2017 Trips


Monday Jan 02
XC Beg/Inter. Pipestone Blue #20 loop 14 km m m 4 hrs 12
8:45am $10 Some might want to add on 6 kms out and back on Merlin Green to Pipestone Pond.

Helen Read


Tuesday Jan 03    ★★★ Note Changes To Program Details ★★★
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers
AM CANCELLED -29º
Meet at 1pm if above -18º at http://trailsports.ab.ca/weather/
Beginner &
Those Wanting to Improve Skills.
Canmore Nordic Centre – Stadium And Suitable Nearby Practice Terrain km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 – Noon On Snow
1 – 2+ pm On Snow
Pass Needed

Help available with basics, efficiency & advanced skills from other members.
Being helped requires Show & Tell, Copy & much Repeat, and therefore some standing around. Dress accordingly. Lodge is close for breaks if really cold.

Geoff Williams +helpers
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Trail Competent Canmore Nordic Centre – Trails Exploration km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow
Pass Needed Update: Jan 01
Hut open. Most man-made trails groomed, trackset.
Some natural-snow trails packed, groomed & trackset, watch for thin spots.

Bring Lunch or Snack for on-trail break
Leader from Group


Wednesday Jan 04
Hike C+ Harvey Heights Loop , “Sunset Ridge” – Montane Traverse – Meander Trail 10 km 250 m m 4 hrs 8
10:30 am $0 grippers and hiking poles mandatory , some short and steep up-and down’s ! Gian-Duri Giger


Thursday Jan 05
Snowshoe   FULL Difficult Rummel to Chester 10 km 470 m 2250 m 6 hrs 15
9:30 am $6 some sliding and a car shuttle involved

Frank McIntyre


Friday Jan 06
XC Intermediate PLPP 18+ kms. circuit m m 4.5 to 5 hrs 10
9:00 am $10 Park at Boulton, up Whiskey Jack, along Tyrwhitt, down Hydroline and Patterson, Elk Pass to Fox and Moraine

Helen Read


Tuesday Jan 10
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Beginners &
skills improvement
Canmore Nordic Centre – Stadium And Suitable Nearby Practice Terrain
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 – Noon On Snow
1 – 2+ pm On Snow
Pass Needed
Update: Jan 09
New snow has created perfect learning conditions. We will meet whatever the temperature, if necessary taking frequent lodge breaks to stay warm.

Help available with basics, efficiency & advanced skills from other members.
Being helped requires some standing around. Dress accordingly.
Geoff Williams +helpers
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Trail Competent Canmore Nordic Centre – Trails Exploration
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow
Pass Needed Update: Jan 09
Hut open. Most man-made trails groomed, trackset. New snow falling.
Some natural-snow trails packed, groomed & trackset, watch for thin spots.

Bring Lunch or Snack for on trail break
Leader from Group


Thursday Jan 12
XC Beg/intermediate Canmore Nordic Centre 10-12 km 200 m m 3 hrs 12
10:00 AM @ CNC $0 Parts of easy natural snow; Meadow View, Rundle, Salt Lake Bill McKeever


Thursday Jan 12
XC Beg/intermediate Canmore Nordic Centre 10-12 km 200 m m 3 hrs 12
10:00 AM @ CNC $0 Parts of easy natural snow; Meadow View, Rundle, Salt Lake Bill McKeever


Friday Jan 13
XC Beg-Inter. Castle Mountain Lookout to Baker Creek parking lot 18+ km m m 4-5 hrs 10
9:30 AM $8 Helen to meet you at Castle Lookout parking lot at 10:30. Must take skis on/off few times; also TransAlta putting in a new transformer Helen Read


Tuesday Jan 17
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Beginner &
Those Wanting to Improve Skills.
Canmore Nordic Centre – Stadium And Suitable Nearby Practice Terrain
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 – Noon On Snow
1 – 2+ pm On Snow
Pass Needed

Help available with basics, efficiency & advanced skills from other members.
Being helped requires Show & Tell, Copy & much Repeat, and therefore some standing around. Dress accordingly. Lodge is close for breaks if really cold.

Geoff Williams +helpers
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Trail Competent Canmore Nordic Centre – Trails Exploration
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow
Pass Needed Update: Jan 01
Hut open.

Bring Lunch or Snack for on trail break
Leader from Group


Wednesday Jan 18
Snowshoe Moderate/Difficult High Rockies Trail – Black Prince to Kent Creek
Link to Kananaskis Blog High Rockies Trail Report
9.5 km 300 m 1850 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 AM $7 car shuttle required Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe Moderate Chickadee Valley 7 km 200 m m 6 hrs 15
9:30 AM $7 Anne Forbes
Snowshoe Easy/Moderate Moose Meadows to Upper Johnston Canyon Falls 7.5 km 195 m (270 m climbing) 1650 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 AM $5 Easy- well established open trail; the frozen falls are a scenic destination;Moderate – elevation changes Jan 9 trail report Compact snow with slippery sections Phil Wilson
Snowshoe   FULL Easy Penstock Loop and Canyon Trail (Peter Laughed Park) 8 km less than 100 m m 5-6 hrs 12
9:00 AM $5 Kevin McCormick
Snowshoe D Minnewanka to Upper Bankhead 4 km m m 4 hrs unlimited
10:00 AM $3 Bring your lunch. The weather looks good . Gwen Craig


Friday Jan 20
XC   FULL Moderate Pipestone Loop 13 km m m 5-6 hrs 10
10:00 AM $10 Paul and Nancy D’Agostino


Monday Jan 23
XC   FULL Easy Changed to Great Divide/Lower Telemark/Divide shelter/Peyto blue/green 18 km m m hrs 10
9:00 AM $12 Helen Read


Tuesday Jan 24
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Beginner &
Those Wanting to Improve Skills.
Canmore Nordic Centre – Stadium And Suitable Nearby Practice Terrain
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 – Noon On Snow
1 – 2+ pm On Snow
Pass Needed

Update: Jan 22 – Man-made snow trails still very good.
Meet whatever the temperature, can take lodge breaks to stay warm.
Help available with basics, efficiency & advanced skills from other members.
Being helped requires some standing around. Dress accordingly.

Leader Needed, Geoff N/A
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Trail Competent Canmore Nordic Centre – Trails Exploration
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow
Pass Needed Update: Jan 22
Hut open. Man-made snow trails still very good. Natural snow degraded by chinook.

Bring Lunch or Snack for on trail break
Leader from Group


Wednesday Jan 25
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate Moonlight Falls (Evan Thomas Creek) 8 km 100 m m hrs 12
9:00 am $7 John Neumann
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate Boom Lake 5 km 200 m m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $7 Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe   FULL Easy Marble Canyon towards the Paint Pots 8.5 km 80 m 1555 m 5.5 hrs 15
9:30 am $7 cumulative ascent 140 ms; need to go under/over 4-5 trees across the trail Phil Wilson
Snowshoe D Great Divide Trail (Lake Louise) 4 km m m 5.5 hrs Unlimited
9:30 am $9 The plan is to snowshoe on the Great Divide and then to go up to the lake to look at the Ice Sculptures. If the weather is too cold to eat outside at the Lake, we can go to the Tourist Info Centre in the Village Gwen Craig


Friday Jan 27
XC Easy Pot pourri of Emerald Lake Trails: Alluvial Fan, part of Kicking Horse Fire Road, Tally Ho 18+ km m m hrs 12
8:30 am $12 Preference given to those who missed Monday due to Avalanche Maintenance Helen Read


Tuesday Jan 31
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Beginner &
Those Wanting to Improve Skills.
Canmore Nordic Centre – Stadium And Suitable Nearby Practice Terrain
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 – Noon On Snow
1 – 2+ pm On Snow
Pass Needed

Update: Jan 30 Evening
Man-made trails good after lower temperatures and skiff of snow

Meet whatever the temperature.
Help available with basics, efficiency & advanced skills from other members.
Being helped requires some standing around. Dress accordingly.

