at Shaganappi Trail. Cross at the lights to enter the car park. \nOn foot: Nosehill parkrun starts next to the car park on Shaganappi Trail opposite Edgemont Boulevard NW Calgary. \nBy road: From the Alberta Highway 201 (Stoney Trail) turn south onto Shaganappi trail and go straight on through the Country Hills Blvd traffic lights up the hill towards Nose Hill Park. At the next set of traffic lights (junction with Edgemont Blvd) turn left into the car park. \nSee you there!
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/%f0%9f%9a%b6%f0%9f%8f%be%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%9a%b6%e2%99%82%ef%b8%8fparkwalk-with-me%f0%9f%9a%b6%e2%99%82%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%9a%b6%f0%9f%8f%be%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003120Z
CREATED:20260819T003203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T003120Z
UID:10000126-1787385600-1787421600@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Wasootch Ridge T4+
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nI 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.\n[https://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/Kananaskis/WasootchRidge/WasootchRidge.html](https://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/Kananaskis/WasootchRidge/WasootchRidge.html)\nDistance: 12 km or so return\nElevation: 800 meters or so\nWasootch is an awesome ridgewalk and the views start pretty close from the start.It’s a leg burner in sections with lots of cumulative up and down elevation.\nThe pace will be SLOW and Steady. NO SPEED DEMONS!!\nNo racing ahead.\nThe Slow and Steady waiver and Code of Conduct are in effect. I’ll have a hard copy of the waiver to sign at the trailhead.\nSuggested gas fee is $20 per passenger.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/wasootch-ridge-t4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260821T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260821T201500
DTSTAMP:20260822T003120Z
CREATED:20260816T003121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T003120Z
UID:10000121-1787336100-1787343300@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Friday Evening Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nLet’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.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/friday-evening-bike-ride-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260821T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260821T003124Z
CREATED:20260819T003203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003124Z
UID:10000125-1787292000-1787335200@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Helena Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n**Elevation gain 1500m**\n**Distance 23km**\n**Pace: Moderate (slower on the steep sections/ moderate on the downhills)** \nThis 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 break\, we will ascend a head wall of about 300 meters up to the Castle Mountain plateau. The views from here should be spectacular. Next we will ascend the remaining 362 meters to the top of Helena Ridge\, elevation 2862 meters. This ‘scramble’ is rated easy by Alan Kane’s scrambling guide. But expect very steep/rocky/ offtrail sections beyond Rockbound Lake. After this we will retrace our steps back to the parking lot. \n**This trip is best suited to experienced hikers or scramblers as this hike is advanced.**\n[(Bob Spirko’s Trip Report: Helena Ridge)](https://bobspirko.ca/Banff/HelenaRidge/HelenaRidge.html) \n**Required Items to Bring:**\nHiking Boots\nWarm Layers\nRain/Wind Gear\nLunch\nWater 2L (or more in hot weather)\nBear Spray\nSunscreen/Insect Repellent\nPersonal First Aid Kit\n$ for carpool
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/helena-ridge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T003203Z
CREATED:20260816T003121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T003203Z
UID:10000120-1787130000-1787151600@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Bike Ride : Varsity-Edgemont & Creek Ride
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nCalgary 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.\n**For this ride\, one of our members asked: *Why not start at Varsity and explore Edgemont\, Dalhousie\, and the north side of the city?***\nIt was an easy “yes.” We are incredibly fortunate to have Shroan with us\, whose excellent knowledge of this area makes her the perfect guide. While we have already ridden some of these individual sections\, the real fun this time will be discovering how they all connect.\nThink of this as completing another essential piece of the puzzle. This journey will carve out our northern loop\, traveling from west to east along the Mattamy Greenway to tie another beautiful section of our “Green Loop” together. \n🌲 Distance: The ride will be approximately **50–60 km round trip**\, depending on the group’s pace\, preferences\, and the weather. Please be prepared for the maximum distance of **up to 60 km** to ensure you’re ready for the full ride.\n🌲 Elevation gain: about 400-450 meters\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-varsity-edgemont-creek-ride/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T003203Z
