Meanderthals Trips 2015

This list provides suggestions for those planning to lead hikes
The information is not guaranteed in any way and all readers should do their own research before embarking on any of the routes listed here

2015

Sun Jan 04

• Full Moon X-C , Cascade Fire Rd , 12 kms to bridge return , intermediate , 3 hrs , limit 10 ,
  6:30 PM meet at Save-on , $3 , Headlamps/hot drink a necessity. Fire Road has been trackset Dec 29th , Helen Read
  

Mon Jan 05

• Snowshoe , Moderate , Lower Chester Loop and Mount Murray Viewpoint , 6.8 km return , 200 m elevation , 4 hrs , limit 15 ,
  9:30 am at Save-On , $6 gas contribution , Steve Pakula.
  

Tues Jan 06

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , n/a km , n/a m , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , XC skills and gear session , Explore trails. Carry water and snack.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Geoff Williams.
  

Wed Jan 07

• Backcountry-XC , Light Touring ski trip , no avalanche exposure , Intermediate , Sawmill-Loop , 14 km ,
  undulating terrain , 380 m cumulative elevation gain , 1990 m , 7hrs , limit 10 , 09:30 , $6 , metal edges and skins necessary/an asset , Gian-Duri Giger
  

• Snowshoe , Difficult , Chester Lake - Elephant Rocks and beyond - round 2 , 10 km return , 375m , max elev 2267 , 4-5 hrs , Limit 15 ,
  9:30 at Save-on , Gas contribution $6 , some exploring and sliding above Elephant Rocks , Frank McIntyre
  

• Snowshoe , Easy , Bankhead from Cascade Ponds , 8 km , 100 m , 4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:30 am , $ 3 , check e-mail in the morning for changes , Gundel Rau
  

Thurs Jan 08

• XC-2 LEVELS , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park ,
  Basic Level: 8 - 12 km , 150 - 250 m , Basic leader needed - volunteer now and choose trails.
  Intermediate Level: 12 - 16 km , 200 - 400 m , Leader: Bill McKeever
  10am at CNC , $0 , Organiser Geoff Williams
  

Mon Jan 12

• Snowshoe Easy/Moderate , Barrier Forestry Interpr. Trail to Old Mill Road , 5 km , 180 m , 1534 m , 2-3 hrs , limit 12
  9:00 am , behind Save -on , $5 gas , will be back for the Life Long Learning , Gundel Rau ,
  

Tues Jan 13

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , n/a km , n/a m , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , XC skills and gear session , Explore trails. Carry water and snack.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Geoff Williams.
  

• XC Intermediate/Medium speed , FULL , Goat Creek to Banff ("Roam" Bus return) , 19 Km , 100 m but mostly downhill , 4 - 6 hrs , 6
  9:30 am at Canmore Nordic Centre for shuttle up hill to trail head , $3 ($6 if under 65) ,
  Organiser: Geoff / Leader: Bill McKeever ,
  

Wed Jan 14

• Downhill , Sunshine Village , half day skiing , blue runs , 2 to 2.5hrs , limit 3 ,
  7:55 at Save On, $7. Bring your skiing to the next level with free tips from level II ski instructor , Paul Roman
  

• Snowshoe , Easy , Hogarth lakes – Mud Lake Circuit , 4.5 km , 5 hours +/- , flat terrain , limit 12
  9:00 departure from Save-on Foods lot , Gas contribution $5 , there may be options to further explore the area if time permits
  please check your email 8 am before leaving for possible changes due to adverse weather , Jack Whitworth
  

• Snowshoe Moderate , "Little Buller" Creek to Spray Lakes , 6 km , 100 m , 3-4 hrs , limit 12
  9:15 am , $4 gas , Gundel Rau
  

Thurs Jan 15

• XC (2 levels) , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Check conditions at http://skierbob.ca/2015/01/skiing-at-its-best-4/
  Basic Level: 8 - 12 km , 150 - 250 m , On-trail leader needed - volunteer now and choose trails.
  Intermediate Level: 12 - 16 km , 200 - 400 m , On-trail Leader needed - volunteer now and choose trails
  9 am , $10 , Organiser Geoff Williams
  

Tues Jan 20

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , n/a km , n/a m , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , XC skills and gear session , Explore trails. Carry water and snack.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Geoff Williams.
  

Wed Jan 21

• Snowshoe Trip: Easy , Penstock Loop and Canyon Trail (Peter Lougheed Park) , 6.6 km , elevation gain 64 m , 5-6 hours including travel time , 15 participants
  9 am start at Save-on Foods lot, gas contribution $5
  This trip will start and finish at different locations which are about 10 minutes or so drive apart necessitating shuffling a car , Leader Jack Whitworth
  

• Snowshoe Trip , Moderate , Chickadee Valley , 7 km , elevation gain 200 m , 1830 m max elev , 6-8 hours , 15 participants
  9 am at Save-on Foods lot , gas contribution $7 , Frank McIntyre
  

Thurs Jan 22

• XC , intermediate , Chester Lake , 10 km , 325 m , 2225 m , 6 hrs , 6 ,
  09:30 , $ 6 , skier tracked , steel edges recommended , Gian-Duri Giger
  

Wed Jan 28

• Downhill , Sunshine Village , half day skiing , blue runs , 2 to 2.5hrs , limit 3 ,
  7:55 at Save-On , $7 , Bring your skiing to the next level with free tips from level II ski instructor , Paul Roman

• Snowshoe, Easy/Moderate , Shark (Marushka) Lake , 9 km return , 150m , 5 hours , Limit 12 ,
  9:00 a.m. Save-On , Gas Contribution $5 , John Neumann
  Must Sign-up:   johnneumann@hotmail.com    Click to EASY ADDRESS email

Tues Jan 27

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , n/a km , n/a m , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , XC skills and gear session , Explore trails. Carry water and snack

Thurs Jan 29

• XC-Intermediate , Lake Louise Upper or Pipestone, POSTPONED to at least next week - lack of snow/icy conditions ,
  

• XC-Basic , Lake Louise Basic Group Cancelled - no participants

Mon Feb 02

• XC-Intermediate , Lake O’Hara Fire Road to lake , 22 kms , 5-6 hrs , limit 10
  9am at Save-On parking lot , Gas contribution $10 , Good snowplow an asset for return , Helen Read
  

Tues Feb 03

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , n/a km , n/a m , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , XC skills and gear session , Explore trails. Carry water and snack.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Geoff Williams.
  

Wed Feb 04

• Snowshoe , Easy/Moderate , Commonwealth Lake , 9km return , 150M , Limit 12 ,
  9:30am at Save-On parking lot , Gas contribution $5 , John Neumann.
  

Fri Feb 06

• XC-Easy/Intermediate , Castle Lookout to Baker Creek return (and possibly beyond Baker Creek) , 20 kms
  9:30 am at Save-On parking lot , $10 , 4-5 hrs., limit 10 , (favored stage of loppet) , Helen Read.
  

Mon Feb 09

• XC-Easy/Intermediate , Lake Louise circuit: Lower/Upper Tramline/Peyto/Great Divide/Lower Telemark loop/Peyto/Tramline , 21 kms ,
  9:00 am at Save-On parking lot , $10 , 4-5 hrs., limit 10 , Walk across road x 4 , Helen Read.
  

Mon Feb 09

• Snowshoe-Moderate , Gawby Gulch , Connector , Monica Creek , 5 km , 230 m , 2000m , 3 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:00 am at Save-On , $5 , a short part is very steep down, otherwise moderate, planning to be back for Life Long Learning , Gundel Rau.
  

Tues Feb 10

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , n/a km , n/a m , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , XC skills and gear session , Explore trails. Carry water and snack.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Geoff Williams.
  

Wed Feb 11

• Downhill session, Sunshine Village , half day skiing , blue runs , 2 to 2.5hrs , limit 3 ,
  7:55 at Save-On , $7 , Bring your skiing to the next level with free tips from level II ski instructor , Paul Roman
  

Wed Feb 11

• XC-Intermediate , Emerald Lake area: Start @ Natural bridge: Connector to Emerald Lake return , 22 kms , limit 10 ,
  8:30 am at Save-On parking lot , $12 , 4-5 hrs., Some steeper hills on Connector ,
  Alternate if conditions not good on Connector: Kicking Horse Trail + Alluvial Fan 22 kms , Helen Read.
  

Wed Feb 11

• Snowshoe-Difficult ,Changed to Cheswall Creek, limit 12 ,
  9:00 at Save-On , $ 6 , Frank McIntyre.
  

Wed Feb 11

• Snowshoe-Moderate FULL, Burstall Loop over Hump , 6 km , 295 m , 2050 m , 3-4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 am at Save-On , $6 , Gundel Rau.
  

