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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:20260815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T003113Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T003203Z
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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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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.
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