CREATED:20260816T003121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T003203Z
UID:10000119-1787079600-1787086800@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Nose Hill Walk 64Ave & 14 St. NW lot
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nLets explore Nose Hill Park\, Calgary and vicinity. \nThe 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 mi) are asphalt. \nThe park is home to porcupines deer\, coyotes\, northern pocket gophers\, Richardson’s ground squirrels and several species of mice and voles. These smaller mammals are the main prey for the northern harriers and Swainson’s hawks\, which are often seen in the skies above the park. \nWe’ll walk for about 2 hours at a Slow and Steady pace. All abilities and newcomers are welcome. Please be of weather conditions and prepare accordingly. We shall walk together as a group waiting at path intersections. The more we walk the stronger hikers we become. \nWAIVER:\nI have read and agree to Slow & Steady full Waiver & Code of Conduct located at: http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/ DISCLAMIER\nand\nCODE OF CONDUCT: http://bit.ly/SnS_Conduct \nYou will be asked to sign the waiver along with an emergency contact and phone number. \nAttendance is at the organizer’s discretion\, subject to weather cancellations and is based on attendance history. ‘No Shows’ will be given unless you notify me by text at 587 998 9465. We shall wait no longer than 5-10 minutes so arrive before 7pm to prepare (changing boots\, poles\, etc.) \nYou are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you’re physically fit to do this event with the group
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/tuesday-nose-hill-walk-64ave-14-st-nw-lot-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T003203Z
CREATED:20260816T003121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T003203Z
UID:10000118-1787077800-1787085000@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-t2-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260818T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260818T173000
DTSTAMP:20260818T003135Z
CREATED:20260816T003121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T003135Z
UID:10000117-1787045400-1787074200@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Rawson Lake with optional Sarrail Ridge - Relaxed Pace
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nI (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! \nGary and I are going to try something different. We’re going to co-host two different hikes at the same time. \nGary is going to lead all of us on a relaxed\npace hike along Upper Kananaskis Lake and up through the trees to Rawson Lake. We will walk around the back of the lake to have lunch. For Rawson Lake only: \nDistance: 7.1 km (plus a little extra to the back of the lake)\nElevation: 521 m \nAfter lunch\, Gary will take half the group back down to the trailhead and end his hike. I will take the more adventurous\, experienced\, hikers up the dusty\, more challenging hike up to Sarrail Ridge and then back down to the trailhead. Sarrail Ridge is absolutely beautiful\, but is a hard\, slippery\, slow\, climb up to the ridge. There is a lot of elevation gain and the trail is dusty and eroded. You will need to use your hands\, making this similar to a scramble. You will need good boots with traction\, microspikes for grip\, hiking experience\, a positive attitude and teamwork. We will go slow up to the ridge and work together. The total up to Sarrail is: \nDistance: 12.2 km\nElevation: 1045m \nI (Andy B) usually only take hikers I know on challenging mountain hikes. Since this event is a little different\, I will take some experienced\, new to me\, hikers. When you sign up\, you will choose Rawson or Sarrail. At lunch\, I will decide who I feel comfortable taking up the ridge. My decision is final. If I am not comfortable taking you up the ridge\, you will head down with Gary’s group. The rest of the group will head down with Gary. You can also change your mind at lunch after seeing the ridge. \nIt is very important to me that everyone hikes together as a group\, you can always see the leader\, and no one runs ahead\, even on the way down. No exceptions. If you run ahead\, you will not hike with me again. We are out for a group hike. This gives us safety in numbers and a chance to hike with other likeminded individuals. If you like to hike solo\, or run far ahead\, please don’t join a group hike. Strong hikers\, do not pressure the slower hikers to go faster than they are comfortable. \nWe meet at the Upper Lakes Day Use Area at 9:15am\, to be ready to hike at 9:30am sharp. This will be a long day\, please don’t make evening plans. I cannot tell you what time either hike will end. \nOn my hikes\, we take 4-12 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. \nYou 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 9:15am. \nBear spray is mandatory for all. For Sarrail\, good hiking boots and microspikes are mandatory. Poles are optional\, but recommended. Lunch\, snacks\, 2-3 litres of water plus electrolytes\, poles\, changes of clothes\, medications\, waterproof hiking boots\, gaiters\, required. 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. \nYou will sign in on paper at the hike showing you agree to the waiver. Please have an emergency contact name and number ready to add to the sign in sheet. \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/rawson-lake-with-optional-sarrail-ridge-relaxed-pace/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260816T003121Z
