2016 Trips

2016

Tues Jan 05

  • XC All levels from Beginner , CNC Trails , Activities and end-time flexible , No limit
    10:30 am , Day Lodge by fireplace , Explore Trails including the less well-known ,
    Help as requested – mainly classical technique and day-tour skills ,
    Sign-up not mandatory, but it would help if you let us know you plan to come at

  • XC, Intermediate , Boulton: up Whiskey Jack along Trywhitt, down Elk Pass to Fox Creek and Moraine , 19 kms , 4-5hrs , 10 ,
    9:00 am , gas $ 10 , PLPP “Skier Bob Special” , Helen Read.

Wed Jan 06

  • Snowshoe , Difficult , FULL , Commonwealth Ridge , 8 km , 2370 m , 540 m , 6 hrs , limit 12 ,
    9:30 am , gas $ 6 , some sliding and bushwhacking involved , Frank McIntyre.

  • Snowshoe , Easy/Moderate , Lake Minnewanka to Upper Bankhead , 7.5 kms return , 55m elev change , 120m climbing , 4.5 hrs , 15 ,
    9:30 at Save-On, Gas contribution $5 , Phil Wilson.

Thurs Jan 07

  • XC , Intermediate , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , 15km , 200m , 3-4 hrs. , 10 ,
    9:00 , Save On , $10 , Bill McKeever

Mon Jan 11

  • XC , Beginer-Intermediate , Castle Lookout to Baker Creek return (favorite portion of loppet) , 16 kms. , Limit: 10 ,
    8:00am , Gas $7 , Helen Read

Tues Jan 12

  • CSA XC @ CNC , Ski and share experience to help all improve technique, fitness and touring skill. Coordinator: Geoff W

    Intermediate , 12 – 20 Km , 200 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    10:00 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch on trail , Explore Trails including the less well-known , On-trail Leader TBA (Volunteer Now)

    Beginner , 6 – 12 Km , 100 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    10:15 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch break at Day Lodge , Trails chosen for practice value , On-trail Leader TBA (Volunteer Now)

    Help with Basics , <5 Km , 60 m , 10:30 am – Noon and 1 – 2 pm , No limit
    10:30 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch break at Day Lodge , Geoff Williams

Wed Jan 13

  • Snowshoe , Easy/Moderate , FULL , Goat Pond Dam to Goat Creek Day Use Area (shuttle will be required) , 7.5 km , 150 m elevation , 1650 m, 15,
    9:30 at Save-On, Gas contribution $2 , Kevin McCormick.

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , Boom Creek , 7.5 kms return , 160m elev change , 190m climbing , 5.25 hrs , 15 ,
    9:30 am at Save-On, $7 , not been there this season but snow is usually plentiful down hwy 93. I was told there was lots a few weeks ago , Phil Wilson

  • Snowshoe , Easy , Hogarth Lakes Loops, 4.0 Km, 50 elev change,
    9:15 a.m. , Save-On Parking lot, $6 gas, 5 hours, Limit 12, John Neumann

Thurs Jan 14

  • Snowshoe , Moderate/Difficult , Engadin Creek , 5 km return , 320 m , 2140 m , 6 hrs , limit 8 ,
    09:00 at Save-On , gas contribution $ 5.- , steep uphill on North side of creek on packed trail and some bush whacking and sliding on the way down on South side of creek , Gian-Duri Giger

  • XC , Intermediate , Banff-Spray River Loop , 10km , 100m , 3.5hrs , 15 ,
    8:30 , $3 , Bill McKeever

Mon Jan 18

  • B (Hike) , Cougar Creek , 10 km , 220m , 1600m , 4 hrs , 12 ,
    10:30am at Cougar Creek Parking on Elk Run Blvd. , $0 , trail is well packed but slippery or uneven in places – grippers and walking poles required , Richard Weingardt

  • XC , Intermediate , Brewster Creek to Sundance Lodge , 22 km , 5hrs , 10 ,
    9:00 , $4 , skis with edges recommended , park at base of Sunshine Road , Helen Read.