Geoff Williams +helpers
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Trail Competent Canmore Nordic Centre – Trails Exploration
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow
Pass Needed Update: Jan 30 Evening
Man-made trails good after lower temperatures and skiff of snow

Bring Lunch or Snack for on trail break
Leader from Group


Wednesday Feb 1
Snowshoe Difficult East End of Tent Ridge 6 km 335 m 2215 m hrs 15
9:30 AM $6 some sliding and bushwhacking involved Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate/Hard Chester Lake 9-10 km 375 m 2267 m 6-6.5 hrs 15
9:30 AM $6 steady climb to start: 247 ms elev gain in first 1.75 kms Phil Wilson
Snowshoe Easy (D) Hogarth Lakes 7 km negligible m m 5 hrs no limit
9:30 AM $5 Jack Whitworth


Saturday Feb 4
XC   FULL Intermediate/Adv Lake O’Hara Fire Road to Lk O’Hara Lodge for LUNCH (12-2) 22 km m m hrs 12
8:15 AM $12 It should be newly trackset before Feb 2nd when Lodge reopens. Must still pack some lunch/fluids as first come first serve.
Lunch served: soup, salad, homemade bread, dessert, coffee/tea ($22)
Helen Read


Tuesday Feb 7
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Trail Competent Canmore Nordic Centre – Trails Exploration
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow
Pass Needed Meet whatever the temperature Leader from Group
CSA XC MOVED TO THURSDAY Beginner &
Improve
Canmore Nordic Centre
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
Pass Needed Update 02/07 Very cold. Allow CNC time to groom new snow Geoff Williams +helpers
XC   CANCELLED-TOO COLD Intermediate Goat Creek to Banff 19 km m m 4.5 hrs 12
10:00 AM $3 for Roam bus (Banff Springs to Canmore) Bill McKeever


Wednesday Feb 8
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate Engadine Creek 5 km 390 m 2100 m 4 hrs 15
9:30 AM $5 Some bushwhacking and sliding involved Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe   CANCELLED Moderate Sawmill Loop Plus 6 km 250 m m 5 hrs 15
9:30 AM $6 Kevin McCormick
Snowshoe   CANCELLED-TOO COLD D Trail around the edge of Quarry Lake Dog Park (including power line right-of-way) 3-4 km m m 3 hrs No limit
10:00 AM Bring your lunch – will eat at Nordic Centre Gwen Craig


Thursday Feb 9
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Beginner &
Skills Improve
Canmore Nordic Centre – Stadium And Trails
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am &/or
1 pm @Lodge
Pass Needed Moved from Tuesday Geoff Williams +helpers
XC Intermediate Lake Louise Great Divide and Telemark trails 12-15 km 150 m m 5 hrs 15
9:30 AM $10 Anne Forbes


Friday Feb 10
XC Intermediate PLPP 12-18 km 500 m m 7 hrs 12
9:00 AM $10 Will follow the best track setting Bill McKeever


Sunday Feb 12
XC Intermediate Ribbon Creek parking area up Terrace to upper Kovacs/Aspen loops 16 km m m 5-6 hrs 12
9:00 AM $8 Helen Read


Tuesday Feb 14
CSA XC Recreational & Day-tourers Beginner &
Skills Improve
Canmore Nordic Centre – Stadium And Trails
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 am &/or
1 pm @Lodge
Pass Needed We will be focusing on the skills needed to safely travel groomed and skier-set trails, including detours around obstacles. Geoff Williams
XC Intermediate Goat Creek to Banff 19 km m m 4.5 hrs 12
10:00 AM $3 for Roam bus (Banff Springs to Canmore) Bill McKeever


Wednesday Feb 15
Snowshoe Difficult Commonwealth Ridge 8 km 540 m 2370 m 6 hrs 15
9:30 AM $6 some sliding and bushwhacking involved Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate French Creek 6 km 280 m 2050 m 3-4 hrs 8
9:15 AM $6 Trail breaking possible Gian-Duri Giger
Snowshoe Easy/ Moderate Lake Minnewanka to Upper Bankhead 7.5 km 55 m 1588 m 4.5 hrs 15
9:30 AM $3 some trail breaking may be required; suggest Pam spray to reduce snow balling under snow shoes; cumulative ascending 120 m Phil Wilson
Snowshoe D Around Quarry Lake and power lines behind it. 3 km m m Total Day
3 hrs
No limit
10:00 AM $0 Bring your lunch – will eat at Nordic Center Gwen Craig


Thursday Feb 16
XC
CANCELLED
++Temp, Wind
Basic /Slow PLPP/ Elkwood 10-12 km 100-300 m m Total Day
6-8 hrs
12
9:00 AM $10 Link to definition of Basic. Geoff Williams


Wednesday Feb 22
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate Kirsten Tarns 7 km 140 m 1925 m Total Day
5 hrs
15
9:30 AM $6 One short steep section with a switchback Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe Easy Meander round Goat Creek area 7-8 km 50 m 1670 m Total Day
4.25 hrs
20
9:45 AM $2 We will spend 3-3.5 hrs (including lunch) meandering around the Goat Creek area starting at the Goat Creek day use area – a very close scenic location ; cumulative ascending 100 ms Phil Wilson


Friday Feb 24
XC   FULL Intermediate/ Advanced Elk Pass parking lot to Blueberry Junction-ski to The (sadly sagging) Snow Couch and on thru West Elk Meadows to intersect with main trail to Elk Lakes Cabin 20-22 km m m 12
9:00 AM $10 Depending on new snow/cold temps-ski down to Elk Lakes Cabin. Skins optional for 4 kms uphill back up to Elk Pass Helen Read


Tuesday Feb 28
CSA XC Skills Improve Group Beginners & Day-tourers Canmore Nordic Centre Stadium and Trails
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 for 10:30am
or 1pm @ lodge
Pass Needed We will be sharing experience needed to safely travel groomed and skier-set trails, including detours around obstacles. Geoff Williams
XC Intermediate Cascade Fire Road to Stony Warden’s cabin 30 km m m Total Day
5-6 hrs
12
9:00 am $5 Will send out confirmation email late Monday afternoon. Helen Read


Wednesday Mar 1
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate Ross Lake 10 km 230 m 1840 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 AM $10 descent through forest – some sliding involved Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe Easy Mount Black Prince area 4.4 km 90 m m 6 hrs 15
9:00 AM $6 Jack Whitworth


Thursday Mar 2
Hike B Rafter Six trails 11 km 150 m 1417 m 4-5 hrs 12
10:00 AM $3 Loop trail partially along the Kananaskis River – grippers required. Richard Weingardt


Monday Mar 6
XC Advanced Fish Creek parking lot at Lk Louise to Boulder Pass 17 km m m Ski Only
5-6 hrs
10
8:30 AM $10 recommend back country ski with metal edges and option to skin Helen Read
XC Moderate Harvie Heights to Carrot Creek 8 km Minimal m m Total Day
3-4 hrs
6
10:00 AM $0 Well established skier-set-flat-undulating tracks, Waxless Skis recommended . Gian-Duri Giger

Tuesday Mar 07
CSA XC Skills Improve Group All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre Mostly Natural Snow Trails
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m hrs
10 for 10:30am
or 1pm @ lodge
Pass Needed Update Mar 05: Great conditions, new snow falling since Friday. Grooming in progress.
Finally conditions for “diving the dips” and other natural snow trails.
Geoff Williams
XC Intermediate CNC 12-15 km 200 m m Total Day
3 hrs
10
10:30 AM $0 Trip features middle 2/3 of Rundle. Bill McKeever


Wednesday Mar 8
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate Cheswall Creek 5 km 250 m m Total Day
5 hrs
15
9:30 AM $6 creek is south of Chester Creek – some bushwhacking and sliding involved Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe Moderate Boom Creek/Lake 7.5 km 160 m 1874 m Total Day
5.25 hrs
15
9:30 AM $7 some bushwhacking required; not been there this season but snow is usually plentiful down hwy 93; total ascending 190 ms Phil Wilson
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate Chickadee Valley 8 km 220 m m Total Day
6 hrs
15
9:30 AM $7 Kevin McCormick
Snowshoe Easy Trail the other side of the creek from Quarry Lake Dog Park 3 km m m Total Day
3 hrs
no limit
10:00 AM $0 Bring your lunch to eat at the Nordic Center Gwen Craig


Sunday Mar 12
XC Beginner MOONLIGHT SKI – Bill Milne Trail @ Ribbon Creek to Mount Kidd RV Park junction 10-11 km m m hrs no limit
6:30 PM $3 Groomed for skating and track (done Mar 6). Headlamp good idea in case moon hiding on us. Bring money for beverage @ lodge later. Helen Read


Tuesday Mar 14
CSA XC Skills Improve Group All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre Mostly Natural Snow Trails
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m 2-3 hrs
9:45 for 10 am dept
@ lodge
AM ONLY
Pass Needed Update Mar 10: Great conditions, new snow falling since Friday. Grooming in progress.
Finally conditions for “diving the dips” and other natural snow trails.
Geoff Williams


Wednesday Mar 15
Snowshoe   FULL Difficult Chummel 6.5 km 350 m m 6 hrs 15
9:30 AM $6 some sliding and trail breaking involved.   new destination and leaders: Lee & Shirley Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe Moderate Sawmill to Chester Parking Lot 9 km 300 m m 5-6 hrs 15
9:30 AM $6 car shuttle required Kevin McCormick
Snowshoe Easy Minnewanka to Upper Bankhead 4 km m m Total Day
4 hrs
no limit
10:00 AM $3 Bring your lunch – looks like a nice day Gwen Craig
XC
CANCELLED
Road Conditions, rain at trails
Basic Yoho National Park – Emerald Lake 12 km 100 m 1,300 m Total Day
1.75+4.5+1.75=8 hrs
9 am
@ Save-on
$12 Mar 15 7:20 am: Ice on highway with freezing rain north of Banff. One accident so far. BC Highways report Black Ice from Field to Alberta Border, Geoff Williams


Thursday Mar 16
XC   Cancelled Intermediate PLPP 18 km 500 m m Total Day
6-7 hrs
10
9:00 AM $10 Intermediate distance at a leisurely pace.   Cancelled because of rain Bill McKeever


Wednesday Mar 22
Snowshoe   FULL Difficult French Creek via Burstall 6 km 295 m 2050 m 6 hrs 15
9:30 AM $6 some sliding and trail breaking involved Frank McIntyre


Tuesday Mar 28
CSA XC All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre
Link to Trail Sports Real-time Weather and Webcam
km m m 2-3 hrs
10 for 10:15 am dept
@ lodge
NOTE AM ONLY
Pass Needed This will be the last gathering of the Tuesday skiers for this winter.