Wed Feb 11

• Snowshoe-Easy , Black Prince (Warspite Lake), 4 km (part is a loop), 120 m elevation gain, 4-5 hours on trail , limit 12 people ,
  9:00 am at Save-On parking lot , $5 , Jack Whitworth.
  

Tues Feb 17

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , 6 - 12 km , <200 , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , polish XC skills on man-made snow trails.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Group will self-organise and lead this week
  

Wed Feb 18

• Snowshoe-Easy , Ross Lake (access from the Lake O’Hara parking area), 5.4 km , 100 m elevation , 6 hours including travel time , 15 ,
  9 am start from Save-on Food lot, gas contribution $6, leader Jack Whitworth.
  

Wed Feb 18

• Snowshoe-difficult , Restor Creek (up to Chester Lake and down creek to the north) , 9 km , 315 m , 2220 m , 5-6 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:30 am start from Save-on Food lot, gas $6, some sliding involved-car shuttle as well , Frank McIntyre.
  

Tues Feb 24

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , n/a km , n/a m , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , XC skills and gear session , Explore trails. Carry water and snack.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Geoff Williams.
  

Tues Feb 24

• Downhill session, Sunshine Village , half day skiing , blue runs , 2 to 2.5hrs , limit 3 ,
  7:55 at Save-On, $7. Bring your skiing to the next level with free tips from level II ski instructor , Paul Roman.
  

Wed Feb 25

• Snowshoe, Easy/Moderate, Watridge Lake, 7.6 km return, 100m elevation gain, 5 hours, limit 12 ,
  9:15 a.m. at Save-On, $5 gas, John Neumann

• Snowshoe, Moderate, Gawby Gulch up , GG Valley down , 6 km , 310 m , 4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:00 a.m. at Save-On, $5 gas, Gundel Rau

• Snowshoe, Difficult, Rummel Creek, 10 km return, 350m elevation gain, 5 hours, limit 12 ,
  9:30 a.m. at Save-On, $5 gas, Frank McIntyre

Thurs Feb 26

• XC Basic+Intermediate/Easy pace , Mount Shark + Watridge Lake area , 8 - 14 km , up to 200 m , All day , Unlimited 9 am , $6 , New snow over icy base reported , Geoff Williams

Tues Mar 03

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , n/a km , n/a m , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  DUE TO -22 MORNING TEMP AND FORECAST HIGH OF -8, WILL START AFTER LUNCH AT 1 pm in Daylodge, $0 , It's 1st Tuesday of month so do groceries while it warms up a bit! ,
  XC skills and gear session , Explore trails. Carry water and snack.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Geoff Williams.
  

Wed Mar 04

• Snowshoe , Moderate , Engadine Creek, North bank up and South bank down , 5 km , 390 m , 2100 m , 3-4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  10:00 am at Save-On, Gas $ 5 , steep uphill on hard packed trail, down with some sliding , Gundel Rau.
  

• Snowshoe , Difficult , Commonwealth Lake and above , 7.5 km , 280 m , 2075 m , 5 hrs , 12 people
  9:30 am at Save On , Gas Contribution $6 , Frank McIntyre
  

Tues Mar 10

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , n/a km , n/a m , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , XC skills and gear session , Explore trails. Carry water and snack.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Geoff Williams.
  

Wed Mar 11

• Snowshoe , Moderate - long , Rummel to Ruster , 9 km , 470m , 5-6hrs , limit 12
  9:00 at Save-On , gas $6 , some sliding and a car shuttle involved , Frank McIntyre
  

Sat Mar 14

• Surprise XC , Burstall Flats, then back along the lake and picked up the trail back down to parking lot
  $5 gas , skied perhaps 7-8 kms , rather wet rain/snow mix in 2+ and about 5 cars in parking lot , Helen Read
  

Tues Mar 17

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , 6 - 12 km , <200 , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , polish XC skills on man-made snow trails.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Group will self-organise and lead this week
  

Wed Mar 18

• Snowshoe , Moderate , Monica Creek loop , 6km , 350m , 4-5hrs , limit 12
  9:30 at Save-On , gas $5 , 10% off-trail , Mike Garrett
  

Tues Mar 24

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre , n/a km , n/a m , 1500 m , 2-6 hrs , no limit ,
  10 am in Daylodge, $0 , XC skills and gear session , Explore trails. Carry water and snack.
  Bring usual day-pack to practice balance with load , Geoff Williams.
  

• Downhill session, Sunshine Village , half day skiing , blue runs , 2 to 2.5hrs , limit 3
  7:55 at Save-On, $7. Bring your skiing to the next level with free tips from level II ski instructor , Paul Roman
  

Wed Mar 25

• Snowshoe , Easy/Moderate , Buller/Smuts/Monica/Spray Lakes , FULL , 8 km , 200 m , 4 hrs , limit 12
  9:15 am , gas $ 5 , Gundel Rau
  

• Snowshoe , Difficult , Commonwealth Ridge , FULL , 8 km , 2370 m , 530 m , 6 hrs , limit 12
  9:30 am , gas $ 5 , some sliding and bushwhacking involved , Frank McIntyre
  

Tues Mar 31

• XC CANCELLED - Tuesday program now ended , CNC ended winter operations on Mar 27 due to hot weather. Thanks to all who joined us on Tuesdays. Geoff Williams
  

Wed Apr 1

• Hike , B , Yamnuska Ridge , 7 km , 436 m , 1786 m , 5-6 hrs , limit 15
  9:30 , gas $3 , ice cleats a must for ridge part of trail , Frank McIntyre
  

• Hike , C+ , FULL , Yamnuska Natural Area (Hidden Valley, Big Douglas Fir, 3 Lakes) , 9 km , 200 m , 1500 m , 3-4 hrs , limit 12
  9:15 , gas $3 , weather and trail conditions may need a change of destination, check your e-mail in the morning , Gundel Rau
  

Wed Apr 08

• Meanderthals Annual General Meeting , 10:30 am , Creekside

Wed Apr 15

• Season Opening Hike , Easy , Johnson Lake Circuit including Hermits Cabin and Bow River overlook ,
  3.5km , minimal , 1500m , 3-4hrs , no limit ,
  9:30 at Save-on overflow, gas $1 , after hike lunch at Lakeside Picnic Tables, bring lunch , Geoff Williams.
  

Mon Apr 20

• C , Rafter 6 Loop , 8-9 km , 150 m , 4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 , $2 , some trail explorations , Gundel Rau.
  

Wed Apr 22

• A , Prairie View-Jewell Pass , 14 km , 500 m , 1,875 m , 5-6 hours , limit 12 ,
  9am , gas $5 , Patty Glover.
  

Wed Apr 22

• B , FULL Harvie Heights Loop , 10 km , 250 m , 1570 m , 4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15am , gas $0 , (Rock Creek, Sunset Ridge, Montane Traverse, Meander Trail) , Gundel Rau.
  

Wed Apr 22

• B , FULL Prairie View Lookout and Barrier Fire Lookout , 12 km return , 625 m , 1996 m , 5 hrs , limit 15 ,
  9:30 , gas $5 , possible ice on final ascent - bring ice grippers , Frank McIntyre.
  

Wed Apr 22

• C+ , Lusk Ck/Barrier Area Forestry Trails , 10 km. , 200 m , 1,590 m , 6 hrs , limit 14+Leader ,
  9:30am , $5 , Slow pace , Good views , Bring a small saw if you have one in case of branches down , Geoff Williams.
  

Wed Apr 29

• A , South peak of Mt. Baldy, 12.4 km return, 800m elevation gain, 5 hrs , Limit 12 ,
  9:00am , gas $5 , some easy scrambling , John Reeves.
  Must Sign-up:   jreeves1@telus.net    Click to EASY ADDRESS email

Wed Apr 29

• B , Spray River Loop , 12 km , 150 m , 5 hrs , limit 15 ,
  9:30am , gas $5 , Margaret and Menno Froese.
  Must Sign-up:   froesem@shaw.ca    Click to EASY ADDRESS email

Wed Apr 29

• B , FULL TransCanada Trail from Dead Mans Flats to Lac des Arcs via Rocky Mountain Vault cave, 11km , 450m , 1600m , 5 hrs , limit 15 ,
  9:30am, gas $0, Early season and subject to snow being gone. Will need 2 cars for shuttle, Graham Lock.
  Must Sign-up:   graham.lock@shaw.ca    Click to EASY ADDRESS email

Wed Apr 29

• B , FULL Sulphur Mountain Traverse , 12 Km , 704m , 2265m , 6 hrs , limit 12-15 people ,
  9.00am Save on Foods overflow parking lot , gas $5 , will spot cars at Cave and Basin , may require cleats ,
  will stop at top for lunch but no personal food allowed in the café , Co-leaders , Chris Duncan-Webb , David Minifie.
  Must Sign-up:   rainrite@telus.net    Click to EASY ADDRESS email

Wed Apr 29

• C , Ole Buck Loop , 5.5 km , 200 m , 1680 m , 3-4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15am , gas $ 6 , this hike is in the Sibbald area on Hwy 68 ( Daffern's Volume 2, # 82) , Gundel Rau.
  Must Sign-up:   gundel@shaw.ca    Click to EASY ADDRESS email

Tues May 05

• Special , All levels , Canmore Golf Club Restaurant , 0.1 km , 3 m , 1380 m , 2 hrs , no limit ,
  6:00 pm , Gas $0 , As a thanks to Geoff for the XC season we will be having dinner at Sandtraps in the Canmore Golf Club, Please sign up so I may book a table. Paul and Nancy D'Agostino
  

Wed May 06

• A , Lady McDonald East Peak if possible , 7km return , 1250m , 2600m , 6-7 hours , limit 10 ,
  9am at Cougar Creek parking lot , gas $0 , Dana Roman.
  