Tues Jan 19

  • CSA XC @ CNC , Ski and share experience to help all improve technique, fitness and touring skills. Coordinator: Geoff W

    Intermediate , 12 – 20 Km , 200 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    10:15 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch on trail , Explore Trails including the less well-known , On-trail Leader TBA (Volunteer Now)

    Basic (Definition) , 6 – 12 Km , 100 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    10:00 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch break at Day Lodge , Trails chosen for practice value , On-trail Leader Susan Dorion

    Help with The Basics , <5 Km , 60 m , 10:30 am – Noon and 1 – 2 pm , No limit
    10:30 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch break at Day Lodge , Ask for pointers to get started or improve with focus on classical and trail skills. Geoff Williams

Wed Jan 20

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , FULL , NW face of Pigeon Mtn. , 5.5 km return, 250m , 3 hrs , limit 12
    9:30 a.m., Gas $1 , expect some bushwhacking and great views , Tom Partello

  • Snowshoe , Easy , FULL , Warspite Lake (Black Prince Cirque) , 4.2km return , 120m ,
    9:15 a.m., Gas $7 , Limit 12, John Neumann

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , Chester Lake and Elephant Rocks , 420 m , 10 Km , 5-6 hrs , 12
    9:00am at Save-on , Gas $6 , Kevin and Joy Smith.

Thurs Jan 21

  • XC , Intermediate , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , 10km , 200m , 3.5hrs , 15 ,
    9:00am at Save-On , $10 , Bill McKeever

  • XC , Intermediate , Field, BC to ski Tally HO Trail (7 kms return) and The Connector (24 kms return) , Limit 10.
    8:30 am , Gas $12 , If some wanted to only ski The Connector could have two separate groups, one starting at Natural Bridge , Helen Read

Tues Jan 26

  • CSA XC @ CNC , Ski and share experience to help all improve technique, fitness and touring skills. Coordinator: Geoff W

    Intermediate , 12 – 20 Km , 200 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    10:15 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch on trail , Explore Trails including the less well-known , On-trail Leader TBA (Volunteer Now)

    Basic (Definition) , 6 – 12 Km , 100 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    10:15 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch break at Day Lodge , Trails chosen for practice value , On-trail Leader TBA (Volunteer Now)

    Help with The Basics , <5 Km , 60 m , 10:30 am – Noon and 1 – 2 pm , No limit
    10:30 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch break at Day Lodge , Ask for pointers to get started or improve with focus on classical and trail skills. Geoff Williams

Wed Jan 27

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , Sawmill to Chester Parking Lot (car shuttle required) , 9 km , 300 m , Limit 12 ,
    9:30 am , Gas $6 , Kevin McCormick

  • Snowshoe , Easy/Moderate FULL , Evan-Thomas Creek to Waterfalls , 6.8 km return , minimal elevation gain , Limit 12 ,
    9:15 am , Gas $5 , Save-On Parking Lot , John Neumann

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , Rummel Lake , 10 km return , 400 m , Limit 12 ,
    9:15 am , Gas $6 , Save-On Parking Lot , Tom Partello

  • Snowshoe , Moderate FULL , Kirsten Tarns , 7 km return , 140 m , Limit 12 ,
    9:30 am , Gas $6 , One short steep section with a switchback , Frank McIntyre

Thurs Jan 28

  • XC , Intermediate , 12 – 15 Km , 100 m , 5 hrs , No limit,
    Meet at Save On at 10:00am, $10, Early lunch at LL Visitor Center, Discuss trails with staff,
    Ski about 2.5 hrs, Snack along the way as required, Paul and Nancy D’Agostino

Tues Feb 02

  • CSA XC @ CNC , Due to The Biathlon World Cup Races we will take a field trip to Emerald Lake in Yoho NP.