Sadly we will be limited to man-made snow trails due to warm weather.

Geoff Williams


Wednesday Mar 29
Snowshoe   FULL Difficult Stanley Glacier Area 4.8 km 315 m 1828 m 6 hrs 15
9:30 AM $10 some sliding and trail breaking involved Frank McIntyre


Wednesday Apr 05
SUMMER SEASON START MEETING All Welcome, Including Potential Members Canmore Seniors Centre, Creekside Room
600B – 9th Street
9 am Early renewal of CSA Membership available. Socialise and sign up for some programs
9:30 am Meeting starts


Monday Apr 10
Leader Orientation and Training Session Potential &
Existing Leaders
Canmore Seniors Centre, Townside Room
600B – 9th Street
30
Doors 9:00 am
Start 9:30
End Noon
Free Some Important Updates To Review.
Bring laptop or pad if you have one


Wednesday Apr 19
Exploratory Hike B / SLOW Hwy.68/Lusk+N.Baldy+Barrier Area 10-12 km <300 m 1,600 m 4 – 6 hrs 12
10:00 am $5 Goal is to assess winter damage, both underfoot & downed timber; take pictures/notes for submission to K.Country to fix long-standing deficiencies along these trails.
Cleats probably needed. Bring a small saw or axe for branches if you have one
Geoff Williams
Hike C at a B pace Montane Trail (loop) 9 km 200 m 3 hrs on trail 15
10:00 am $0 MEET AT COUGAR CREEK PARKING LOT; please bring cleats/grippers and a lunch; moderate pace with few stops Susan Dorion
Hike B Prairie View Lookout and Barrier Fire Lookout 12 km 625 m 1996 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $5 ice on final ascent – bring ice grippers Frank McIntyre





Wednesday May 3
Hike   FULL A- at B pace Grotto Mountain Buttress Lookout 6 km 870 m 2133 m 5 hrs 12
9:30 am $2 Steep ascent. Some easy scrambling. Richard Weingardt
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Hike   FULL B- Yamnuska Natural Area and Big Fir Tree 10 km 300 m 1465 m 4 – 5 hrs 12
9:30 am $3 Kevin McCormick
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Hike D Jamboree Grounds 5 km 10 m m 3 – 4 hrs unlimited
10:00 am $3 Be sure to bring your lunch. Gwen Craig
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Wednesday May 10
Season Opening Hike Easy Banff / Johnson Lake Circuit Stops include East Pond, Dam, Hermits Cabin and Bow River overlook. 3.5 km minimal m 1,500 m 3 – 4 hrs No Limit
9:30 am $1

After hike lunch at Lakeside Picnic Tables, bring lunch.

Geoff Williams
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Keep checking for latest info
Our Traditional kick-off hike and on-trail socialising which accomodates all abilities in a single group. Can’t hike? Join us for lunch about 11:30.