CREATED:20260816T003121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T003121Z
UID:10000116-1786874400-1786896000@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Glenmore Reservoir Loop
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nLet’s stay in town and do a loop of the reservoir.\nDistance: 15 km\nElevation: 100 meters +/- \nWe can make a pit stop along the way to grab a coffee or lunch. Or bring your own. \n[https://geoks.ca/2015/11/02/glenmore-reservoir-circumnavigation/](https://geoks.ca/2015/11/02/glenmore-reservoir-circumnavigation/)
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/glenmore-reservoir-loop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260816T003121Z
CREATED:20260814T003218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T003121Z
UID:10000115-1786867200-1786899600@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Helen & Catherine Lake  Moderate Pace( 14 km return)
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nHIKE is currently open; but there may be closures due to bear activities and fish restoration activities; plan B TBD\n**The Parking lot is quite small\,** 20 cars maximum\, hence the intent is to start earlier.\nCarpooling: At your discretion; I shall meet you at the trailhead.\nDESCRIPTION: At 1965 m elevation\, we start from the parking lot. Entering the forest\, we follow a well-marked trail for roughly 4.5km\, with lovely flowers accompanying us and a few apology of creeks. As we emerge from the trees\, we get some stupendous views\, Bow Lake\, Crowfoot Glacier\, meandering Bow River and Dolomite Peak. \nCrossing Helen Creek\, the route arrives at Helen Lake at 5.7 km\, at an elevation 2398 m. After a quick snack break\, we hike to the 6.8 km (at 2597m) mark\, the highest point of the day for a lovely view of the Catherine lake and then take the lunch break l shall not use words like ethereal\, verdant\, & pristine\, to describe the milieu\, but leave you to be the judge. \n**The geology** of the Helen Lake area\, is a classic showcase of Cambrian-era marine sedimentation and mountain building. It features 500-million-year-old fossilized reefs\, steep mountain folds(evident at the Cirque Peak) \, and more recent glacial landforms. The rocks are carbonate rocks (limestone and dolostone) that were laid down in shallow Cambrian seas. Continental “redbeds” (red-colored siltstones and sandstones) are present. The red color is due to a coat of iron ore. Stromatolite means “layered rock”. They are not formed by a single plant or animal. Instead\, they are created by colonies of blue-green algae.\nINFO\nhttp://www.hikingwalking.com/destinations/ab/ab_rockies/banff/helen_dolomite/helen_dolomite_detail \nhttps://www.myhikingjournal.com/single-post/2016/07/20/day-hike-helen-lakedolomite-pass \nParticipation is not first come first served and is at the discretion of the organizer. Attendees will be selected based on their suitability to fit with the group\, however\, please note that I am unable to accommodate everyone. If you have not hiked with me before\, I may contact you for additional information. \nCarpooling: Discretionary( COVID free\, no out of province travel in last 15 days; diagonal seating\, one in each row and wearing masks) . Please contact attendees offline. Carpooling $ 25/pax for sedan cars; $ 30/pax for SUVs. Please share Park pass cost. \nWAIVER: You MUST read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver prior to arriving: http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/\nYou shall bring a piece of paper with your emergency contact name and phone number \, clearly indicating that u have read the waiver; please sign this paper. \nhttps://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/29678414/Slow_and_Steady_-_FAQ/ \nCODE 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/ \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 (if applicable) 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/helen-catherine-lake-moderate-pace-14-km-return/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T003113Z
CREATED:20260813T003219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T003113Z
UID:10000114-1786809600-1787234400@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:5 night 6 day backpack trip in the Fryatt Valley in Jasper.