    All levels Dept 9 am from Save-On Overflow , $12 , Back in Canmore about 5 pm
    Snack on trail. Gather after ski at Lodge for hot/cold drinks and finish lunch before drive home

    Intermediate , 10 – 12 Km , 100 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    Longer more technical combination of trails , On-trail Leader TBA

    Basic (Definition) , 6 – 10 Km , 50 m , 2 – 3 hrs , No limit
    Easier combination of trails , On-trail Leader TBA

    Beginner / Slow , 5 – 8 Km , 20 m , 2 – 3 hrs , No limit
    Easy On-lake trails , On-trail Leader TBA

Wed Feb 03

  • Snowshoe , Easy/Moderate FULL , Moose Meadows to Upper Johnston Canyon Falls ,
    7.25 kms return , 195m elev change , 270m climbing , 5 hrs , 15 ,
    9:30 am at Save-On, $5 , Moderate – elevation changes: Easy- well established open trail; the frozen falls are a scenic destination , Phil Wilson

  • Snowshoe , Moderate FULL , Ross Lake , 10 km , 230 m , 1840 m , 5 hrs , limit 15 ,
    9:30 am at Save On , $10 gas , descent through forest – some sliding involved , Frank McIntyre

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , Chickadee Valley , 7 km , max elevation gain 200 m , 1800 m max elev , 6 hours , 12 participants ,
    9 am at Save-on Foods lot , $7 , Have not had time to preview the trip so would appreciate assistance of someone who did it last year with Frank , Fred Hall

  • XC or Alpine Touring , Moderate CANCELLED , Chester Lake ( + Elephant Rocks if new snow ) , skier tracked ,
    steel edges and skins highly recommended , 10 -12 km return , 325 – 350 m , 2225 -2250 m , 5 – 6 hrs. , 6 participants ,
    09:30 at Save-On Foods , $5 , Gian-Duri Giger

Thurs Feb 04

  • XC , Intermediate , Lake O’Hara Fire Road to Relais hut (Elizabeth Parker Hut optional 0.6 kms add-on) , 22 km , 440 m , 5-6 hrs , limit 12 ,
    8:30 am Save On , Gas Contribution $10 , metal edges helpful for outbound , Helen Read.

  • XC , Intermediate CANCELLED , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , 19km , 4hrs , 15 ,
    9:00 am Save On , Gas Contribution $10 , Bill McKeever.

Mon Feb 08

  • Hike , B , Stoney Squaw (Mt. Norquay) loop , 4.6 km , 223m , 3-4 hrs , packed trail, icy in spots ,
    9:00 am Save On , Gas Contribution $3 , ice cleats (grippers) and poles mandatory , the plan is to be back for LLL , Shirley Woolsey

Tues Feb 09

  • CSA XC @ CNC , Ski and share experience to help all improve technique, fitness and touring skills. Coordinator: Geoff W

    Intermediate , 12 – 20 Km , 200 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    10:15 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch on trail , Explore Trails including the less well-known , On-trail Leader TBA

    Basic (Definition) , 6 – 12 Km , 100 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    10:15 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch break at Day Lodge , Trails chosen for practice value , On-trail Leader TBA

    Help with The Basics , <5 Km , 60 m , 10:30 am – Noon and 1 – 2 pm , No limit
    10:30 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Lunch break at Day Lodge , Ask for pointers to get started or improve with focus on classical and trail skills. Geoff Williams

Wed Feb 10

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , FULL , Chester Lake/Elephant Rocks/partial creek descent , 11 km , 400 m , 5-6 hours , limit 12 ,
    9:00 am , Gas $6 some possible tricky sections descending the upper creek , Susan Dorion.

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , FULL , Fortress/ Grizzly Creek , 9.5 km , 250 m , 5 hours , limit 12 ,
    9:15 am at Save-on , Gas $6 , Route not on any trails , Will likely have to break trail for half the distance ,
    Involves a lot of “Gundeling” along the Kananaskis river , Tom Partello.