• B , Sibbald Area / Eagle Hill to Deer Ridge , 13.5 km , 650 m , 1750 m , 6 hrs , limit 12 ,
  8:15am , gas $6 , need two cars for car shuffle , Gundel Rau.
  

• B , FULL Castle Lookout , 8 km , 550 m , 2010 m , 6 hrs , limit 12 ,
  10:00am , gas $6 , Short early season hike, Will change if the weather does not cooperate. Paul and Nancy D'Agostino.
  

• B , Glenbow Ranch , 12-14km , 150m , 5hrs , limit 15 ,
  9:00am , gas $10 , Margaret and Menno Froese.
  

• C , Grotto Canyon, 5 km return, minimal elevation, no limit ,
  10:00am, loonie for gas, expect lots of short water and rock crossings, Anne deSoto.
  

Wed May 13

• A , Wasootch Ridge , 13Km return , 1100m , 2100m , 6 hrs , 12 ,
  meet at Save-On at 8:30 , gas $6 , John Reeves
  

• B , West Wind Pass , 6 km return , 393 m , 2,100 m , 5 hrs , no limit
  9:30 am , $4 , some minor exposure , Frank McIntyre
  

• C , Tunnel Mountain , 5 km return , 305 m , 1690 m , limit 16 ,
  10:00 , gas $2 , Anne & Lee deSoto.
  

Wed May 20

• A , East End of Rundle , 4km return , 3-5 hours , 900m , 2590m , limit 8
  9:00 am , $2 , Scramble near top with some minor exposure , Micro cleats for snow , Pat Petley
  

• B , FULL TransCanada Trail from Dead Man’s Flat’s to Lac des Arcs via Rocky Mountain Vault cave , 11km , 450m , 1600m , 5 hrs, limit 15 ,
  9:30AM , gas $0 , Bring the strongest flashlight you can carry , Graham Lock.
  

• B ,FULL Spencer Creek to Lougheed Cirque , 9 km , 500 m , 2220 m , 6hrs , 15
  9:45 am , $5 , Frank McIntyre
  

• C , FULL Changed to:Marble Canyon and Paint Pots - bear in area at Hoodoos ,
  7+ km , 150 m , 5hrs , limit 15 ,
  9:30am , gas $3 , Marilyn Wilson.
  

• C , Sibbald Deer Ridge Top - up and down by 'drier' East end avoiding springs on West cut-line , 5 km , 250 m , 1750 m , 14+Leader
  9:30am , $6 , Slow pace. Some plodable steep sections , Geoff Williams
  

Fri May 22

• B , C hike at a B pace, Grassi Lakes , 4 km return , 400 m , 2 hours , quick morning outing home before lunch
  9:30 , $ 0 , limit 10 , take own vehicle and meet at the Grassi Lake Trail Head at 9:30 , Shirley Woolsey
  

Wed May 27

• A , Loder via DoorJam , 7km return , 850m , 2,090m , 5 hrs , limit 8 ,
  9am , $3 , some easy scrambling over slabs , Patty Glover.
  

• B , Moose Mountain , 15 km return , 550m , 2457m , 6 hours , limit 12 ,
  8.00 a.m. , gas $12 , snowpack permitting , Martin Hall.
  

• B+ , Aylmer Lookout , 23.4 km return , 570m elev gain , 2052m , Limit 12
  7:45 a.m. , $3 , 8 hours , John Neumann
  

• C , Montane Traverse to Stoney's restaurant at SilverTip , 7 -8 km return , 220 m , 4 - 5 hrs , 12,
  10:00 am , $0 , Meet at the Cougar Creek parking lot. Purchase lunch at Stoney's Restaurant , Joyce Macleod / Elke Yoos / Elizabeth Jones
  

• C , Nr Castle Jct / Smith Lake and Copper Lake , 6 km , 200 m , 14 ,
  10 am , $5 , Geoff Williams
  

Mon June 01

• Cycling Trip , from Fenlands Recreation Centre parking lot in Banff to Castle Junction via 1-A , 60 kms.return , Limit 10 , Take own vehicle
  Meet at 9:30 from Fenlands Recreation Centre parking lot in Banff , Helen Read
  

Wed June 03

• A , Changed to Grassi/Highline East loop from Heart Mountain Horseshoe (slippery conditions),
  11 km, 930 m, 2150 m, 6-8 hrs, 8,
  8 AM, $3, John Martland
  

• B , Changed to Grassi Lakes - Yamnuska Ridge too slippery when wet Grassi Lakes , 4 km , 250 m , 3 hrs , limit 15 ,
  9:30am at Grassi Lakes Parking Lot , gas $0 , option to extend to Riders of Rohan if weather clears , Frank McIntyre
  

• C , Changed to Grassi Lakes from Jumping Pound Loop , 9 km , 300 m gain/loss , 5 hours , limit 15 ,
  9 am from Save-on Foods lot , gas $5 , Jack Whitworth.
  

Fri June 05

• B , First choice for June 3's sign-ups and some openings possible , Grotto Midline Trail + high loop on East side ,
  8+3 km , 330+180 m , 1700 m , 4-5 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15am , gas $0 , steep up and down, fairly levelled on traverse , Gundel Rau.
  

Mon June 08

• B+ , FULL , Razor's Edge to end of ridge and back , 8 km , 720 m , 1722 m , 4-5 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15am , gas $3 , steep rocky ridge and rock slabs, on the way back some variation on the lower part , Gundel Rau. Sign-up starts on Wednesday June. 3 at 8:00 pm
  

Wed June 10

• A , G8 (Wasootch) Peak , 5km return , 900m , 2,153m , 4-5hrs , limit 12 ,
  9am , $6 , some easy scrambling , Patty Glover.
  

• B+ , Wasootch Ridge , 12km return , 1,000m , 2,130M , 6 Hours , Limit 12 ,
  8:30 a.m. , $5 , Challenging Hike, steep initial climb with some exposure , John Neumann
  

• B+ , FULL , Ridge of South Peak of Mt. Baldy , 10 km , 700 m , 2100 m , 6 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9 am , gas $5 , relaxed pace , easy scramble , no exposure , option to do peak , ( + 100 m , + 2.4 km ) , Steve Pakula
  

• B , FULL , Baldy Pass Circuit south to north , 14.6 km , 500m , 1950m , 5hrs , 12 ,
  8.30 , $5 , car shuttle; rescheduled from June 3 , Martin Hall
  

• C , Marble Canyon to Ochre Creek Trail to above Paint Pots, return along river , 10 km , 150 m , 6 hrs , 14 ,
  9 am , $10 , Some sections may be rough under foot or involve working around deadfall. Marble Canyon Loop after. , Geoff Williams
  

• C , Surprise Corner Viewpoint to Hoodoos Interpretive Trail , 9.2 km return , 60 m loss and gain , 200 m , 5 hrs , 12 ,
  9:00 AM , $2.00 , Trail descends to the river and follows under the cliff face of Tunnel Mountain over to the Hoodoos , Joyce MacLeod, Elke Yoos, Elizabeth Jones
  

Mon June 15

• A+ , Cancelled , Ha-Ling Bowl , 4km , 700m , 2400m , 4-5 hrs , limit 8 ,
  9:00 , $3 , scramble, helmet required, return via Ha Ling trail , Doug Ragan.
  

• B+ , FULL , West Wind Pass Loop , 7 km , 530 m , 2200 m , 4-5 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 am , $ 4 , some minor scrambling and exposure on the traversing rockbands of the Windtower trail , Gundel Rau.
  