Friday May 12
Hike A- or B+ Mule Shoe 6 km 400 m 5-6 hrs 12
9:00 am $6 some steep parts, some bushwacking (over the fallen trees) Dana Roman
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Wednesday May 17
Hike   CANCELLED: BAD WEATHER A- or B+ Shoulder Mt. Lady Macdonald 6.6 km 917 m 2300 m 4.5-5.5 hrs 12
9:00 am Meet at Parking lot at Cougar Creek Bridge. $0 (see notes)   Rescheduled for Friday. No longer full. Plan to hike to shoulder (heli pad) and perhaps on to ridge, depending on conditions. Bring grippers in case of ice. Pat Petley
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Hike   FULL B G9 and Horseshoe Loop 9.3 km 430 m 1600 m 5 hrs no limit
10:00 am Meet on Benchlands Trail just east of Cougar Creek $0  Note modified trip and start time – grippers and rain gear needed. I will accept B hikers from cancelled hikes – just show up at our Cougar Creek meeting place BEFORE 10:00 am Frank McIntyre
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Recon Hike
CANCELLED
Long drive for uncertain conditions
B at C pace Yoho NP (West end) / Wapta Falls. Check Mt Hunter lower part of trail only. 12 km 450 m 1600 m 8 hrs 12
am $12 For Future Reference: Wrong Decision.
Another group got to Lower Lookout and reported nice day and good conditions. Believe the BC traffic cams.
Geoff Williams
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Hike
CANCELLED: BAD WEATHER
B-,C+ Cochrane – Glenbow Ranch Park 12-16 km 220 m 6 hrs 15
8:30 am $10 Possibility for ice cream stop in Cochrane Margaret Froese
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Hike   CANCELLED: BAD WEATHER C Kananaskis Dam to Horseshoe Power Plant 7 km 200 m 4-5 hrs 12
9:30 am $4   Check back for a rescheduled date. A couple of fallen trees to go over. Kathy McCormick
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Hike D Quaite Valley Campground and beyond. 5.5 km 100 m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 Frances Robinson
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Friday May 19
Hike A- or B+ Shoulder Mt. Lady Macdonald 6.6 km 917 m 2300 m 4.5-5.5 hrs 12
9:00 am Meet at Parking lot at Cougar Creek Bridge. $0 (see notes) Plan to hike to shoulder (heli pad) and perhaps on to ridge, depending on conditions. Bring grippers in case of ice. Pat Petley
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Hike C Kananaskis Dam to Horseshoe Power Plant 7 km 200 m 4-5 hrs 12
9:30 am $4 A couple of fallen trees to go over. Kathy McCormick
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Wednesday May 24
Hike A Opal Ridge South 8 km 1020 m 2600 m 7 hrs 12
8:30 am $8 Some easy scrambling on rock ledges. Likely snow on ridge, bring grippers. Patty Glover
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Hike   FULL B Blue Heaven/Horseshoe Loop plus loop east of Echo Canyon Creek 10-11 km 300 m 1520 m 4-5 hrs 15
9:30 am Meet at skating rink on east side of Cougar Creek. $0 Kevin McCormick
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Hike   CANCELLED: BAD WEATHER B-,C+ Cochrane – Glenbow Ranch Park 12-16 km 220 m 6 hrs 15
8:30 am $10 Possibility for ice cream stop in Cochrane. Margaret Froese
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Hike   POSTPONED TO Friday C Bow Valley Provincial Park medley 8-9 km Minimal 1350 m 5 hrs 15
10:00 am $3 Bring your wildflower book Martin & Julia Hall
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Hike C Montane Traverse via Meander Trail 7 km 230 m 1652 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $0 Meet behind Save-on. Bob Raina
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Hike D River walk to Bow Falls/return 5 km 50 m m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 Some stairs Frances Robinson
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Friday May 26
Hike   FULL C Bow Valley Provincial Park medley 8-9 km Minimal 1350 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $3 Bring your wildflower book. Martin & Julia Hall
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Monday May 29
Hike   FULL B Razor’s Edge 8 km 700 m m 4-5 hrs 12
9:30 am $3 Steep rocky ridge and rock slabs, to the “lunch spot” and back the same way. Some challenging footing on the way down. MUST bring grippers. Not doing the loop due to possible snow. Meet behind Save-On at the new meeting spot. Shirley Woolsey
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Tuesday May 30
Bike Moderate Wasootch Parking Lot to Fortress Gas Station return 45 km m m hrs none
10:30 am $5 – 7 Meet at Wasootch Parking Lot. Ride on both Bike trails and Hwy 40. Helen Read
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Wednesday May 31
Hike/Scramble A Gap Peak (Bow Valley) 9.6 km 1197 m 2517 m 6-7 hrs 7
8:30 am $2 Ticks, Icers, Could do a traverse to East Ridge depending on conditions and group. Clifton Potter
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Hike   FULL A at B pace The Summit Series #1 – Lady Macdonald (east shoulder) 9 km 1200 m 2600 m 6-7 hrs 12
9:00 am Meet at Parking lot at Cougar Creek Bridge. $0 The Summit Series will generally be A hikes at a B pace taking us to the summit of several local mountains. For Lady Mac we will just reach the east shoulder, not the knife edge. There is also an option of splitting the group at the helipad. Richard Weingardt
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Hike   FULL B- Meander Trail/Stoneworks Canyon-Return via Tidbits Quarry Trail 8.2 km 500 m 1750 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $0 Some rock-hopping in Stoneworks Creek Frank McIntyre
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Hike   FULL C Banff NP Nr Castle Jct / Smith Lake and Copper Lake 6 km 200 m 1,600 m 6 hrs 12
9:30 am $5 After Lakes, option to visit Castle Jct Store (coffee, Ice cream, Osprey nest) and Silverton Falls. Geoff Williams
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Hike D Terrace Rim Trail – Kananaskis 5 km 75 m m 6 hrs 12
9:45 am $6 Frances Robinson
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Tuesday June 6
Bike Moderate Castle Junction to Lk Louise 55 km m m 6 hrs none
9:30 am $8 Start at Castle Junction 9:30 am and ride 1-A to Lk Louise. Bring bear spray! Helen Read
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Wednesday June 7
Hike   FULL A at B pace The Summit Series #2 – EEOR (East End of Rundle) 5 km 900 m 2590 m 6 hrs 12
9:30 am $3 A steep climb with some easy scrambling. The final push to the summit is scrambling on loose rock with some exposure. Richard Weingardt
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Hike   FULL B+ Barrier Lookout 12.5 km 625 m 1990 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 am $4 Glenda Waddingham
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Hike B at B- pace Yoho NP (West End) / Mt Hunter Lower Fire Lookout 8 km 410 m 1600 m 8 hrs 12
8:30 am $12 Option to add Wapta Falls depending on time and weather. Geoff Williams
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Hike   FULL B Exploratory West Wind Pass 6 km 395 m 2100 m 5 hrs 15
9:00 am $4 Exploration Frank McIntyre
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Hike   FULL C+ at B- pace Spray River Loop 12 km 150 m m 4-5 hrs 15
9:30 am $3 Margaret and Menno Froese
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Hike D River Walk, Lake Louise 7.1 km Minimal m 6 hrs 12
9:30 am $9 Frances Robinson
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Monday June 12
Hiking (Scrambling)   FULL A at B pace Exshaw Ridge 13.5 km 725 m 2088 m 6-7 hrs 10
9:00 am $3 Steep climb to ridge then easy ridge walk. Plan to go to 6/7 col. Possible snow on north aspects. Optional – descend from 6/7 col and return via Exshaw Creek. Clifton Potter
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Tuesday June 13
Bike Difficult Fortress Gas Station to Highwood Pass 50 km 739 m 2205 m 7 hrs none
10:30 am $8 Bring bear Spray, warm clothing! Helen Read
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Wednesday June 14
Hike   CANCELLED until June 21 B Jumpingpound Mountain loop 11 km 580 m 2225 m 6 hrs 12
9:00 am $10 Car shuttle required, 30 Km of gravel road Kevin and Joy Smith
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Hike   FULL B Spencer Creek to Lougheed Cirque 9 km 500 m 2200 m 6 hrs 15
  10:00 $5 Frank McIntyre
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Hike C+ Ribbon Creek counter-clockwise circuit with Kovach/Aspen/Terrace (a re-con) 10 km ? m m hrs no limit
9:15 am $5 Helen Read
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Photos & Flowers
(Yoho NP West End) Wapta Falls Upper + Lower viewpoints and river below Falls 6 km 100 m 1160 m 8 hrs 12
8:30 am $12 Much spray below falls, bring raingear. Many photo ops. If there is time and interest we may explore some other accesses in area
  Weather seems to be clearing from west. Waterfall is going to be wet anyway.
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Hike D BVPP/Middle Lake to River Walk and return 6 km 100 m m 5.5 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 Trail is undulating, not all uphill is in one stretch Frances Robinson
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Thursday June 15
Bike Moderate Legacy to Cascade Ponds and then do Minnewanka Loop (on road) then into Industrial part of Banff 40 km m m 3+ hrs none
10:00 am from Valleyview Parking area N/A (meet at Valleyview or cycle there (adds on another 20 kms)) BBQ Hamburger lunch at Bare Bistro $8. Helen Read
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Wednesday June 21
Hike – Scramble   Postponed to later in the Summer A Opal North Peak (from Hwy 40 – 1/2 km south of Eau Clair Campground – ~37.5 km south of Hwy #1) 7 km 900 m 2496 m 6-7 hrs 10
8:30 am $9 Steep climb to ridge from Highway. Moderate scrambling in a few places – bring helmets. Plan to go to peak at GR307315, with option to go to next higher peak at 312312. Information on trip can be found at http://bobspirko.ca/Elbow/OpalNorth/opalnorth.html , or go to Alan Kane’s Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies – 3rd Edition p 168. Clifton Potter
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Hike   FULL A- at B pace Pigeon Mountain 15.4 km 980 m 7 hrs 12
8:00 am $3 Long steep hike on grassy slopes – No scrambling, Returning via second peak and walking down an open grassy slope Ed Neufeld
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Hike   FULL B Jumpingpound Mountain loop 11 km 580 m 2225 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 am $10 Car shuttle required, 30 Km of gravel road Kevin and Joy Smith
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Hike   FULL C+/C Banff National Park, Minnewanka Shoreline to Aylmer Campground 17 km 400 m 1800 m 6-7 hrs 15
9:00 am $1 Fairly moderate trail Maureen Martel
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Hike   THIS IS A SECOND HIKE C at a Moderate Pace Banff National Park, Minnewanka Shoreline to Aylmer Campground 17 km 400 m 1800 m 6-7 hrs 15
9:15 am   DIFFERENT START TIME $1 Fairly moderate trail MARION ROGERS
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Hike D BVPP/Middle Lake to River and back 6 km 51 m m 2 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 Trail is undulating, most uphill is on the return leg
Fingers crossed for good weather
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Wednesday June 28
Hike A Midnight Peak 10 km 914 m 2332 6 hrs 10
8:30 am $5 Patty Glover
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Hike   FULL B+ Healy Meadows/Pass 20 km 655 m 7 hrs 12
8:00 am $6 Glacier Lily Hike, hopefully the Glacier Lilies will be in full bloom, hard to predict as they only bloom for a week, also Hike from the pass and onto the ramparts for 1-2km. Ed Neufeld
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Hike   FULL B Sparrowhawk Tarns & Forbe’s Grotto 16 km 760 m 2400 m 7 hrs 15
8:30 am $5 Frank McIntyre
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Hike   FULL B / Up slow, Down @ B speed K.Country / Elbow-Sibbald / Powderface Ridge 10 km 500 m 2300 m 8-9 hrs 12
8:30 am $9 approx 40 Km of slow gravel road, but great scenery. May return via Elbow Falls, and ice-cream at Bragg Creek. Will not go if road soaked, scattered showers OK Geoff Williams
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Hike   FULL C RAWSON LAKE (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Upper Kananaskis Lake area) 8.5 km 305 2027 5 hrs 15
9:00 am $10 Marion Rogers
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9:00 am $10 Followed by Ice Cream At Mackay’s Marilyn Croll
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Wednesday July 5
Hike – Scramble   FULL A Ships Prow – from Goat Pond 9 km 1000 m 2635 m 7 hrs 8 or so
8:30 am $3 Easy off-trail hike to the high point peak on the ridge. Moderate scrambling down from ridge peak to Prow Peak (peak over the front face overlooking Canmore area). If going on to Prow Peak, a helmet, although recommended, is optional (up to the participant). Clifton Potter
Hike   FULL B South Buller Pass 14 km 671 m 2500 m 7 hrs 15
8:30 am $6 Based on our exploratory be aware that we may finish the hike at the base of the final scree ascent to the pass depending upon conditions. Kevin and Joy Smith
Hike   FULL B Stanley Glacier 11.6 km 700 m m 6.5 hrs 12
9:00 am $7 Helen Reed graciously re-conned this hike and assures us we can reach the upper lunch spot above the boulder field. We will return the same way. We will cross a bit of snow but it is not large and very manageable. This is a lovely hike through an old burn (1968 and 2003) through regenerating forest to talus slopes beneath glaciated peaks. Mountain weather can change rapidly, prepare accordingly. Shirley Woolsey
Hike   FULL C Yoho Valley / Takakkaw parking to Laughing Falls along valley bottom 10 km 170 m 1600 m 8 hrs 12
9 am $ 12 Most of climbing in one steep section North of Pointe Lace Jct Geoff Williams
Hike   FULL C Rummel Lake 12 km 454 m 2409 m 6 hrs 15
9:30 am $6 a few short steep sections and roots on trail Bob Raina
Hike   FULL D Kananaskis Dam toward Horseshoe Canyon 5 km m Minimal 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 Hopefully the flowers will still be beautiful and we will see the eagle on her nest Frances Robinson