  • Snowshoe , Easy , FULL , Meander round Goat Creek area , 7 – 8 kms return , 50m elev change , 80m climbing , 4.25 hrs , 15 ,
    09:45 am at Save-On, $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 scenic location close to home , Phil Wilson

Thurs Feb 11

  • XC , Lake Louise , Intermediate , 12 – 15 Km , 100 m , 5 hrs , No limit,
    Meet at Save On at 10:00am, $10, Early lunch at LL Visitor Center, Discuss trails with staff,
    Ski about 2.5 hrs likely on the 1A/Lower Telemark/Petyo, Snack along the way as required, Paul and Nancy D’Agostino

Tues Feb 16

  • CSA XC @ CNC , Ski and share experience to help all improve technique, fitness and touring skills. Coordinator: Geoff W

    SPECIAL: “Everyone’s The Leader” day. NON-SKIERS ARE WELCOME to join us as the same process applies to all Meanderthals trips.

    Discover how to set up a trip, or how to make the Leaders’ jobs easier by learning what is involved in organising a Meanderthals trip.
    This is your chance to expand within a controlled and helpfull environment.

    10:15 am: Meet in Lodge for pre-trip planning simulation.

    Noon: Snack lunch

    12:30 pm: Execute planned trips

Wed Feb 17

  • Snowshoe , Moderate FULL , Rummel to Ruster , 9 km , 470m , 5-6hrs , limit 15 ,
    9:30 at Save-On , gas $6 , some sliding and a car shuttle involved , Frank McIntyre.

  • Snowshoe , Easy , Penstock Loop and Canyon Trails (Kananaskis Country), 8 km, 60 m, 4-5 hrs, 12 people,
    9 am, Gas $10.00 , Jack Whitworth

  • B Hike , CANCELLED , Bow Valley Provincial Park by Campgrounds, 8 km, 100 m, 4-5 hrs, 12 people,
    9:30 am, Gas $3.00 , bring icers if you have them but not mandatory , John Neuman

Thurs Feb 18

  • XC , Intermediate , Lake Louise , 15km , 200m , 1800m , 6hrs , 12 ,
    9am Save On , $10 , Discuss trail at Visitor Centre , Bill McKeever.

Tues Feb 23

  • CSA XC @ CNC , Ski and share experience to help all improve technique, fitness and touring skills. Coordinator: Geoff W

    World Cup XC will impact next two weeks, so this week will be the end of regular Tuesday sessions at CNC.
    Help is always available on request. Just send an email to sinupx@canmoreseniors.org to arrange.

    NOON: ALL meet for lunch at Meadow Hut (Jct 8) , and maybe watch the cornices falling off Rundle. All seniors welcome to join us.

    Intermediate , 12 – 20 Km , 200 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    10:15 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , On-trail Leader TBA

    Basic (+Help) (Definition) , 6 – 12 Km , 100 m , 3 – 5 hrs , No limit
    10:30 am , In Stadium by Day Lodge , Trails chosen for practice value , On-trail Leader Geoff Williams

Wed Feb 24

  • XC , Beginner -Intermediate , CANCELLED , Cascade Fire Road to warden’s cabin , 28km return , 200m , 5 hours plus drive, Limit 12 ,
    9am at Save-On , Gas $5.00 , Dana Roman.

  • B Hike , Bow Valley Provincial Park by Campgrounds, 8 km, 100 m, 4-5 hrs, 12 people,
    9:30 am, Gas $3.00 , bring icers if you have them but not mandatory , John Neuman

  • Snowshoe , Easy , Mud Lake and Hogarth Lakes and beyond, Snowshoe Trip, 6-7 hours, 6 km approx., elevation gain/loss minimal, 12,
    9 am from Save-on Foods lot, $6.00 , Jack Whitworth

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , FULL , Engadine Creek, North bank up and South bank down , 5 km , 390 m , 2100 m , 3-4 hrs , limit 15 ,
    9:30 am at Save-On, Gas $ 5 , steep uphill on hard packed trail, down with some sliding , Frank McIntyre