Tues June 16

• NOTE MOVED ONE DAY EARLIER: B+ at a B pace , Heart Mountain circuit , 11km , 911m , 2157m , 5-6hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:30am , gas $3 , some easy scrambling, quite steep on ascent , Richard and Jenny Weingardt
  

Wed June 17

• A+ , Cancelled , Ha-Ling Bowl , 4km , 700m , 2400m , 4-5 hrs , limit 8 ,
  9:00 , $3 , scramble, helmet required, return via Ha Ling trail , Doug Ragan
  

• B+ , Nihahi Ridge , 10.0km , 735m , 2345m , 5-6hrs , limit 15 ,
  8:30am , gas $12 , Some exposure and light scrambling beyond lookout to ridge top , Kevin and Joy Smith.
  

• B , Wasootch Ridge , 10.6 km return , 750m , 2100m , 5 hrs , limit 12,
  8.30 a.m. , $6 , some steep sections, Martin Hall
  

• B at C+ pace , Lake Agnes & Big Beehive , descent via Highline-Six Glaciers & along Lake Louise ,
  13 km , 540m , 2270m , 8 hrs , limit 15 ,
  8:15am , gas $10 , May be necessary to substitute Plain of Six Glaciers because of trail conditions. Decision will be announced in parking lot. Jim Wilker
  

• B at C pace , Lake Louise: Little Beehive , 8 kms , 510 m , 2,200 m , All day , 12 ,
  9 am , $10 , May visit Lake Agnes and Tea House , Geoff Williams
  

• C , Stoney Squaw , 2.2 kms , 230 m , 12 ,
  9:30 am , $5 , Yvonne Seow
  

Fri June 19

• A+ , Ha-Ling Bowl , 4km , 700m , 2400m , 4-5 hrs , limit 8 ,
  9:00 , $3 , scramble, helmet required, return via Ha Ling trail , Doug Ragan
  

Wed June 24

• A , FULL , Rimwall Summit , 6 km return , 950 m , 2690 m , 5hrs , limit 10
  9:00 , $4 , Scramble, Scree, Exposure, No set trail , Bill Rowe
  

• A- , FULL , Pigeon Mountain , 15.4 Km , 1,000 m , 2,400 , 7 hours , limit 12 ,
  8:00 am , $3, Long steep hike on grassy slopes-No scrambling , Ed Neufeld.
  

• B+ , FULL , Sparrowhawk Tarns , 11km return , 750m , 2400m , 6hrs , 15 ,
  8:30am , $5 , extra time for R&R or exploration at lunch , Mike Garrett.
  

• B , Eiffel Lake , 12 km , 400 m , 2287m , 5 hrs. , limit 14
  8:15 a.m. , $10 , Glenda Waddingham
  

• B , CANCELLED , C-Level Cirque from Lower Bankhead Parking Lot , 10.0 km return , 480 m , 1915 m , 5.5 hrs , 15 ,
  9:30 , $2 , Phil Wilson
  

• C , Baldy Pass , 9kms return , 490m (steady climb, slow pace) , 1900m , 5hours , Limit 12 ,
  9:15am , $6 , Janet Amy
  

Fri June 26

• A , Mt Allan , 15km return , 1300m , 2820m , 7-8hrs , 12 ,
  8am , $6 , up and down from Ribbon Creek , Patty Glover.
  

Fri July 03

• B , Spencer Creek to Lougheed Cirque , 10 km , 530 m , 2200 m , 5 hrs , limit 12 ,
  8:15 am , $ 5 , the meadows should look great by now , Gundel Rau.
  

Sat July 04

• A , FULL , Mt Lougheed , 14km , 1380m, 9 hr , 8 participants ,
  8:00 am , $5, long moderate scramble , Clifton Potter.
  

Wed July 08

• A , Cirque Peak , 16km return , 1050m , 2993m , 6hrs plus drive , 12 ,
  8:00 am , $12 , easy scramble to peak from ridge above Helen Lake , Patty Glover.
  

• B+ , FULL , Mt Lipsett , 14 km ret , 800m , 2560m , 7 hrs , 12 ,
  8:15 am , $12 , Some boggy sections in the first 1-1.5km, no exposure , Kevin and Joy Smith.
  

• B , FULL , Burstall Pass , 16 km ret , 472 m , 7 hrs ,15 ,
  8:00 am , $8 , hike to the pass and beyond to the lookout viewing Leman Lake , Ed Neufeld.
  

• B at C pace Photo Special , Stanley Glacier , 10 km (+ wanderings), 400 m (+ wanderings), 2,100 m , Long day into evening depending on weather and light , limit 10 ,
  9 am , $7 , This is a day for photographers who want time to make serious images, Geoff Williams
  

• B , FULL , Sentinel Pass , 12 km return , 725 m , 2610 m , 12 , 7 hours ,
  8:15 am , $10 , Susan Dorion.
  

• C , FULL , Karst Springs , 9.5 km return , 200 m , 6hrs , 15 ,
  9:00am , $7 , Plan to stop for coffee at Engadine Lodge if people interested , co-leaders , Chris Mills-Robb , Marilyn Wilson.
  

Mon July 13

• B+ , Piggy Plus Col , 15 km , 700 m , 2500 m , 7 hrs , limit 12 ,
  8:00 am , gas $ 6 , Gundel Rau.
  

Tues July 14

• B+ , FULL , Citadel Pass , 18.6 km , 750m , 2360m , All day 14 ,
  7:15 a.m. , $6 gas + $16 for the shuttle bus , Please note this is a TUESDAY hike to take advantage of Locals day at Sunshine Meadows.
  Sign up deadline will be Sunday night in order to book seats on the bus, John Neumann
  

Wed July 15

• A Yamnuska Traverse , 9.3k loop , 878m , 2239m , 5hrs hiking time , 12 ,
  9:00 am , $3 , John Reeves.
  

• A- Mt. St. Piran , 15km return , 915 m , 8 hrs , 12 ,
  8:00 AM , $10.00 , Long steep climb with switchbacks to the summit above Louise no scrambling,limit 12 , Ed Neufeld.
  

• B , Helen Lake and ridge overlooking Katherine Lake , 14 km , 650 m , 7 hrs , 14 ,
  7:45 a.m., $ 12, Glenda Waddingham.
  

• B , Giant Steps , 20.6 km , 385 m , 2000 m , 8 hrs , 12 ,
  9:00 am , $10 , Might be considered a B+ due to distance, Paul and Nancy D'Agostino.
  

• C , FULL , Lake Annette , 11.4Km , 385m , 2105m , 5-6 hours , 12 ,
  8:30am , $10 , co-leaders Marilyn Wilson , Chris Mills-Robb.
  

Thurs July 16

• Bike Trip , Castle Junction to Lake Louise along 1A , 55km , 5 hours , 10 ,
  9:30 am (Castle Junction parking lot on east side across road from hotel/store) , Bear spray good idea. Will cancel if raining. Helen Read.
  

• A- , Cancelled , Tent Ridge Horseshoe , 10.2 km , 795m cumulative gain , 2540m , 6 hrs 30 minutes , 12 ,
  8:00 AM , $7.00 , some easy hands on scrambling , Larry Clark.
  

• A+ , Ha-Ling Bowl (East side of Ha-Ling) , 4km return , 700m , 2400m , 4 hrs , limit 6 ,
  9:00am , $3 , This is a Scramble under cliffs, helmet required, return via Ha Ling trail, Doug Ragan
  

Wed July 22

• A- , FULL , Pocaterra Ridge , l0.5km , 460m(759 cumulative),7.5 hrs , 12 ,
  7:30am , $11.00, Car shuttle required , Larry Clark.
  

• B+ , FULL , Mist Ridge South summit return, 15km return , 650m(800m cumulative) , 2400m , 7hrs , 12 ,
  8:00am , $12 , extra time to explore/view/R&R at summit , Mike Garrett.
  

• B+ , FULL , Healy Meadows/Pass , 20 km ret , 655 m , 7 hrs , 12 ,
  8:00 am , $6 , Wild Flowers - Hike to the pass and onto the ramparts for 1-2km , Ed Neufeld.
  

• B-/C , Highwood Pass / Elbow Lake and Ptarmigan Cirque , 10 km , 400 m , 2,400 m , All Day , 14 + leader (Alta Govt limit on party size)
  9 am , $10 , Two trail heads with drive between , Geoff Williams
  

• C , Stanley Glacier to basin , 8.4 km return , 325 m , 1920 m , 7 hrs , 16 ,
  9 am , $ 7 , Anne & Lee deSoto.
  

Fri July 24

• C+ , Larch Islands - "Canmore - Wild" , 8 Km loop , unofficial trails and gravel flats , 2 - 3 hrs , 6
  10:00 at Save-On Foods, $ 0 , shorts + "water- sandals or - runners" and pepper spray required , ( ripening buffalo berries )
  optional hiking poles for balance ( shallow river - side channel crossings ) , optional lunch in town upon return , Gian-Duri Giger
  

Wed July 29

• A+ , Niblock , 14 km return , 1270m , 2976m , 8 hrs , limit 7 ,
  6:45 am , gas $9 , a fair bit of scrambling , J.R. Michel.
  