Monday July 10
Hike   FULL B+ Cory/Edith Pass loop 13 km 950 m 2350 m 6-7 hrs 12
9:00 am $4 Richard Weingardt








Wednesday July 12
Hike A Monarch and the Ramparts 24 km ret 1000 m 9 hrs 12
7:30 am $6 Patti Glover
Hike   FULL B Rummel Pass via Rummel Lake 16 km ret 537 m 7 hrs 15
8:00 am $5 hike to Rummel lake and continue through alpine meadows to Rummel Pass Ed Neufeld
Hike B Goat Range Pass -opposite Goat Pond 13 km 800 m 2260 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 am $4 Creek crossing and bushwhacking involved Frank McIntyre
Hike   FULL B Yamnuska Ridge to Raven’s End (through chimney to lookout) 8 km 520 m 1890 m 5-6 hrs 10
9:30 am $4 Minor scramble through chimney section. Paul and Nancy D’Agostino
Hike   FULL C Frank’s Walk, Canmore -Up past Canmore Creek, Quarry Lake, trails, meadows, mountain views 11 km 200 m 1550 m 4.5 hrs 15
9:30 am $0 Marilyn Wilson
Hike D Marble Canyon to Paint Pots approx 3 km m m 6 hrs 12
9:30 am $8 We will leave a car at both ends. Hike down to Paint Pots, and drive back up to Marble Canyon. Then hike the Canyon – 1.6km Frances Robinson



Monday July 17
Hike   CANCELLED DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY B Picklejar Lakes 9 km 442 m m 5-6 hours, plus driving time 12
8:00 am $12 It is important to note that this hike will be a recon. There is one short very steep “slippery” section, so good hiking boots and poles are mandatory! Four pretty lakes with the Highwood range as the backdrop. This hike is southeast of Highwood Pass. Susan Dorion











Wednesday July 19
Hike Cancelled
Due To Smoke
A at a B pace Windtower above Wind Valley on the route to West Wind Pass 10 km ret 1000 m 7 hrs 15
7:45 am $6 a few minor cliff bands, no exposure Ed Neufeld
Hike Cancelled- Moved to July 26th B+ Sunshine Village to Citadel Pass 19 km 700 m 2360 m 9 hrs 30
7:15 am $6 gas + $19 for Shuttle Bus We will split into groups John Neumann
Hike   FULL -Replacing Citadel Hike B+ Iceline 13 km 700 m 2200 m All day 30
7:30 am $12 We will split into groups John Neumann
Hike   FULL B Windy Point 11.5 km 560 m 1950 m 5-6 hrs 15
9:00 am $2 Frank McIntyre
HikeCancelled
Due To Smoke
B at C Pace Baldy Pass – Kananaskis 8 km 500 m 1950 m 6 hrs 12
8:30 am $5 This hike will be done at a slow pace with few stops Jim Wilker
Hike B at C Pace Montane Traverse TBD km m m 4-5 hrs 12
8:30 am $0 This hike replaces Baldy Pass Jim Wilker
Hike   FULL C High Rockies Trail, Goat Creek to Spray Lake Dam 9 km 150 m 1450 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 am $7 Replaced cancelled Paint Pots hike Marilyn Wilson
Hike C Hwy 68 / Sibbald Lake to Deer Ridge Top 5 – 7 km 250 m 1,750 m hrs 12
9:30am $6 Updated Jul 18: Smoke is varying along foothills but we will probably still be affected. We will take it easy
with frequent rests. Carry enough water. Smoke should give some neat visual effects so remember the camera.

Slow pace. Some plodable steep sections.
Geoff Williams
Hike C Ptarmigan Cirque 5.5 km 250 m 2700 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $11 Steep switch backs gaining approximately 150m over 0.8km – then moderate elevation gain to the cirque Bob Raina
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Hike D Elbow Lake and beyond 5 km 150 m m 6 hrs 12
9:30 am $10 Approx. 1.5m to the lake but uphill all the way, we’ll take it easy Frances Robinson






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Wednesday July 26
Hike A Mount Jimmy Simpson. Trail head Bow Lake at Num Ti Ja Lodge 16 km 1200 m 2970 m 11 hrs incl travel 8
7:00 am $12 One small hands on step. Some Exposure. One steep scree/snow slope http://willski.ca/mt-jimmy-simpson/ Bill Rowe
Hike CANCELLED DUE TO TRAIL CLOSURE B+ Sunshine Village to Citadel Pass 19 km 700 m 2360 m 9 hrs 20
7:30 am $6 gas + $19 for Shuttle Bus We will split into groups John Neumann
Hike B+ Paradise Valley / Giant Steps 22 km 650 m m 9 hrs 15
7:30 am $10 John Neumann
Hike   FULL B Helen Lake and ridge over Katherine Lake 14 km 650 m m 10 hrs 12
7:45 am $12 Kerrie Pain and Gary Finley
Hike   FULL B at C Pace Yoho NP/(Takakkaw) Hostel-Iceline-Yoho Lake-
Highline-Iceline-Hostel
10 km 460 m 2000 m 8.5 hrs 12
8:30am $12 Some steep sustained uphills/downhills Maureen Martel
& Geoff Williams
Hike D William Watson Lodge 4 km minimal m m 5 hrs 15
9:30am $10 Two Short Walking Trails Marilyn Croll



Monday July 31
Hike   FULL B Picklejar Lakes 9 km 442 m m 5-6 hours, plus driving time 12
8:00 am $12 It is important to note that this hike will be a recon. There is one short very steep “slippery” section, so good hiking boots and poles are mandatory! Four pretty lakes with the Highwood range as the backdrop. This hike is southeast of Highwood Pass Susan Dorion