  • B Hike , CANCELLED , Prairie view trail up to Barrier Lookout, wonderful winter visas from McConnell Ridge, 12 km, 600 m, 6 hrs, 12 people,
    9:00 am, Gas $4.00 , must bring ices, grippers, or yak tracks, and hiking poles.
    The trail is hard packed with icy sections but no problem with grippers, no exposure, Ed Neufeld

Thurs Feb 25

  • XC , Intermediate , Lake Louise , 12 – 15 Km , 100 m , 5 hrs , No limit ,
    10 am at Save-On , Gas $10.00 , Early lunch at LL Visitor Center , Discuss trails with staff ,

    Ski about 2.5 hrs likely on the Moraine Lake Rd/Fairview/Tramline , Snack along the way as required , Paul and Nancy D’Agostino.

Wed Mar 02

  • B Hike , FULL , Rafter Six trails , 11 km , 120m , 1417m , 4-5 hrs , 12 ,
    9:30 am at Save-On , Gas $3.00 , loop trail partially along the Kananaskis River – grippers required , Richard Weingardt.

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , FULL , French Creek via Burstall , 6 km , 295 m , 2050 m , 3-4 hrs , limit 15 ,
    9:30 am at Save-On, Gas $ 6 , some sliding and trail breaking involved , Frank McIntyre.

  • Snowshoe , Easy , Sawmill Loop , 6 km , 200 m, 2200 m, 5-6 hrs , Limit 15 ,
    9:30 am at Save-On, Gas $ 7 , Kevin McCormick.

  • Snowshoe , Easy , Watridge Lake , 6-7 hrs , 7.5 km return trip , elevation gain minimal , limit 12 ,
    9:00 am at Save-On, Gas $ 6 , Jack Whitworth.

Wed Mar 09

  • Snowshoe , Difficult , Tent East Ridge , 335 m , 2215 m , 6 km , Limit 15 ,
    9:00 am at Save-On, Gas $ 6 , sliding and bushwhacking involved , Frank McIntyre.

  • Snowshoe , Moderate , FULL , Chickadee Valley , 7km , 200m, 1800m , 6 hours , Limit 12 ,
    9:15 am at Save-On, Gas $ 7 , Kevin McCormick.

  • Snowshoe , Easy , CANCELLED , Boom Lake , 10 km , 250 M , No limit ,
    9:30 am at Save-On , Gas $ 7 , please bring your ice cleats or grippers and poles .
    We will assess at the parking lot that morning as to whether to wear the snowshoes or our grippers.
    We did it a few days ago with grippers on trail is packed snow there was no ice at that time. Shirley Woolsey.

Thurs Mar 10

  • XC , Basic/Slow , (may split an Intermediate group if leader volunteers) Lake Louise , <10 km , <100m , 1,600 m , 4-6 hrs , No Limit ,
    9:30 am at Save-On , Gas $ 10 , Early lunch at LL Visitor Center while get new info. Snack on trail.
    Apres-ski Hot drinks @ Laggan’s? , Geoff Williams.

Wed Mar 16

  • Snowshoe , Difficult , FULL , Stanley Glacier and Haffner Creek Falls , 250 m , 6 km , 5 hrs , limit 15 ,
    9:00 am at Save-On, Gas $ 7 , going to second bridge only at Stanley and short trip into Haffner Creek to view ice climbers , Frank McIntyre.

  • Hike B/C slow , Kananaskis Forest Interp Trail up centre of cut-blocks N of Baldy , 6 Km , 150 m , 1,550 m , 4 – 5 hrs , no limit ,
    10 am , $5 , Lower part of trail was icy two weeks ago. Cleats/Studs probably still needed. Good views w time for pictures , Geoff Williams

Thurs Mar 17

  • XC , Intermediate , Lake Louise , 12 – 15 Km , 100 m , 5 hrs , No limit ,
    10:00 am at Save-On, Gas $ 10 , Early lunch at LL Visitor Center , Discuss trails with staff , Ski about 2.5 – 3 hrs ,
    Snack along the way as required , Happy St. Patrick’s Day out ,Paul and Nancy D’Agostino.