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nThis is a 5 night 6 day intermediate backpack trip in the Fryatt Valley for 4 hikers. night one Whistlers camp ground in Jasper. hike day one to Lower Fryatt\, 11.6 Kms\, one night at lower Fryatt \, day 2 of hike up to Brussels camp ground for 2 nights 7.1 Kms. day 3 hike up to the Headwall and Sydney Vallance (Fryatt Hut ) and then back to Brussels camp ground for the 3rd night\, day 4 hike back to lower Fryatt camp ground. day 5 of hike back to starting point. must have all proper equipment for backcountry hiking\, All reservations are made including the night before at Whistlers camp ground in Jasper. No first timers on this trip. Total cost is $61. More info call or text\, Lyle A at 250-870-4091
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/5-night-6-day-backpack-trip-in-the-fryatt-valley-in-jasper/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T173000
DTSTAMP:20260815T003155Z
CREATED:20260813T003219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T003155Z
UID:10000113-1786786200-1786815000@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Lillian Lake with optional Galatea Lakes - Relaxed Pace
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nI (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. \nGary is going to lead all of us on a relaxed\npace hike along the beautiful bridges and up to Lillian Lake. We will go slow on the steep hill at the end. We will all have lunch at the Lillian Lake backcountry campground. For Lillian Lake only: \nDistance: 13km\nElevation: 629m \nAfter lunch\, Gary will take half the group back down to the trailhead and end his hike. I will take the more adventurous\, experienced\, hikers the rest of the way to the beautiful Galatea Lakes. You will need good boots\, hiking experience\, and a positive attitude. We will stick together as a group. We will have a snack break\, and if it is warm\, maybe swim at the second Galatea Lake. The total up to Galatea Lakes is: \nDistance: 17.2km\nElevation: 880m \nI (Andy B) usually only take hikers I know on challenging mountain hikes. Since this event is a little different\, I will take some experienced\, new to me\, hikers. When you sign up\, you will choose Lillian or Galatea. At lunch\, I will decide who I feel comfortable taking the to the Galatea Lakes. My decision is final. If I am not comfortable taking you up the rest of the way\, you will head down with Gary’s group. The rest of the group will head down with Gary. You can also change your mind at lunch. Both options are challenging mountain hikes with significant elevation gain. Please research the hikes and make sure you are fit enough to do the hikes before signing up. Due to the steep hill\, these hikes are not recommended for people with knee issues. \nIt is very important to me that everyone hikes together as a group\, you can always see the leader\, and no one runs ahead\, even on the way down. No exceptions. If you run ahead\, you will not hike with me again. We are out for a group hike. This gives us safety in numbers and a chance to hike with other likeminded individuals. If you like to hike solo\, or run far ahead\, please don’t join a group hike. Strong hikers\, do not pressure the slower hikers to go faster than they are comfortable. \nWe meet at the Galatea Parking Lot at 9:15am\, to be ready to hike at 9:30am sharp. This will be a long day\, please don’t make evening plans. I cannot tell you what time either hike will end. \nOn my hikes\, we take 4-12 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. \nYou 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. Please plan your pickup times accordingly to arrive by 9:15am. \nBear spray and good hiking boots are mandatory. Poles are optional\, but recommended. Lunch\, snacks\, 2-3 litres of water (plus electrolytes)\, layers\, medications required. 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. \nYou will sign in on paper at the hike showing you agree to the waiver. Please have an emergency contact name and number ready to add to the sign in sheet. \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-with-optional-galatea-lakes-relaxed-pace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260815T003155Z
CREATED:20260812T003246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T003155Z
UID:10000112-1786784400-1786809600@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Bike Ride : Botrell General Store\, Cochrane