• A , FULL , Devil's Thumb , 10 km return , 738 m , 2,458 m , 6 hrs , 10 ,
  8:00 , $10 , There is one short rock band with good hand- and foot-holds. The pace will be slower than a regular A hike. Maryann Ayim.
  

• A at a B pace , Takkakaw Falls to Field via Burgess Pass , 700m , 18 km , 2180m , car shuttle required , limit 16 ,
  7:30 , steep sections but no exposure , I will not reply to sign ups until Saturday (25) , Martin Hall
  

• B+ , FULL , Buller Pass North Buller Pass loop , 17 km , 853m , 2484m , 8 hrs , 12 ,
  9:00am , $5 , some steep sections but no scrambling or exposure , Richard and Jenny Weingardt.
  

• B , FULL , Rae Glacier , 10k , 450m , 2600 , 7 hrs , limit 12 ,
  8:00am , $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, after the first assent the approach to the glacier becomes iffy. We will go as far as seems
  reasonable but will not make it to the glacier. There have been reports of break ins in the parking lot at Elbow Lake
  this year. Be sure not to leave anything of value in your cars. Menno and Margaret Froese.
  

• B , Changed to South Buller Pass (Chester Lake closed due to bear activity) , 15 km , 670m , 2500m , 8 hrs , 15 ,
  8:15am , $6 , last 100m elevation to pass is optional, as it is steep and gravelly , Frank McIntyre
  

• C , FULL , The Vaults and Heart Creek , 10km , total elevation gain for both places , 450m , 1600m , 5hrs , 15 ,
  9:00am , $0 , bring your very best flashlight to see inside the vaults , co-leaders , Chris Mills-Robb , Marilyn Wilson.
  

Wed Aug 05

• A+ , Temple , approx. 17 km return , 1650m , 3544m , 9 hrs , limit 7 ,
  5:45 am , gas $10 , helmet a good idea but not compulsory , J. R. Michel.
  

• B+ , DEFERRED to AUG 12 , Iceline Trail , full loop via Stanley Mitchell Hut, 21 km, 700m, 2,210m, 8 hrs, Limit 14,
  7:30 a.m. , $12 , John Neumann
  

• B , Changed to Grassi Lakes - Riders of Rohan loop , Rummel Lake and on to First Tarn , approx. 14 km return , 590 metres , 2350 metres , 7 hrs. , limit 15 ,
  8:30 am , $6 , Kevin McCormick.
  

• B+ , Re-listed for Friday , Mt. St. Piran , 13 km return , 920m , 2650m , 8 hrs (1.25 + 5.5 + 1.25) , 12 ,
  8:00 , $9 , co-leader and/or experienced sweep welcome , Fred Hall
  

• B at C pace , (Yoho Nat. Park West End) Mt Hunter Lower Fire Lookout and Wapta Falls , 12 (7.3+4.7) Km , 450 (410+40) m , 1,600 m , 2+6+2 hrs , 12
  8 am , $12 , Drive is roughly same length as for Helen Lake but on TCH. Lookout and Falls accessed from same parking , Geoff Williams
  

• C , CANCELLED , Rummel Lake , 10 km return , 396 m , 2210m , 6 hours , 15
  9:00 departure , $6 includes a $ for car wash , co leaders , Marion Rogers, Marilyn Wilson
  

Fri Aug 07

• B+ , Mt. St. Piran , 13 km return , 920m , 2650m , 8 hrs (1.25 + 5.5 + 1.25) , 12 ,
  8:00 , $9 , co-leader and/or experienced sweep welcome , Fred Hall
  

Sat Aug 08

• B+ CANCELLED , Galatea Creek to Lillian Lake , + due to flood damage repairs being a “work in progress” , approx 13 kms , 500m , 6 hrs , Limit 12
  8am @Save-On , $9 , Will cancel if raining , Helen Read
  

Wed Aug 12

• A+ , Eiffel , approx. 12 km return , 1200m , 3084m , 7 hrs , limit 7 ,
  6:45 am , gas $10 , some scrambling near the top, helmet required , J. R. Michel.
  

• A , FULL , Tent Ridge Horseshoe , 9 km , 823 m , 2,554 m , 6 hrs , 10
  8:00 , $ 7 , A beautiful ridge trail with one short (about 10 steps) scrambly section
  with some exposure. The pace will be slower than usual for an A hike , Maryann Ayim
  

• A , Iceline/Celeste Lake/Whaleback/top of Twin Falls circuit , 26km , 1000m , 2250m , 11 hrs , 12 ,
  7:00am , $12 , a reasonable pace will need to be maintained considering the distance, Noela Yates
  

• B+ , Iceline Trail , full loop via Stanley Mitchell Hut, 21 km, 700m, 2,210m, 8 hrs, Limit 14,
  7:30 a.m. , $12 , John Neumann
  

• B+ , Wenkchemna Pass , 19 km return , 720 m , 2611 m , 7 - 8 hrs. minus driving , 12 ,
  07:15 , $ 10 , would like co-leader for shorter hike (along the same route) to B , Eiffel Lake , 12 km return ,
  370 m , 2287 m , 5 - 6 hrs. minus driving , I won't be able to reply to your trip sign-up until Saturday, August 8th , Gian-Duri Giger
  

• B FULL , Victoria Glacier , 14 km , 780 m , 2300 m , 14 ,
  7:45 a.m. , $10 , some steep sections , Glenda Waddingham
  

• C , Rawson Lake, 9.8 km , 305 meters , 2027 m , 6 hours , limit 15 ,
  9:00 a.m. , $11 , Bridge is still not repaired but crossing the creek is very easy on logs & rocks ,
  Marion Rogers - Margaret Froese will be the co-leader for this hike
  

Mon Aug 17

• B+ , Sparrowhawk Tarns , 14 km , 760 m , 2400 m , 6-7 hrs , limit 12 ,
  8:00 am , gas $ 5 , Gundel Rau.
  

Wed Aug 19

• A , FULL , Smutwood Peak , 19 km return , 950m , 2690m , 7-8hrs , 12 ,
  7:45am , $6 , some easy scrambling , Patty Glover
  

• A- , FULL , Wind Ridge Circuit , 730m , 15.3 km , 2160m , 7 hours , limit 15 ,
  8:30am , $0 , easy walk up Wind Valley but steep walk to ridge , Frank McIntyre.
  

• B+ , FULL , Sentinel Pass / Paradise Valley with possible side trip to Giant Steps, 20km, 750m, 2610m, 8 hrs, 12 ,
  7:30 a.m. , $10, Steep downhill on back of Sentinel Pass no exposure. Car Shuttle Required. John Neumann.
  

• B , FULL , Old Goat Glacier to Tarn and Viewpoint at end of vegetation , 11 km , 600 m , 2200 m , 6 hrs , 12 ,
  9:15 , $ 5 , Steep trail up the headwall with loose rock. Option to continue on moraine to the cairn nearer
  the glacier if you want a shorter lunch , Paul and Nancy D'Agostino.
  

• B , FULL , Headwall Lakes , 14km , 475m , 2341m , 7 hrs , 12 ,
  8:00 a.m. , $6 , log crossing over flood damaged creek , steep sections , Julia Hall
  

• C , (Yoho NP West End) Wapta Falls Upper + Lower viewpoints and river below Falls , 6 km (+extras) , 100 m (+extras) , 1160 m ,
  2+4+2 hrs , 12 ,
  8:45 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 , Geoff Williams
  

• C , Stoney Squaw ( Mount Norquay) , 4.2 km , 238 m , 2 1/2 - 3 hours , 15 ,
  9:00 , $2 , would appreciate a co-leader , Marion Rogers.
  

Fri Aug 21

• B+ Cancelled , Bourgeau Lake to Harvey Pass , 18 kms , 1000 m , 8 hours , 12 ,
  8 am , $8 , Will cancel if rain. (No available time for re-con) , Helen Read.
  

Mon Aug 24

• B , Spencer Creek , 10 km , 500 m , 2280 m , 4-5 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:00 am , gas $ 5 , Gundel Rau.
  

Wed Aug 26

• A , CANCELLED DUE TO SMOKE INHALATION DANGER , Whitehorn-Richardson Ridge circuit ,
  19 km , 975m gain , 1300m loss , 2670m , 10-11hrs , 12 ,
  7:15am , $10 , Day begins with buffet breakfast and gondola ride from Lake Louise ski lodge
  ($15.75 local’s discount with ID - $10:50 gondola only), Noëla Yates.
  