Wed Mar 23

  • Snowshoe , Difficult , FULL , Monica Creek Plus , 300 m , 6 km , limit 15 ,
    9:00 am at Save-On, Gas $ 6 , sliding, trail breaking and extra exploring involved , Frank McIntyre.

  • C Hike , FULL , Horseshoe Canyon/ Rapids , 11Km , 250m (cumulative) , 5-6hrs , 12 ,
    10:00 am at Save-On, Gas $3 , Lunch at about 12:30 , Paul and Nancy D’Agostino.

Wed Mar 30

  • Snowshoe , Difficult , Commonwealth Lake and Creek , 7.5 km , 250 m , 2075 m , 5 hrs , 15 people ,
    9:00 am at Save-On, Gas $ 6 , Frank McIntyre.

  • B Hike , FULL , Yamnuska Natural Area loop including Big Fir Tree (a Gundel classic) , 10 km , 280 m , 1465 m , 4-5 hrs , 15 ,
    10:00 am at Save-On, Gas $3 , loop trail in good condition – grippers not needed , Richard Weingardt.

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Thur Apr 07

  • Hike   FULL , C , Yamnuska Natural Area – east side loop including several small lakes , 9 km , 140 m , 1370 m , 4-5 hrs , 15 ,
    10:00 am at Save-On , $3 , this hike is east of last Wednesday’s hike on different trails – grippers not needed , Richard Weingardt.


Wed Apr 13
Season Opening Hike Easy Banff / Johnson Lake Circuit 3.5 km minimal m 1,500 m 3-4 hrs No limit
9:30 am $1 Including Hermits Cabin and Bow River overlook
After hike lunch at Lakeside Picnic Tables, bring lunch.
All trails dry. Lake ice-free. No snow or ice patches. Some crocuses. Deadfall at Hermit’s cabin access mostly cleared.		 Geoff Williams

Tues Apr 19
Leader Seminar New/Existing Leaders At Seniors Centre 0 km 0 m 0 m 0 hrs 20 ish
9 am – Noon $0 There was a website server problem on Monday and some people were unable to sign-up. We are therefore opening the Leader Seminar to anyone who wants to drop-in. John Reeves, Geoff Williams


Wed Apr 20
Hike  FULL A Grizzly Peak 6 km 880 m 2,500 m 6 hrs 8
8:30 am $8 steep easy scramble Patty Glover
Hike  FULL B Grotto Midline 7.4 km 495 m 1,720 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $0 steep ascent & minor exposure Frank McIntyre
Hike B Barrier Fire Lookout to Heli-pad 12.5 km 625 m 1,996 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $5 possible ice on final ascent at the top – bring ice grippers if you have them – if the wind is bad we will go to the Prairie View Lookout point Shirley Woolsey
Hike B Yamnuska Ridge 7 km 436 m 1796 m 5-6 hrs 12
9:30 am $3 Chris Duncan-Webb
Hike  FULL B-/C+ TransCanada Trail 10 km 450 m 1500 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $0 Bring large bright flashlight to view Cold War Cave Graham Lock
Hike  FULL C Tunnel Mountain from St. Julien parking lot 4.6 km 300 m 1,690 m 3 hrs 12
10:00 am $2 A nice hike to get the winter kinks out Maureen Martel
Hike D Jamboree Grounds 5 km 10 m 3 hrs No Limit
10:00 am $3 Frances Robinson


Mon Apr 25
Bike   Cancelled Banff Fenlands to Castle Junction on 1-A 60-65 km m m 4-5 hrs 10
9:30am at Fenlands Recreation Centre $ Helen Read