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n***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.***\nSome of our cycling members signed up for Paul YYC’s ride\, a week ago but unfortunately\, the weather was too smoky to make it happen. and my co-host\, Cat also mentioned the Store how beautiful it is. So we decided to give this ride another go! Hopefully\, the weather stays as forecasted this time.\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.” **Route description and interesting tidbits credited to Paul YYC.** \n***After our ride\, we’ll gather for a tailgate picnic at the Cat’s home. Please bring something to share with the group. If possible\, I’d appreciate it if you could bring a food item rather than snacks so we can enjoy a more substantial and varied meal together.*** \n🌲***Meeting Place: We will meet at Cat’s home. To respect her privacy\, the address will be shared only with registered participants after registration closes.***\n🌲 Distance: about 45-50km round trip\n🌲 Elevation gain: about 400 -450 meters\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-botrell-general-storescochran/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T113000
DTSTAMP:20260815T003155Z
CREATED:20260810T003205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T003155Z
UID:10000109-1786782600-1786793400@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:🚶🏾‍♀️🚶‍♂️ParkWalk with me🚶‍♂️🚶🏾‍♀️
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nNose 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. \nWe will meet and greet at 8:30am – Shaganappi Trail NW and Edgemont Drive\, next to the bathroom at the parking lot. The walking event starts every Saturday at 9:00am. We will go at a leisurely pace. Afterwards\, we will grab a post parkrun beverage/snack at the Friends cafe (104-45 Edenwold Drive NW\, Calgary T3A 3S8). \nIt’s free\, but please register with parkrun before you first come along if you want your time recorded. You’ll get a scannable copy of your barcode to help track your progress. \nFor more information\, please go to [https://www.parkrun.ca/nosehill/](https://www.parkrun.ca/nosehill/) \nGetting There \nPublic transport: Closest C-train station is Dalhousie station. \nThen take bus number 77 to the top of Edgebrook Drive and walk 50 metres along Edgemont Boulevard to the traffic lights at Shaganappi Trail. Cross at the lights to enter the car park. \nOn foot: Nosehill parkrun starts next to the car park on Shaganappi Trail opposite Edgemont Boulevard NW Calgary. \nBy road: From the Alberta Highway 201 (Stoney Trail) turn south onto Shaganappi trail and go straight on through the Country Hills Blvd traffic lights up the hill towards Nose Hill Park. At the next set of traffic lights (junction with Edgemont Blvd) turn left into the car park. \nSee you there!
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/%f0%9f%9a%b6%f0%9f%8f%be%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%9a%b6%e2%99%82%ef%b8%8fparkwalk-with-me%f0%9f%9a%b6%e2%99%82%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%9a%b6%f0%9f%8f%be%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T190000
DTSTAMP:20260816T003121Z
CREATED:20260811T003114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T003121Z
UID:10000110-1786777200-1786820400@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Whistling Pass via Redearth & Pharaoh Creek - bike and hike T4 (Long day)
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nHi 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.\nWe’ll hike past several lakes including Shadow\, Haiduk\, Scarab and Pharaoh lake and all you’ll think about is why didn’t I bring a tent. Bring plenty of food\, there are many water sources but you will need a water purification system.\nThis hike is weather dependent due to the elevation and length of the hike. I will cancel if rain is in the forecast.\nMeet up location: HWY 1 and 22 near the gas transfer station at 7 AM\nDistance: 48 KM (21 KM by bike)\, this will take the entire day\, be ready for it.\n***Members only\, No Guests\, No Kids*** There is an automatic wait list and group size will be 6-8 should anyone decide to show up.\nStrong\, well behaved dogs are welcomed but are your responsibility and must stay on the trail\, no chasing wildlife or annoying the other hikers.\nPace: This trip will be done at a steady\, moderate pace with regular stops and we will take our sweet time for lunch. Bring something good. I reserve the right to tease you if you bring GORP.\nRequired Gear: appropriate footwear\, head light (mandatory)\, appropriate layers for the temperature (plus additional layers for when we stop)\, gloves\, hat\, personal-sized first aid kit\, water and plenty of food.\nSuggested Gear: Hiking poles & gaiters (highly recommended)\, snacks\, something to sit on\, something with a percentage.\nWAIVER:\nAs per the new policy for waivers\, the waiver form will be signed at the trailhead. You must sign it before you will be allowed to go on this event. You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information. \n[https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/10950922/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/](https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/10950922/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/) \nYou are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you’re physically fit to do this event with the group. If you have not already done so\, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct:[ http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/](http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/) \nYour participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver. If you have stated “no” in your profile you will not be accepted to participate. You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility 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/whistling-pass-via-redearth-pharaoh-creek-bike-and-hike-t4-long-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260819T080000