• B+ , CANCELLED DUE TO SMOKE INHALATION DANGER , Whitehorn Ridge loop ,
  15 km , 500m gain , 900m loss , 2670m , 10-11hrs , 12 ,
  7:15am , $10 , Some exposure. Day begins with buffet breakfast and gondola ride from Lake Louise ski lodge
  ($15.75 local’s discount with ID - $10:50 gondola only), Jeff Yates.
  

• B , CANCELLED DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY , Rummel Lake and on to First Tarn , Approx. 14 km return , 590 m , 2350 m , 7 hrs , 15 ,
  8:30 am , $6 , Kevin McCormick
  

• C , CANCELLED DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY , Rummel Lake , 10 km return , 396 m , 2010m , 6 hours , Limit 15 ,
  9:00 departure , $6 includes $1 for car wash , Marion Rogers & Chris Mills-Robb co leaders
  

Mon Aug 31

• B+ , FULL , Bourgeau Lake to Harvey Pass , 18 kms , 1000 m , 8 hours , 12 ,
  8 am , $8 , Helen Read.
  

Wed Sept 2

• A , FULL , Aster Lake , 23km , 600m gain , 2300m , 10-11 hours , 12 ,
  7am , $10.00 , bit of bushwacking and some easy scrambling , Dana Roman.
  

• B+ , FULL , Upper Kananaskis Lake Loop , 18km , 250m , changed from - Niles Meadow , 20km , 750m , 8 hrs , Limit 14 ,
  7:30am , $ 10 , John Neumann.
  

• B , FULL , Chester Lake and on to upper tarns , 15.6 km return , 520 m , 2440 m , 9.5 hrs - including driving , relaxed pace , 12 ,
  7:15am , $ 6 , Gian-Duri Giger.
  

• C , (B hike at C pace) , Rawson Lake , 7 km , 300m , changed from - Eiffel Lake , 11.2 km return , 403 m , 1185 m , 5 to 6 hours , limit 15 ,
  8:00am departure , $10.00 , Chris Mills-Robb and Wayne Robb co leaders.
  

• C RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY SEPT 08 DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST, (Banff NP) Num-Ti-Jah to Bow Glacier Falls , 9-10 km
  (+ optional extra), 200 m (+ optional extra), 2,100 m , 2+4+2 hrs , 12 ,
  9 am , $10 , Lots of photo ops , Option to ascend first part of Helen Lake trail for views , Geoff Williams.
  

TUES Sept 8

• CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY SNOW LOAD ON RIDGE AND POOR WEATHER FORECAST
  A , Whitehorn-Richardson Ridge circuit , 19 km , 975m gain , 1300m loss , 2670m , 10-11hrs , 12 ,
  7:15am , $10 , Day begins with buffet breakfast and gondola ride from Lake Louise ski lodge
  ($15.75 local’s discount with ID - $10:50 gondola only), Noëla Yates.
  

• CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY SNOW LOAD ON RIDGE AND POOR WEATHER FORECAST
  B+ , Whitehorn Ridge loop , 15 km , 500m gain , 900m loss , 2670m , 10-11hrs , 12 ,
  7:15am , $10 , Some exposure. Day begins with buffet breakfast and gondola ride from Lake Louise ski lodge
  ($15.75 local’s discount with ID - $10:50 gondola only), Jeff Yates.
  

• C RESCHEDULED FROM WED SEPT 02, (Banff NP) Num-Ti-Jah to Bow Glacier Falls , 9-10 km
  (+ optional extra), 200 m (+ optional extra), 2,100 m , 2+4+2 hrs , 12 ,
  9 am , $10 , Lots of photo ops , Option to also ascend first part of Helen Lake trail for views , Geoff Williams.
  

WED Sept 9

• B+ , FULL , Emerald Triangle Loop but going in counter-clockwise direction , 19 kms , 880 metres , Limit 12 ,
  7:45am , $ 12 , Helen Read.
  

• B , FULL , Arnica Lake , 10km , 700m , 2150m , 6-7 hrs , Limit 12 ,
  8:15 am , $7 , There is a loss of about 100 m going to Vista Lake; then a climb (600m) to Arnica Lake , Kevin McCormick.
  

• C , Emerald Lake , 5.2 km approx. , elev. gain - min. to none , max. elev. 1300 m , 6 hours approx. , 12 ,
  9:00 am , gas $10.00 , leaders - Maureen & Paul Martel.
  

Fri Sept 11

• A , Horseshoe Glacier , 20km , 550m , 2250m , 8-10hrs , 12 ,
  7:30am , $10 , Noëla Yates.
  

Sat Sept 12

• C , CANCEL Lower Falls at Upper Kananaskis Lake - REPLACE with BOW SUMMIT LOOKOUT , 6.2 km return ,
  elev gain 230 m , max elevation 2315 m , approx 2 hrs hiking , plus leisurely lunch. , Fine views , Max 10
  9:00 , Gas tba , Jean Finley with Sweep Traudl Mannsberger.
  

Wed Sept 16

• A , FULL , Headwall Lake Fortress Mt Chester Lake circuit Scramble from col to Fortress summit ,
  17km , Acc Gain 1240m , 3017m , 8-9hrs , 10 ,
  7:00am , $6 , Bill Rowe .
  

• B , FULL , Helen Lake ,14km ret , 650 m , 7 hrs , 12 ,
  8:00 am , $12 , hike to Helen Lake and continue to ridge overlooking Katherine Lake , Frank McIntyre.
  

B , FULL , Twin Lakes , 16 km return , 835 m , 6-7 hrs , 12 ,
8:00 am , $7 , this hike continues past Arnica Lake and ends just below Gibbon Pass, so involves lots of "ups and downs,"
including the gains back up to Arnica and Vista Lakes , Susan Dorion.


• C , Rummel Lake , 10 km return , 396 m , 2010m , 6 hours , Limit 15 ,
  9:00 departure , $6 includes $1 for car wash , would appreciate a co-leader , Marion Rogers.
  

Thur Sept 17

• B , Moved from Monday, Sept 14 , Rummel Pass , 15 km , 590m , 2402m , 7 hrs , 12 ,
  9:00am , $6 , some short sections of rubbily rock , Richard and Jenny Weingardt.
  

Wed Sept 23

• A , Little Temple , 12 km , 950m , 2650m , 6 hrs plus drive , 12 ,
  8:15am , $10 , some easy scrambling and bushwhacking , Patty Glover
  

• B+ , FULL , Healy Pass via Simpson Pass, Take the bus up to Sunshine Meadows, 21 km ret , 450 m , 7 hrs , 12 ,
  7:45 am , $6 , Larch season! - Hike to Healy pass and onto the ramparts for 1-2km ,
  PLEASE NOTE MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS FOR THE 9:00 AM BUS UP TO SUNSHINE MEADOWS , (403-762-7889) ,
  COST ONE WAY $16 , Meet at Save-on-Foods parking lot as usual. John Neumann -Leader Change .
  

• B , FULL , Saddleback/Sheol Valley Loop, 15 km , 600 m , 2330 m , 7 hrs , 12 ,
  9:15 am , $10 , Should be a good larch hike, Paul and Nancy D'Agostino
  

• B , FULL , Tryst Lake and Ridge , 9 km , 500 m , 2500 m , 6 hrs , limit 12 ,
  8:30 , gas $ 6 , Gundel Rau
  

• C , Canyon/ Penstock Loop (Kananaskis Lakes area), 8.1km , elevation gain/loss 100m , 6 hrs , limit 15 ,
  9am , $12 , Jack Whitworth.
  

Sat Sept 26

• C+ at C- pace , Cancelled due to slippery footing , Tryst Lake and Ridge , 9 km return , 500 m , 2500 m , 7 hrs , limit 12 ,
  8:30 , gas $6 , Larches , Jean Finley.
  

Wed Sept 30

• A , King Creek Ridge , 7km return , 730m , 2423m , 12 ,
  9am , $9 , 4 hrs plus drive , Patty Glover.
  

• B , Lake Minniwanka to camp site , 15.5k return , 100m , 6hrs , 15 ,
  8:00 am , $5 , Margaret and Menno Froese.
  

• B , Upper Kananaskis Lake Loop , 17km , 350m cumulative , 1800m , 6hrs , 12 ,
  8:30 am , $10 , Note: there is no bridge over Sarrail Creek , rocks and logs are in place to assist , Joy and Kevin Smith.
  

• B , FULL , Frozen Lake , 16 km return , 280 m , 2185 m , 6 hrs , 12 ,
  8:00am , $10 , Larch should be awesome , Graham Lock.
  

• C , Jumping Pound Loop , 9 km , elevation gain/loss 300m , 6 hrs , limit 15 ,
  9am , $10 , Jack Whitworth.
  