Wed Apr 27
Scramble A Exshaw Ridge 13 km 770 m 2080 m 6 hrs 10
8:30 am $3 Loose scree to Ridge then some mild exposure. If time allows we will try to go past Peaks 6 & 7 which will add distance & elevation. Bill Rowe
Hike   FULL A- at B pace Grotto Mountain Buttress Lookout 5.5 km 870 m 2133 m 5 hrs 12
9:30 am $1 Some easy scrambling and minor exposure. Great views. Richard Weingardt
Hike A- Lady MacDonald Helipad 7 km 900 m m 5 hrs 12
9:00 am $0 Ed Neufeld
Hike   FULL B Castle Lookout 8 km 550 m 2010 m 6 hrs 12
9:30 am $6 Kevin McCormick
Hike   FULL B Harvey Height’s Loop 10 km 250 m 1570 m 4 hrs 8
10:00 am $0 Dry Creek , “Sunset Ridge” , Montane Traverse , Meander Trail. Nice views , free of snow and ice as of April 18th Gian-Duri Giger
Hike   FULL B West Wind Pass 6 km 393 m 2,100 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $4 some minor exposure Frances Hunter
Hike   FULL D Stewart Canyon 4-5 km m m 3-4 hrs 15
10:00 am $3 Marilyn Croll
Hike D Cascade Ponds to Bankhead and return 8.5 km 50 m m 4 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 Elevation gain if we go up to the church steps for lunch 50m Frances Robinson


Thur Apr 28
Special All Levels Patrino’s Restaurant 0.1 km 3 m 1,380 m 2 hrs No limit
6 pm $0 As a thanks to Geoff for the XC season we will be having dinner at Patrino’s. Paul and Nancy D’Agostino.


Fri Apr 29
Bike and Hike   FULL Easy Bow Valley Prov. Park 15 Km (bike) 3 Km (walk) some ups and downs m 4 hrs 12
1:00 pm $3 Easy bike along the paved trail and roads (before the roads open to cars) and walk Many Springs Trail. Bring a bike, helmet (mandatory) and lock Paul and Nancy D’Agostino