DTSTAMP:20260819T003203Z
CREATED:20260810T003205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T003203Z
UID:10000108-1786773600-1787126400@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Juan De Fuca Trail Backpack
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\n**Only for those firm and committed as pre-payments will be needed for some of the logistics. Pre-trip meeting prior to all confirmation needed.** \nThis will be a short and dirty backpack trip. Part hike mostly R&R. Strong backpackers and travelers only. Event is being done through hike style. Expect possible rain and lots and lots of mud for fun. Like lots.\nMake sure your footwear has good cleats. \n3 days 2 nights. Northbound.\nFly out\nHike – 2 night on the trail\nSome R&R in Victoria.\nFly back. \nPreference for those who have backpacked with me before. Looking to share accommodation and costs. We’ll be staying in a hostel or maybe a hotel.\nFYI my backpack will be super duper ultralight. Challenge to see who’s got the lightest overall weight pack.\nA lot of pre-planning logistics will be needed to arrange for flights\, accommodation and transportation.\nThere will be a mandatory trip planning meet to discuss. \nTotal Distance: 45KM (2 days will be between 17 to 20km each)\nTotal Cumulative Elevation Gain: 2100~m\n2 days of backpacking.\n1 nights on the trail.\nTravel will be nouthbound.\nThere will be at least one 20km\nday. \nThis trip is for lightweight backpackers. Overall starting pack weight should not exceed 30lbs total given the distance and elevation for each day. Less is more. \nPreference will be given to those who have hiked/backpacked with me before. If you haven’t done anything with me or have not backpacked in Canada before\, still time to get out. I’ll be posting a weekend trip or 2. This is to ensure travel compatibility. *Very* limited group size. \n**About the Juan De Fuca Trail.**\nJuan de Fuca Park on the west coast of southern Vancouver Island offers scenic beauty\, spectacular hiking\, marine and wildlife viewing\, and roaring surf in its course along the Pacific coastline of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The trail is renowned for its mud\, rain and never-ending views. It is also has unpredictable weather\, challenging terrain and ever-changing conditions result in many hikers needing to be rescued from this trail each year. \nAny questions\, message me. \nYour participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver. If you have stated “no” in your profile you will not be accepted to participate. You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility 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. 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.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/juan-de-fuca-trail-backpack/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260815T003155Z
CREATED:20260810T003205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T003155Z
UID:10000107-1786770000-1786813200@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:HIKE AND CHEESE HEALY PASS /SIMPSON PASS -T3 - SLOW PACE
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\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. A waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. You must meet all the pre-requisites to be eligible to attend this trip. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain 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. PLEASE ANSWER ALL RSVP QUESTIONS OR YOU REMAIN ON WAITLIST!. If the questions did not come up please message me.\nWHO CAN ATTEND: no guests\, no dogs\, no kids\, NO SPEED DEMONS.\nALL RSVP QUESTIONS ARE MANDATORY! \nWe will have a cheese party at the scenic spot with the views. Please bring 50-100 g of your favorite cheese\, pre-cut ready to eat. you are welcome to bring fruit or any appetizer of your choice instead\, if you don’t eat cheese. \nEARLY START AS IT IS A LONG DAY. THIS TRIP WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT. PLEASE CHECK THE POSTING THE MORNING OF THE EVENT. \nElevation Gain: +/- 800-900 m\nDistance: ~25 km\nTime: 8–9 hours + driving time. \nTHIS IS A WILDFLOWER PARADISE !\nRATED AS OUTSTANDING IN “DON’T WAST YOUR TIME IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES”. IT IS KNOWN FOR ITS WILDFLOWERS AND LARCHES.