Fri Oct 2

• B+ , Rummel Ridge , 7.5 km , 680 m , 2400 m , 5 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:00 , gas $ 6 , steep unmaintained trail, some larches higher up and great view on top , Gundel Rau.
  

Wed Oct 7

• A , FULL , Paget Peak , 12km return , 1000m , 2560m , 6 hours plus drive , 10 ,
  8am , $10 , easy scramble , Dana Roman.
  

• B , Yamnuska Ridge , 7.2 km , 460 m , 1829 m , 4-5hrs , 12 ,
  9:00 , $4 , an easy hike to enjoy fall colours, Frank McIntyre.
  

• C , Lower Kananaskis Lake trail from William Watson Lodge to Lower Kananaskis Lake Dam to Kent Creek Sluiceway and return, 10km,
  elevation gain/loss 50m, 6 hours plus drive to area, limit 15,
  8:30am , $10 , Jack Whitworth.
  

Fri Oct 9

• B , C-Level Cirque from Lower Bankhead Parking Lot , 8.6 km return , 350 m to rocks above the tarn , 1915 m , 5.5 hrs , limit 15 , min 6 ,
  9:30 , $2 , Shirley Woolsey.
  

Wed Oct 14

• A , Hike replaced as Moraine Road Closed , From Moraine Lake to Consolation Pass (if the weather permits) ,
  14km return , 600m , 2330m , 6-7 hours plus drive , 12 ,
  8am , $10.00 , huge boulder field and rock slide to cross, some hiking off the trail , Dana Roman.
  

• A- , FULL , South End of Lawson , 8km return , 750m , 2387m , 12 ,
  8.30am , $8.00 , Dana Roman.
  

• B , Sherbrooke Lake , 6 km return , 150 m approx , 2135 M , 6 hrs , 12 ,
  8:45 am , $10 , stiffish climb for about 15 minutes , Maureen & Paul Martel.
  

• B , FULL , Rafter 6 Loop , 13.5 km , 350 m , 5-6 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 , $3 , Gundel Rau.
  

Fri Oct 16

• B+ , West Wind Pass Loop , 7 km , 530 m , 2200 m , 4-5 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 am , $ 4 , some minor scrambling and exposure on the traversing rockbands of the Windtower trail , Gundel Rau and Shirley Woolsey.
  

Wed Oct 21

• A , Heart Mountain , 1054m , 2135m , 6hr , 12 ,
  9:00am , $3 , John Reeves.
  

• B , FULL , Barrier Fire Lookout , 12km , 625m , 1995m , 5hrs , 15,
  9:00 , $5 , Kevin McCormick.
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• B , FULL , Windy Point , 11.5 km , 560 m , 1950 m , 4-5 hrs , limit 12,
  9:15 , $2 , creek crossing over downed logs, may change destination if snow , Gundel Rau.
  

• C , Hike replaced as Road Closed , Consolation Lakes , 6 km return , 65 m , max. 1950 m , 6 hrs from parking at Save-On , 12 ,
  9 am , $10 , Maureen & Paul Martel.
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• C , Johnson Lake, distance 2.4 km total, elev. gain - minimal , 12 ,
  10:00 am , $2.00 , Maureen & Paul Martel.
  

• C , Montane Trail , 9km , 200m , 5-6 hrs , limit 15 ,
  9:30am , gas nil , MEET AT COUGAR CREEK PARKING AREA (OFF ELK RUN BLVD) Jack Whitworth.
  

Wed Oct 28

• B , FULL , Yamnuska Ridge - CMC Valley , 800m , 11 km , 1785m , 6hr , 15 ,
  9:00am , $4 , Watch for Posting Change if it Snows , Frank McIntyre
  

• B , Sparrowhawk Tarns, 10km, 680m, 5hrs, Limit 10,
  9:00 a.m., $5, John Neumann
  

• C+ , FULL , Stanley Glacier to VP , 8.5 km , 380 m , 1920 m , 4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 , $7 , may change destination if too much snow , Gundel Rau
  

• C , Georgetown Trail, 7.5 km return, 75-100 m, 5 hrs, limit 15,
  meet at 10 am from Save-on Food lot for car pooling, gas $1.00, Jack Whitworth
  

Fri Oct 30

• B , Jura Canyon and Creek to fault - Cancelled - not enough people , 7 - 8 km return , 200 - 300 m , 4-5 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 , gas $ 2 , rock hopping and log balancing in canyon, bypass trail on the way back , Gundel Rau
  

Mon Nov 2

• C , High Rockies Trail exploration further South at Spray Road , 8-10 km , 100-200 m , 4-5 hrs , 12 ,
  9:15 , $ 4 , Gundel Rau
  

Wed Nov 4

• C+ , FULL , Yamnuska Natural Area (Hidden Valley, Big Tree, 5 Lakes) , 10 km , 300 m , 4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 , gas $ 4 , Gundel Rau
  

• C , FULL , Larch islands , 8 km loop , on/off trail and river channel - gravel flats - no "wet crossings" -
  ideal time of year for this hike even with a possible skiff of snow , the odd log/gravel bank to step over , 3 hrs. , 6 participants ,
  10:00 at the Save-On Foods Recycle bins , $ 0 , optional lunch in town upon return , Gian-Duri Giger
  

• C , High Rockies Trail - Spray Dam to Goat Creek (EXPLORATION) , 12 km , 175m (+25m , -100m , +50m) , 5 hrs , limit 15 ,
  9:15 , gas $ 4 , shuttle required , Frank McIntyre
  

Mon Nov 9

• C (Hike), Horseshoe Falls and Rapids , 13 km , 250 m , 5 hrs , 12 ,
  9:15 , $ 3 , Gundel Rau
  

Wed Nov 11

• C (Hike/Snowshoe) , FULL , High Rockies Trail - Buller to Spray Lake Day Use EXPLORATION , 10 km , 250 m , 5 hrs , 15 ,
  9:30 , $ 5 , this may be a snowshoe trip if we get lots of white stuff , Frank McIntyre
  

Tues Nov 17

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre Lodge and trails , Season Organising meeting and some time on skis ,
  10:30 am , Day Lodge by fireplace

  We have snow so here is plan!
  10:30 Meet, introductions and any urgent questions
  11-ish Head outside, discover what we left at home, gentle technique reminders and useful early season drills
  12:00 Organising meeting during lunch (bring or buy). You can talk with your mouth full.
  12:45 Back on snow for more season start drills. May go round Frozen Thunder, but I have to be careful I don't go hog-wild after being grounded for nearly three months! Geoff Williams.

  All levels from Beginner. Mainly Classical and Day-tour skills

  Sign-up not mandatory, but it would help if you let us know you plan to come

Wed Nov 18

• Snowshoe - Changed to a local trip to be decided Original plan to Burstall Loop will be on Fri Nov 20 - Please sign up again for Friday,
  9:15 , Gundel Rau
  

• Moderate Snowshoe , FULL , Changed to Montane Trail & Sivertip Golf Course , 6.8 km , 310 m
  9:30 am , gas $0 , Frank McIntyre
  

Thurs Nov 19

• XC Guided Tour of Banff Trail at Canmore Nordic Centre
  9:50 at Daylodge to leave at 10 am , Bill McKeever
  

Fri Nov 20

• Snowshoe - Moderate , Burstall/Hogarth Loop , 6-7 km , 280 m , 3-4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 , gas $ 6 , change is always an option , Gundel Rau
  

Mon Nov 23

• Snowshoe , Moderate , Moose Meadow Loop , 6 km , 280 m , 1600 m , 3-4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:00 , gas $ 6 , off trail on the way back , Gundel Rau
  

Tues Nov 24

• XC , Canmore Nordic Centre Lodge and trails , Early Season Drills , Explore Trails ,
  10:30 am , Day Lodge by fireplace
  All levels from Beginner. Mainly Classical and Day-tour skills
  Sign-up not mandatory, but it would help if you let us know you plan to come at
  

Wed Nov 25

• Snowshoe - Moderate FULL , Chester Lake/Elephant Rocks, 9.5 km return, 350m Elev gain, 6 hours, Limit 15,
  10:00 a.m., Save-On, $6 gas, Frank McIntyre
  

• Snowshoe - Easy/Moderate FULL , Watridge Lake, 7.6 km return, 150m Elev gain, 5 hours, Limit 12,
  10:00 a.m., Save-On, $6 gas, John Neumann
  

Thurs Nov 26

• XC Guided Tour of Parts of Meadowview and Rundle Trails at Canmore Nordic Centre
  9:50 at Daylodge to leave at 10 am , Bill McKeever
  DROP-IN, NO SIGN UP REQUIRED