Wednesday August 2
Hike A+ Temple (Lake Louise area) 17 km 1650 m 3544 m 8 hrs 8
5:45 am $10 May change date within the week to catch good weather. J.R. Michel
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Hike   FULL A at a B pace Buller Pass – North and South Loop 17 km 900 m 2484 m 8 hrs 15
8:00 am $6 walk through the meadow connecting the two passes, some steep sections but no scrambling Ed Neufeld
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Hike   FULL B+ Wenkchemna Pass 19 km 720 m 2611 8 hrs 12
7:15 am $10 pl. bring gators/poles Gian-Duri Giger
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Hike   FULL B Iceline (Yoho) From Hostel to Emerald Glacier/Moraines 12-13 km 600-700 m 2200 m 9 hrs 10
9:00am $12 Lunch at 12:30 to 1:00 pm. Hike requires low thunderstorm risk. Will do an alternate if weather doesn’t cooperate Paul and Nancy D’Agostino
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Hike   FULL B, slow up
B pace down
Castle Mountain Lookout. Opt+ Silverton Falls 9.6 km 650 m 2010 m 8 hrs 12
9:00am $6 Update Aug 02:
According to “Firesmoke” forecast, trail will be affected by smoke all day.
(http://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/viewer/run/ops/BSC-WC-01/current/)
Hikers should monitor breathing, we can end at lower viewpoint if necessary
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Hike C Plain of Six Glaciers – Lake Louise area 11.2 km 365 m 2975 m 5-6 hrs 12
8:00 am $9 This hike will be at a very moderate pace giving consideration to and/or adjusted for whatever smoke may be in the air Mary Wahl
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Hike D Heart Creek 4 km 100 m m 4.5 hrs 15
9:30 am $3 An easy walk with a number of creek crossing. The trail ends at a hidden waterfall. Jette Finsborg
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Friday August 4
Hike   FULL B+ Giant Steps, Paradise Valley 21 km 400 m 2075 m 8 hrs 12
7:00 am $10 Smoke and weather conditions appear to be good for Lake Louise area. Richard Weingardt
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Sunday August 6
Hike C+ Larch Islands 8 km negligble m m 3 hrs 6
10:00 am $0 Need for water sandals and hiking poles for shallow Bow River side channel crossings, unofficial trails and gravel flats. Start of hike at Save-On, optional lunch in town upon return. Gian-Duri Giger
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Wednesday August 9
Hike A+ Niblock (Lake Louise area) 14 km 1270 m 2976 8 hrs 8
6:45 am $9 May change date within the week to catch good weather. J.R. Michel
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Hike   FULL B+ Piggy Plus 15 km 700 m m 7 hrs 12
8:00 am $7 Off the Smith Dorien Road, hike to the ridge for a close up view of French and Robertson Glaciers,​ no scrambling, Ed Neufeld
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Hike   FULL B Little Highwood Pass traverse (S to N) 10 km 500 m gain
650 m loss
2545 m hrs 8-12
8:00 am $11 Reconnaissance – expect route finding fun & moderate bushwacking, Varied terrain – meadows, forest, tarns,scree and creek crossing, Car shuttle, Water shoes recommended Martin & Julia Hall
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Hike   FULL B Eiffel Lake 12 km 400 m 2287 m 7 hrs 15
6:45 am $10   Departure time has been revised to increase the chance of parking space at the lodge. Kevin McCormick
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Hike   FULL C Bow Glacier Falls 10 km 95 m 8 hrs 12
8:00 am $12 Trail head at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge 37 km up Ice Fields Parkway Gary McLaughlin
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Hike   FULL D Ptarmigan Cirque 5.5 km 250 m 2700 m 6 hrs 12
9:30 am $11 Steep switch-back for 150m over .8k. A bit of a grunt going up but the view is spectacular, well worth the effort. Frances Robinson
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Canoeing Beginner/Intermediate Two Jack Lake variable 3 hrs no max
9:15 am $0 Call for interest in canoeing. Bring own canoe or kayak, inkl. safety vest, wind/rain protection for canoeing practice. Meet at Save-On and drive your own car/canoe. Gian-Duri Giger
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Friday August 11
Hike B Windy Point (Wind Valley Area) 11.5 km 560 m m 5 hrs 12
9:00 am $2 Hike dependent on smoke levels. Steady B pace, minimal stops. Creek crossing over sketchy downed logs. Challenging footing for a little bit after lunch before back on the wide trail. No exposure. Bring lots of water. Shirley Woolsey
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Monday August 14
Hike   FULL C+ Galatea Creek (Hwy 40) to Lillian Lake 12 km 500 m m 7+ hrs 12
9:00 am $8 8-9 stable bridge crossings. (Away Aug 7-9) Helen Read
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Wednesday August 16
Hike A Niles (Yoho) 25 km 1400 m 2972 m 9 hrs 12
6:30 am $10 May change date within the week to catch good weather. J.R. Michel
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Hike   FULL A at B pace Windtower above Wind Valley on the route to West Wind Pass 10 km ret 1000 m m 7 hrs 12
7:45 am $6 a few minor cliff bands, no exposure Ed Neufeld
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Hike   FULL B at C pace Paget Lookout, Yoho NP / West Louise 7 km 520 m 2135 m 8 hrs 12
9:00 am $10 Steep Geoff Williams
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Hike   FULL C High Rockies Trail; Sparrowhawk to Driftwood -Shuttle required 12 km 95 m -total gain 290 m 1835 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 am $4 Marilyn Wilson
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Hike C Yoho P.P./Emerald Lake circuit 5.2 km 0 m 1300 m 6 hrs 12
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Hike D Bow Valley / Kananaskis Dam 5 km 50 m m 4.5 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 Apparently the “no trespass” signs are down. I will double check. Flowing Waters etc. will be an alternative. Frances Robinson
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Monday August 21
Hike   FULL B Bryant Lake 14 km 400 m 2100 m hrs 8-12
8:00 am $10 Reconnaissance – expect route finding fun & moderate bushwacking Martin & Julia Hall
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Wednesday August 23
Hike A Iceberg Lake – Icefields Parkway 10 km 500 m 2260 m 8 hrs 12
8:00 am $12 A little easy scrambling, minor exposure, water shoes required for creek crossing. Patty Glover
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Hike A- at B pace Pocaterra Ridge, Kananaskis Highway 40 10.5 km 700 m m 8.5 hrs 12
7:45 am $11 Ridge one way from South to North, some steep sections, no scrambling. Ed Neufeld
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Hike   FULL B+ South Baldy 12.4 km 740 m 2200 m 6 hrs 15
8:00 am $5 At a guide pace. Larry Clark
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Hike B+ Three Sister’s Pass and outlier – Spray Lakes 7 km 610 m m 7 hrs 15
8:30 am $3 up rocky creek bed, slight scramble above small canyon Frank McIntyre
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Hike   FULL B Sparrowhawk Tarns 12 km 700 m 2400 m 6-7 hrs 12
8:00 am $5 Kevin McCormick
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Hike   FULL B Rae Glacier (Elbow Lake Parking Lot) 9 km 500 m 2600 m 7 hrs 10
9:30 am $10 The trail has been washed out in several places. We will find our way though the rocky creek bed
with the help of cairns and will attempt to climb up to the terminal moraine of Rae Glacier.
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Hike   FULL C Annette Lake 11.4 km 385 m 2105 m 6 hrs 12
8:00 am $10 Early departure since this hike trail head is about 3km on right along the Moraine Lake Road at the Paradise Valley parking lot. Marilyn Wilson
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Hike   FULL D Lake Minnewanka to Stewart Canyon 4-5 km minimal m 4 hrs 12
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Monday August 28
Hike   FULL B+ Rummel Lake + Pass – Spray Lakes Road 14 km 550 m 2360 m 8 hrs 8
8:00 am $6 cont. from meadows above lake to pass if dry conditions ( rubble ) Gian-Duri Giger
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Hike B Grizzly Col traverse to Hwy 40 12 km 700 m 2770 m 8 hrs 12
8:00 am $11 Reconnaissance hike. May venture along ridge towards Grizzly Peak. Steep sections, minor exposure. Elevation loss of 835m. Car shuttle required. Martin Hall
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Tuesday August 29
Hike B+ Three Isle Lake – PLPP 21 km 475 m 2160 m 10-11 hrs 12
7:30 am $15 Involves headwall. Helen Read
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Wednesday August 30
Hike   FULL A Noseeum loop – Hwy 93 north of Lake Louise 22 km 1050 m 2650 m 10-11 hrs 12
7:15 am $10 Up Noseeum Creek to plateau, cross to Molar Pass, down Mosquito Creek. Some easy scrambling, some route-finding. Patty Glover
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Hike A at B pace The Summit Series #3 – Heart Mountain circuit 11 km 910 m 2157 m 7 hrs 12
9:00 am $3 A steep climb with some easy scrambling and mild exposure. Two summits for the price of one – Heart Mountain and Grant MacEwan Peak. Richard Weingardt
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Hike   FULL B+ Mt. St. Piran 13 km 920 m 2650 m 8 hrs 12
7:30 am $9 Great Views of Lake Louise and Environs Kevin and Joy Smith
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Lake Louise / 2 Beehives, 3 Lakes & A Catwalk 12 – 14 km 600 – 700 m 2300 m 9 hrs 12
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$10 Exact route still being planned but will visit Big Beehive, Little Beehive, Lakes Louise, Mirror, Agnes (incl Teahouse), and hopefully the catwalk. Geoff Williams
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Hike   FULL C+ Chester Lake and Elephant rocks – Spray Lakes Rd. 12 km 400 m m 5-6 hrs 12
8:30 am $6   Had to abort hike after 20 min due to feeding bears on the trail directly in front of us.
Turned back and crossed to Burstall trail went to the flood plane and returned, approximately 10K.
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Hike   FULL C Boom Lake, Banff National Park 10.5 km 175 m 2000 m 6 hrs 15
8:45 am $7 Tree lined Trail to Open Vistas as the Lake Donna Smith
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Hike D Wasootch Creek Trail – Kananaskis 5 km minimal m 6 hrs 12
10:00 am $5 Frances Robinson
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Wednesday September 6
Hike/scramble A Castle Mountain – Banff 25 km 1500 m 2700 m 10 hrs 10
6:45 am $8 Depending on the weather and smoke, we will try to reach one of the the low spots of Castle mountain looking down SW to the highway. Wondering around in the basin might be an alternative. Dana Roman
Hike   FULL B+ Porcupine Ridge – Hwy 40 8.7 km 713 m 2118 m 6 hrs 15
8:00 am $5 At a guide pace. Larry Clark
Hike   FULL B Sherbrooke Lake and beyond – Yoho 14 km 500 m 2100 m 8 hrs 12
8:00 am $10 Yoho Park. Meadows and waterfalls beyond the lake. Glenda Waddingham
Hike   FULL C Sherbrooke Lake – Yoho Nat. Park 6.2 km 200 m m 5 hrs 12
9:00 am $10 Most elevation gain in first 1.4 km, then gradual, slow gain to lake. Maureen Martel
Hike D Ribbon Creek – Kananaskis Country 5-6 km 100 m m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $6 Gwen Craig