\nhttps://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/events/272412868/\nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/healy-pass-trail\nhttps://www.10adventures.com/hikes/banff/hike-healy-pass/ \nHealy Pass Trail Hike Guide (Banff): All You NEED to Know \n \nSuggested gas fee contribution is $25 \nPace – SLOW!!. Level: intermediate\nWe will be moving with a pace of a SLOWEST HIKER.\nIF YOU ARE DOUBLE-BOOKED YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THIS EVENT. You must stay with the group for the duration of the hike. \nTechnical and physical Difficulty: moderate\, steep sections.\nRequired Gear: Hiking boots\, poles\, dress in layers and be prepared for rain\, snow\, wind or any drastic weather change. Bring lunch\, at least 2 L of water\, carpool money\, personal first air kit \nSuggested: good attitude\, camera \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 meetup location and/or the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: \nhttp://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/hike-and-cheese-healy-pass-simpson-pass-t3-slow-pace/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260814T230000
DTSTAMP:20260815T003155Z
CREATED:20260812T003246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T003155Z
UID:10000111-1786734000-1786748400@onautopilot.ca
SUMMARY:Ping pong\, cards\, board games\, foosball\, crokinole\, chess\, music\, conversation
DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Hikers\nHouse party with lots of fun activities going on. \n* Ping pong\, some time scheduled for beginners\, some for intermediate and some for experienced.\n* Card and board games are supplied – and bring your favorite game.\n* Foosball\n* crokinole is a dexterity [board game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_game)\, possibly of Canadian origin. Players take turns shooting discs across the circular playing surface\, trying to land their discs in the higher-scoring regions of the board\, while also attempting to knock opposing discs off the board.\n* Music – Sometimes someone will play piano\, sometimes guitar\,\n* Come make friends\, hang out\, and if you like\, feel free to bring your special talent and show off a bit 🙂 \nJames’ house Is 65 Tuscany meadows place nw \nThis is a potluck. Please bring a *favourite* dish to share with others – no need to bring chips or sweets\, we haven’t eaten all the bags of chips and sweets people have brought so far\, so please bring something a bit healthy. Suggestions could be – BEST is bring something you are famous for making\, and other options are fruit plate\, vegetable plate\, cheese plate\, appetizers\, sushi\, finger food (I have a microwave and oven and stove)\, hot entree\, pizza. I supply beverages (soft drinks\, iced tea). \nTransportation:\nSome people need a ride\, some have expressed willingness to provide a ride. Please leave a comment if you want to add your name to either of those two lists and in which neighborhood you live. We often have people coming from Tuscany\, Varsity\, Arbor Lake\, Marlborough Park\, Kensington\, Hawkwood\, Lincoln Park\, Dalhousie\, Mission and more. Post a message in the group chat here or communicate amongst yourselves when you are here. \nThere is lots of street parking all around the neighborhood and if lots of people come you may need to park on a nearby street. Please be considerate and don’t block driveways. There is usually extra parking near 22 Tuscany Meadows Bay and beside 104 Tuscany Meadows Bay. \nThis event is posted on a few meetups So there are more people than listed here. It doesn’t matter which one you sign up on. Sometimes the meetup site has had problems with allowing people to sign up – If you have any problems please leave a comment here so I can address it\, or send me a private message. \nWAIVER: By signing up (RSVP) for this event\, you signify that you are aware of and assume all the risks associated with this event and are aware of your physical and emotional limits and how they relate to this particular event. You expressly acknowledge and assume all additional risks and dangers that may result in property damage\, physical injury and/or death\, which may be above and beyond the inherent dangers and risks of the Activity\, including but not limited to: Falling or loss of balance; icy\, slick or uneven surfaces; collisions with natural or man-made objects\, other people\, and/or other motor vehicles; the negligence or failure of myself\, the Releasee\, or other participant to act safely.\nYou also agree that you take full responsibility without exception for the safety and well-being of yourself and your guest(s) and promise to not hold the host(s) or event organizers and/or any other groups responsible for any harm\, injury or property damage that might occur as a result of your participation. Participants who agree to carpool do so at their own discretion and risk. It is against the law for you to drive impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.
URL:https://onautopilot.ca/event/ping-pong-cards-board-games-foosball-crokinole-chess-music-conversation-4/
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