Sun Nov 29

• XC Intermediate level , Mount Shark 10 kms yellow recreational loops + out to Watridge Lake , approx 15 kms , Limit 12
  8:30 am , Meet at Nordic Centre: closest entrance to main parking lot , Gas to Shark $7 , Helen Read
  

Mon Nov 30

• Snowshoe Easy Morning Outing , Barrier Interpr. Trails to Old Mill Road , 5.5 km , 200 m , 2:15 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 , gas $ 5 , will be back for LLL , Gundel Rau
  

Tues Dec 01

• XC All levels from Beginner , CNC Lodge and trails , Early Season Drills , Explore Trails , Activities and end-time flexible , No limit
  10:30 am , Day Lodge by fireplace , Mainly Classical and Day-tour skills ,
  Sign-up not mandatory, but it would help if you let us know you plan to come at
  

Wed Dec 2

• Snowshoe Easy / Moderate FULL , Shark Lake, 9km return, 150m Elev gain, 5 Hours, Limit 12,
  9:00 a.m., Save-On, Gas $6, John Neumann
  

• Snowshoe , Moderate FULL , Commonwealth Lake , 6km return , 200m , Limit 15 ,
  9:30am at Save-On , Gas $6 , steep ascent through trees, some sliding on descent , Frank McIntyre
  

Thurs Dec 03

• XC Basic+ @ Med speed , Banff NP Cascade Fire Road to Bridge , 12 km , 150 m , 1,600 m , 12
  9:30 am , Regular D/T meeting place , $2 , Bill McKeever
  

• XC Intermediate-steady moderate pace , BNP Cascade Fire Road to Stoney Warden’s Cabin , 29 Km , 200 m , 1600 m , All Day , No limit
  8:30 am , $2 , All track-set. One of the nicest back country cabin locations that I have ever seen , Helen Read.
  

Fri Dec 4

• XC , Back country-XC or Light Touring Ski Trip , intermediate , Sawmill - Loop , 14 km , undulating terrain ,
  380 m cumulative elevation gain , 1990 m , 7 hrs , limit 6 ,
  09:00 , $ 6 , metal edges and skins ( either full or partial ski length ) are mandatory , no grooming for "fish bone" climbs - some
  short and moderately steep up - and down - hill sections!! , Gian Giger
  

Mon Dec 07

• XC Intermediate , Lower Tramline/Upper Tramline/Fairview/Moraine Lk. Rd. circuit , 15-16 kms , 250+ m , limit 12 ,
  9:00 am , Save-On , gas $10 , (if conditions good perhaps ski to end of MLR) , Helen Read.
  

Tues Dec 08

• XC All levels from Beginner , CNC Lodge and trails , Early Season Drills , Explore Trails , Activities and end-time flexible , No limit
  10:30 am , Day Lodge by fireplace , Mainly Classical and Day-tour skills ,
  Sign-up not mandatory, but it would help if you let us know you plan to come at
  

Wed Dec 9

• Snowshoe Moderate , FULL , High Rockies Trail-Sparrowhawk to West Wind Pass , 8 kms , 100m elev change , 240m climb , 5.5 hrs , 15 ,
  9:30 am at Save-On, $4 , need a car at each end , Phil Wilson
  

• Snowshoe Moderate , FULL , French Creek , 6-7 km , 280 m , 3-4 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:15 , gas $ 6 , Gundel Rau
  

• Snowshoe Easy , Cascade Day Use to Upper Bankhead , 8 km return , 100m , 4 Hrs , Limit 15 ,
  9:30 am at Save-On , gas $3 , Kevin McCormick.
  

• XC Ski Intermediate , Ribbon Creek Trails to Kananaskis Lodge and return, stop at the Lodge for coffee, about 10 k return, limit 10 ,
  9:00 am at Save-On , gas $6 , Dogs welcome if on leash , Ed Neufeld.
  

Thurs Dec 10

• Downhill Session, Sunshine Village , half day skiing , green runs , 1.5 to 2hrs , limit 3 ,
  7:55 at Save-On, $7. Improve safety and enjoyment on your skis: free tips from level II ski instructor , Paul Roman.
  Please state when you intend to go home from the slope (for car pool planning)
  

• XC Ski Basic to Intermediate CANCELLED , Great Divide Trail , Lake Louise , 12-14km return, 150m elevation , 5-6hrs , No limit ,
  9:30 am at Save-On , gas $10 , Bill McKeever.
  

• XC Ski Basic to Intermediate , CNC Lodge and Trails , Exploring Open Trails to replace cancelled Lake Louise Trip , No limit ,
  10:30 am at CNC Day Lodge by fireplace , gas $0 , Bill McKeever.
  

Mon Dec 14

• XC ski Intermediate , Goat Creek to Banff West Spray , 20Kms , limit 10 ,
  8:30 am at Save-On , Gas $6 , Hoping for first track-setting , Helen Read.
  

• Snowshoe Moderate , CANCELLED , "Little Buller Creek" to Spray Lakes , 6 km , 160 m , 3 hrs , limit 12 ,
  9:30 am at Save-On, $4 , Gundel Rau.
  

Tues Dec 15

• XC All levels from Beginner , CNC Lodge and trails , Early Season Drills , Explore Trails , Activities and end-time flexible , No limit
  10:30 am , Day Lodge by fireplace , Mainly Classical and Day-tour skills ,
  

Wed Dec 16

• Snowshoe Moderate/Easy , FULL , Three Sisters Haul Road Loop , 8 kms , 75m elev change , 184m climbing , 5 hrs , 15 ,
  9:45 am at Save-On, $0 , Phil Wilson.
  

• Snowshoe Moderate , FULL , Cheswall Creek , 5 km return , 250 m , 4-5 hrs , limit 15 ,
  9:30 am at Save-On , Gas Contribution $6 , creek is south of Chester Creek - some bushwhacking and sliding involved , Frank McIntyre.
  

• XC ski Intermediate , Redearth Creek to Warden’s Cabin , 20Kms , 5-6 hrs , limit 10 ,
  8:30 am at Save-On , Gas $5 , hoping for some grooming but will go anyway , Helen Read.
  

Thurs Dec 17

• XC ski Intermediate , Peter Lougheed Prov Park - Start at WWL/Elkwood , Dist+Climb will depend on composition of group , 12 ,
  9:00 am at Save-On , Gas $10 , Bill McKeever.
  

Mon Dec 21

• Snowshoe , Moderate , , Chester Lake and Elephant Rocks , returning via Ruster Creek , 420 meters , 10 km , 5.5 hours , limit 12 ,
  9:30 at Save-On , Gas contribution $6 , some exciting sliding involved , Lee Eckstrand and Shirley Woolsey co-leading.
  

Tues Dec 22

• XC All levels from Beginner , CNC Lodge and trails , Early Season Drills , Explore Trails , Activities and end-time flexible , No limit
  10:30 am , Day Lodge by fireplace , Mainly Classical and Day-tour skills ,
  Sign-up not mandatory, but it would help if you let us know you plan to come at
  

• XC , basic to intermediate , Pipestone Trails out past Lake Louise -all the Green runs (Hector, Drummond, Merlin) both ways , 15 kms , 10 ,
  9:00 at Save-On, Gas contribution $10 , Helen Read.
  

Wed Dec 23

• Snowshoe , Moderate , FULL , Monica Creek via Gawby Gulch , 6km , 320m elevation , max elevation 2150m , 4 hours , limit 15,
  9:30 at Save-On, Gas contribution $6 , some sliding involved , Frank McIntyre.
  

• Snowshoe , Easy/Moderate , Harvey Height's Loop , 8 km , 210 m , 1500 m , 4.5 hrs. , 6 ,
  10am at Save-On, Gas contribution $0 , possible on trail hiking with good profile shoes or grippers (if no new snow) and off trail snow shoeing ,
  shorter trip for a cold day with nice views , Gian-Duri Giger.
  

Thur Dec 24

• XC , Intermediate , Canmore Nordic Centre , 15km , 200m , 3hrs , 15 ,
  10:30 at CNC , $0 , Bill McKeever.
  

Mon Dec 28

• XC , Easy/ Intermediate , Emerald Lake: Kicking Horse Trail , plus possibly around Emerald Lake (6-7 kms) to follow , 14 kms , 10 ,
  8:30 at Save-On , $12 , outhouse at trailhead , expect -12 Deg C high , Helen Read.
  

Tues Dec 29

• XC All levels from Beginner , CNC Lodge and trails , Early Season Drills , Explore Trails , Activities and end-time flexible , No limit
  10:30 am , Day Lodge by fireplace , Mainly Classical and Day-tour skills ,
  

Thurs Dec 31

• XC, Intermediate , Canmore Nordic Centre , 13 km , 200m , 3 hrs , 15 ,
  9:45 , $0 , Meet at CNC by fireplace , Bill McKeever.