Monday September 11
Hike B Powderface Area – South Lusk Meadows 11 km 400 m 2000 m 5.5 hrs + 2.5 hrs driving 12, min 4
8:00 am $10 incl car wash Reconnaissance hike, expect sloshy sections, crowds are unlikely ! Martin Hall
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Wednesday September 13
Hike   POSTPONED
to 09/20
A Whitehorn-Richardson Circuit – Lake Louise 18 km 975 m * 2800 m 10-11 hrs 12
7:30 am $10 plus $11 for gondola The fun begins with a Lake Louise Ski Area gondola ride half way up Whitehorn before we hike the circuit. Some scrambling and a narrow ridge involved. We get a great locals’ package for the gondola ride of $11 (instead of $34.95). YOU WILL NEED PHOTO ID SHOWING LOCAL ADDRESS. * 1300m loss. Noëla Yates
Hike   POSTPONED
to 09/20
A- to B+ Piggy Plus Peak – Spray Lakes Road 14 km 800 m 2534 m 9.5 hrs 12
8:00 am $6 Not the usual Piggy Plus Col, but rather a straightforward but interesting peak roughly one km. south of the col. Possible to stop just short of the peak, which would decrease the elevation gain by about a hundred meters (B+). Maryann Ayim and Jeff Yates
Hike   POSTPONED
to Mon 09/18
B Taylor Lake and Panorama Meadows 17.7 km 730 m 2200 m 8 hrs 12
7:45 am $8 The Panorama meadows, a short, but steep climb from Taylor Lake, should be awash with the gold of Larch trees. Julia Hall and Linda Korsbrek
Hike   POSTPONED
to 09/27
C Bow Glacier Falls, Banff National Park 10.0 km 100 m 2040 m 8 hrs 15
8:45 am $12 37 km north on the Icefields Parkway (#93N) from the Hwy #1 turn off. Park behind Num-Ti-Ja Lodge. Please arrive behind Save-On 15 minutes early for check in. Marion Rogers
Hike D Lake Louise River Trail – Bow River loop 7.1 km minimal m 6.5 hrs 12
9:30 am $9 Phoned the info centre ,they thought parking by the restaurant would be no problem. Frances Robinson



Monday September 18
Hike   FULL B Taylor Lake and Panorama Meadows 17.7 km 730 m 2200 m 8 hrs 12
7:45 am $8 The Panorama meadows, a short, but steep climb from Taylor Lake, should be awash with the gold of Larch trees. Julia Hall and Linda Korsbrek



Tuesday September 19
Hike/Scramble   Moved from Sept 20th due to forecasted weather A The Orphan – Driftwood picnic area on Spray Lake 9 km 895 m 2546 m 5.5 hrs 8
9:00 am $5 Hike up Creek, Steep Drainage and Slope, Easy Scramble. Pat Petley










Wednesday September 20
Hike A Whitehorn-Richardson Circuit – Lake Louise 18 km 975 m * 2800 m 10-11 hrs 12
7:30 am $10 plus $11 for gondola The fun begins with a Lake Louise Ski Area gondola ride half way up Whitehorn before we hike the circuit. Some scrambling and a narrow ridge involved. We get a great locals’ package for the gondola ride of $11 (instead of $34.95). YOU WILL NEED PHOTO ID SHOWING LOCAL ADDRESS. * 1300m loss. Noëla Yates
Hike   CANCELLED A at B pace Tent Ridge Horseshoe – Spray Lakes Road 10.5 km 823 m 2554 m 7 hrs 12
7:30 am $6 There is one short (about 10 steps) scrambly section through a rock face with some exposure and one steep rubbly downhill section at the end of the ridge. Maryann Ayim
Hike A- to B+ Piggy Plus Peak – Spray Lakes Road 14 km 800 m 2534 m 9.5 hrs 12
8:00 am $6 Not the usual Piggy Plus Col, but rather a straightforward but interesting peak roughly one km. south of the col. Possible to stop just short of the peak, which would decrease the elevation gain by about a hundred meters (B+). Maryann Ayim and Jeff Yates
Hike B+ Healy/Simpson Pass circuit 21.5 km 655 m 2330 m 8 hrs 12
7:00 am $6 Trails hopefully stay open, Larches should be golden, return loop over Simpson Pass.   Updated Sept 5th: The Healy-and Simpson trails have been re-opened. Trip destination may have to be changed on a short term notice to Chester Lake and upper tarns if trails closed again. Gian-Duri Giger
Hike   FULL B Arnica Lake and Ridge Beyond 13 km 750 m 2200 m 6-7 hrs 12
8:00 am $7 There is a loss of 100m going to Vista Lake; then a climb of 600 m to Arnica Lake. The ridge lies about one km beyond Arnica Lake. Lots of larches present. Kevin McCormick
Hike   FULL B Chester Lake/ Three Lakes Valley 12 km 550 m m 6 hrs + driving 12
8:30 am $7 This hike will be at a moderate but steady pace, with few stops. We will hike up from the lake, past the Elephant Rocks and probably finish at the second lake. Hopefully the larches will be turning. Susan Dorion
Hike   FULL
Sept20 Update: Cancelled due to rain and wind in the area
C+ Cochrane, Glenbow Ranch Park 10+ km 200 m m 6 hrs 12
8:30 am $10   Sept 19 Update:Parking will be next to the recycling bins in the Save-on parking lots, where we used to park. There is work being done on the other parking area. Margaret and Menno Froese
Hike D BVPP-Flowing Waters/Montane Trail 5 km 75 m m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 Weather forecast for next week is not great so we’ll stay close to home Frances Robinson







Wednesday September 27
Hike   FULL A Lineham Ridge – south of Highwood Pass 16 km 950/1150 m 2500/2680 m 10 hrs 10
7:30 am $12 A long ridge walk with the opportunity to scramble to the summit past the cairn depending on group. Time includes 3hrs driving. Bill Rowe
Hike   FULL B Tryst Lake and Ridge 9 km 500 m 2500 m 6 hrs 15
9:30 am $6 Expect slippery conditions – grippers may be helpful Frank McIntyre
Hike   FULL B Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit 16 km 150 m 1800 m 8 hrs 12
8:30 am $10 Kevin and Joy Smith
Hike   FULL C Bow Glacier Falls, Banff National Park 10 km 100 m 2,040 m 8 hrs 15
Depart 8:45 am
Meet 15 mins earlier.
$12 37 km north on the Icefields Parkway (#93N) from the Hwy #1 turn off. Park behind Num-Ti-Ja Lodge. Marion Rogers
Hike D Banff-Cascade Ponds to Bankhead & return 6 km Minimal m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $4 50m elevation gain if we go up to church steps for lunch. Frances Robinson





Wednesday October 4th
Hike   FULL A at B Pace Taylor pass from Morraine Lake via Consolation Lakes and back the same way 15 km 750 m 2500 m 8 hrs including driving 12
7:45 am $10 boulder hopping, some trail finding, (if parking will be a problem, we will go to Paget Peak – extra $2.00 for driving) Dana Roman
Hike   FULL B Yamnuska Ridge 7.2 km 460 m 1829 m 4-5 hrs 15
9:30 am $4 An easy hike to enjoy fall colours. Frank McIntyre
Hike D Kananaskis Forestry Trails or Jamboree Grounds 3 or 5 km minimal m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 or $5 3km or 5km depending upon the weather. Frances Robinson






Wednesday October 11th
Hike   Cancelled – Poor Weather A- Helipad of Mt. Lady Macdonald 7 km 917 m 2300 m 5-6 hrs 10
10:00 am Meet at Parking lot at Cougar Creek 0$ Hope to see some of the golden eagle migration. Binoculars optional. Paul and Nancy D’Agostino
Hike   FULL B Sparrowhawk Tarns 11 km 750 m 2400 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 am $5 Frank McIntyre
Hike
Photo Special
C Banff NP Johnston Canyon.
Option (group input) to go beyond Upper Falls to turnround max 5km from trailhead.
10 km 200 m m 6 hrs 15
9:30 am $5 Update Oct 09: BNP website reports trail “good”. If you want to enter the tunnel or splash zones, you may want to take lightweight cleats if you have them but not mandatory. Geoff Williams
Hike D Banff/Vermillion Lakes 5 km Minimal m m 5.5 hrs 12
10:00 am $4 Weather forecast no looking good so fingers crossed. Frances Robinson





Wednesday October 18th
Hike A Little Lougheed 6 km 750 m 2500 m 5 hrs 12
9:00 am $4 Patty Glover
Hike B Barrier Lake Lookout 12 km 600 m m 6 hrs 15
9:30 am $4 John Neumann
Hike D Vermilion Lakes 5 km Minimal m m 5.5 hrs 12
10:00 am $4 Let’s try again, weather looks better. Frances Robinson





Wednesday October 25th
Hike (Up only)   FULL B Sulphur Mountain 5.5 km 6055 m m 4.5 hrs 16
9:30 am $5 MUST have GRIPPERS!!! Shirley Woolsey
Hike   FULL C Harvie Heights Loop, Sunset
Ridge, Montane Traverse, Meander Trail
10 km 250 m 1570 m 4 hrs 8
11:00 am $0 Grippers ? Gian-Duri Giger
Hike D Canmore/old dam on Three Sisters creek 6.5 km 50 m m 5.5 hrs 12
10:15 am This will involve riding the bus so be sure to have $1 – in change. Feel free to e-mail me for further information on this. Frances Robinson



Wednesday November 1st

Hike/Snowshoe   FULL B Black Prince to Penstock 6.5 km +160, – 250 m 1850 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 am $7 car shuttle required – cross suspension bridge Frank McIntyre





Wednesday November 8th
Hike/Snowshoe   FULL Moderate Saw Mill – to – Chester Lake – trailhead ( with Mt. Murray View Point ) 10 km 300 m 1900 m 6 – 8 hrs 12
8:15 am $6 car shuttle required , some trees may be down , possibly requiring some limbing – causing some time delay, I’ll bring hatchet/hand saw ! Gian-Duri Giger
Snowshoe D Kananaskis Jamboree Grounds 2-3 km none m 2 hrs
10:00 am $3 This is just a practice run, bring your snowshoeing equipment and we will make sure everything is in good working order and ready to go. Co-ordinator: Frances Robinson



Tuesday November 14th
XC Easy to moderate Great Divide – Lake Louise 16 or 22 km m m 7 hrs 12
8:45 am $10 16 kms to Divide hut or 22 kms to O’Hara RR tracks. (now tracked) Co-ordinator: Helen Read




Wednesday November 15th
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate Chester Lake and Elephant Rocks 10 km 420 m 2250 m 5-6 hrs 15
9:30 am $6 Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe D Bow Valley/Yamnuska 4-5 km Minimal m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $4 Frances Robinson



Saturday November 18th
XC Public Skiing Canmore Nordic Centre Opens For Winter Season km m m hrs



Tuesday November 21
XC Refresher All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre Daylodge
Meet in West-end Room, then on-SNOW
km m m hrs
10 am – Noon
1 – 3 pm
$0 Experienced skiers will share knowledge with new or less experienced Co-ordinator: Geoff Williams




Wednesday November 22
Snowshoe Moderate Elpoca Falls – Highwood Pass Area 6.5 km 160 m 1900 m 7 hrs 15
9:00 $10 Grippers advisable Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe Easy Cascade Ponds to Bankhead – Banff 5 km minimal m 5 hrs 15
10:00 $4 Will not go up to viewpoint. Please bring your lunch. Gwen Craig




Thursday November 23
XC Refresher
CANCELLED
All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre Daylodge
Meet in West-end Room, then on-SNOW
km m m hrs
10 am – Noon
1 – 3 pm
$0 Update Nov 23: A combination of rain and warm temperatures has created a surface ice layer and conditions of little practice value. Co-ordinator: Geoff Williams
XC
CANCELLED
Moderate Moraine Lake Road via Tramline with possible Fairview circuit. 15 km m m 7 hrs 12
8:30 $10 Will cancel if outright raining, waxless might work best. Helen Read



Saturday November 25
Hike   FULL B The Pub Series #1 – Silvertip Pub 11 km 220 m m 3.5-4 hrs 12
9:30 at Silvertip parking lot $0 The Pub Series will be walks that finish at a pub for a late lunch. This will be a loop hike from the Silvertip parking lot heading west. Bring grippers and a snack for elevenses. Time is for the hike only. If you want to just hike, that’s ok too. Richard Weingardt




Tuesday November 28
XC Refresher All Levels Nordic Centre Stadium
Meet at Daylodge West-end room
km m 1500 m hrs Unlimited
1 – 3 pm $0 Improve efficiency of level technique and get some exercise.
Experienced skiers will help if asked
Geoff Williams
XC
POSTPONED
Experienced
Speed= Med steady
Out of Town TBA Depending on Conditions km m m hrs
09:30 am $10 Update Nov 27: Key words in latest reports "Recent rain", "Sleet", "Wind", "Natural hazards", "Very fast", "Sticky patches". Did consider making into an exploration, but doesn’t even sound like enough fun to justify the driving and gas. Geoff Williams



Wednesday November 29
Snowshoe   FULL Moderate Edworthy Falls – Elbow Lake Area 10 km 170 m 2150 m 7 hrs 15
9:00 $10 Grippers advisable Frank McIntyre


Thursday November 30
XC Refresher All Levels Nordic Centre Stadium
Meet at Daylodge West-end room
km m 1500 m hrs Unlimited
1 – 3 pm $0 Improve efficiency of level technique and get some exercise. Experienced skiers will help if asked Geoff Williams



Friday December 1
XC Moderate Upper Tramline and Moraine Lake Road 20 km m m 7 hrs 12
8:30 $10 Should be a nice blue wax day with a little new snow. Helen Read



Monday December 4
Snowshoe Moderate Route: #27 at Lake Louise ? km m m 7 hrs 12
9:30 $10 A relatively new snowshoe trail at LL (recon of sorts). Starting at Great Divide/Lk Louise parking lot. Will try to obtain distance from Info Centre. Helen Read



Tuesday December 05
XC Refresher All Levels Nordic Centre / Meet in Daylodge West-end room km m 1500 m hrs Unlimited
1 – 3 pm $0 Update Mon Dec 04: Snow-making at full bore. No restrictions due to races.
Improve efficiency of level technique and get some exercise.
Experienced skiers will help if asked
Geoff Williams



Wednesday December 6
Hike   FULL B- Yamnuska Natural Area and Big Fir Tree 10 km 300 m 1465 m 5 hrs 12
10:00 $3 Bring grippers. Richard Weingardt



Thursday December 07
XC Exploration Ability= Experienced
Speed=
Med steady
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park 10-15 km 400-600 m m 8 hrs
09:00 am $10 Reports from South end promising, but need to test trails departing from multiple trailheads. Must be able to handle whatever we find. Geoff Williams





Friday December 8
XC Moderate Great Divide-Lower Telemark-Peyto-Fairview – Lake Louise 15-16 km m m 6 hrs 12
9:00 $10 To top of big hill before turnaround. Helen Read



Tuesday December 12
NO XC @ CNC Nordic Centre Trails Closed until 3pm for World Cup km m 1500 m hrs Unlimited
$0 Geoff Williams




Wednesday December 13
Snowshoe Moderate Chester to Ruster Creek – Spray Lakes Area 9.5 km 340 m 2210 m 6 hrs 15
9:30 $6 3 km trail breaking, 1.5 km of bushwhacking Frank McIntyre
Snowshoe D Great Divide – Lake Louise Area 4 km m m 5.5 hrs 15
9:30 $9 This will be the last D snowshoeing trip until the New Year. We will have lunch at the Info Centre. Gwen Craig



Thursday December 14
NO XC @ CNC Nordic Centre Trails Closed until 3pm for World Cup km m 1500 m hrs Unlimited
$0 Geoff Williams



Friday December 15
XC Intermediate Pipestone Trails 13-15 km m m hrs 10
9am behind Save-On $10 recon of where best snow is (blue/green), early season conditions due to lack of snow Helen Read



Saturday December 16
Hike   FULL B- The Pub Series #2 – Canmore Legion 10 km minimal m 3 hrs 12
10:00 $0 This Pub Series walk will start/finish at the Legion where we will go for lunch. We will hike various trails and explore the far reaches of Larch Island along the river. Bring grippers, there is lots of ice. Richard Weingardt



Tuesday December 19
XC Refresher All Levels Nordic Centre / Meet in Daylodge West-end room km m 1500 m hrs Unlimited
10 am – Noon
1 – 3 pm
$0 Experienced skiers will help if asked Geoff Williams



Wednesday December 20
Snowshoe   FULL Intermediate Commonwealth Lake 7.5 km 250 m 2075 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 $6 steep ascent Frank McIntyre




Thursday December 21

XC Intermediate+ PLPP: starting from Boulton 18 km m m 7 hrs 10
8:30 $10 Skier Bob Special: Climb up Whiskey Jack, Tyrwhitt, Elk Pass, Fox, Moraine circuit Helen Read




Thursday December 28
XC Refresher All Levels Nordic Centre / Meet in Daylodge West-end room km m 1500 m hrs Unlimited
10 am – Noon
1 – 3 pm
$0 Experienced skiers will help if asked Geoff Williams
XC Intermediate Baker Creek parking lot to Castle Lookout return   NOTE Destination Change 20 km m m 6-7 hrs 10
8:30 am $10 slow steady pace Helen Read