Mon May 02
Recon Hike RECON TO CONFIRM C Banff NP Nr Castle Jct / Smith Lake and Copper Lake 6 km 200 m 1,600 m hrs min 3
max 5
10:00 am $5 Small group. Ready for any conditions.
Good opportunity for new leaders to do a practice run.		 Geoff Williams
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Bike Castle Junction on 1-A to Lake Louise Ski Resort 50-55 km m m 4-5 hrs 12
Meet at parking lot adjacent to Castle Junction store @ 10:00 am Helen Read
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Wed May 04
Hike   FULL A S. Peak of Mt. Baldy 12.2 km 950 m 2202 m 7 hrs 12
8:30 am $5 May require ice cleats on Baldy pass trail. Small amounts of exposure. John Reeves
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Hike   FULL A- at B pace Lady MacDonald teahouse site 8.8 km 888 m 2260 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $0 We will meet at Cougar Creek Parking on Elk Run Blvd. Possibility of splitting the group at teahouse with option to go to the lower summit. Extra 1km and 238m elevation. Richard Weingardt
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Hike   FULL B Sulphur Mountain – Up only! 5.5 km 655 m m 4.5 hrs 15
9:30am $5 The folks at the Gondola have assured me that we are most welcome to take the Gondola down for free that day. There will be no facilities or washrooms open at the top. We will have our lunch at the observation area & can see from there what they have been working on all winter Shirley Woolsey
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Hike   FULL B Barrier Lake Lookout 12.6 km 625 m 2015 m 4.5 hrs 12
8:30am $4 Larry Clark
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Hike   FULL C Banff NP Nr Castle Jct / Smith Lake and Copper Lake 6 km 200 m 1,600 m hrs 14
10:00am $5 Found new lunch spot with great view. Forecast hot, carry plenty of water. May add Silverton Falls to end of day. Extra 1 km, 100 m. Geoff Williams
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Hike D Quaite Valley campground from Heart Creek parking lot & return 7.4 km 75 m m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $2 Frances Robinson
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Hike D Vermillion Lakes 4.6 km (to 3rd lake) minimal m m 3-4 hrs 15
10:00 am $3 opportunity to view wildlife & splendid view of Mt. Rundle Marilyn Croll
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Mon May 9
Hike C Five Lakes Yamnuska area 12 km 250 m 1,400 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 am $2 This is a memorial hike in honour of Lorraine Ward. Everyone is
welcome. Even if you didn’t know Lorraine, you can help celebrate her
life by enjoying the flowers. Ted Radvani and myself will be co-leaders, but
please reply to me to sign up. We will use a two-car shuttle in
order to take in more of the Lower Yamnuska area, including segments of
Meadow Lake, Aspen Jungle, Great Moraine, and Twin Lakes. You can
expect to see five lakes, several ponds, and early-blooming flowers. For
more details, see Gillean Daffern, Kananaskis Country Trail
Guide, 4th ed., vol. 3, pp. 124-133. 		Maryann Ayim
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Tues May 10
Weather Course All Weather Course by Rod Plasman km m m 8 hrs
8:30 am at Seniors Centre $35 Coordinator:Frank McIntyre
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Wed May 11
Hike A Opal Ridge South 8 km 1020 m 2600 m 7 hrs 12
8:30 am $8 Some easy scrambling on rock bands Patty Glover
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Hike   FULL A at B pace Heart Mountain circuit 11 km 911 m 2157 m 6-7 hrs 12
9:30 am $3 Some easy scrambling. Quite steep on ascent. Great views. Richard Weingardt
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Hike B+ Wasootch Ridge 11 km 1,000 m 2,130 m 7 hrs 15
8:30 am $5 Peter Mitchell
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Hike   FULL B GlenBow Ranch 12 km 150 m m 5-6 hrs 15
9:00 am $10 Margaret and Menno Froese
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Hike   FULL B Spencer Creek to Lougheed Cirque 9 km 500 m 2220 m 6 hrs 15
9:30 am $5 Frank McIntyre
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Hike   FULL C Hwy 68 / Sibbald Lake to Deer Ridge Top 5 km 250 m 1,750 m hrs 14+Leader
9:30am $6 Up and down by ‘drier’ East end avoiding springs on West cut-line. Slow pace. Some plodable steep sections . Geoff Williams
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Hike D Baldy Pass Parking lot to Porcupine Creek/return 6 km 25 m m 5 hrs 12
10:00am $5 Frances Robinson
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Fri May 13
Hike/Scramble A+ up Ha-Ling Bowl (i.e. East facing BOWL) or similar scramble and down the regular hiking trail   Cancelled due to fresh snow 5 km 650 m 2350 m 4 hrs 8
9:00 am $3 Includes 60 minutes of easy scrambling with lots of exposure. Doug Ragan
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Sat May 14
Bike Barrier Info Centre to Galactea 50 km m m 5-6 hrs
11:00 am – See Notes $   Note Changes. Meet up at 11 am at Barrier info centre. Want minimum of 4 for safety. Bring bear spray. Helen Read
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Wed May 18
Hike/Scramble A Yamnuska Traverse 10.7 km 900 m 2240 m 5 hrs 12
8:30 am $4 Scramble on Ledge with Chain, some exposure. Doug Ragan
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Hike A at B pace Ha Ling + 6.5 km 925 m 2450 m 8 hrs 12
8:30 am $3 5 Peaks in a Day: We shall try for Ha Ling, Miners, and the 3 little peaks beckoning (falsely) towards Mount Lawrence Grassi. Maryann Ayim
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Hike B Spray River Loop 12 km 150 m m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $4 Glenda Waddingham
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Hike B West Wind Pass 6 km 395 m 2088 m 5 hrs 15
9:30 am $4 Kevin McCormick
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Hike B- Special “Wildflower Hike” , Yamnuska Ridge to Raven’s End 7 km 520 m 1890 m 5+ hrs 12
9:30 am $4 Stops with opportunity to photograph early bloom of wildflowers, good timing after rain. Gian-Duri Giger
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Hike C+ Grassi Lakes 3 km 162 m 1670 m 4 hrs 14
10:30 am $2 Through the woods, return via easy trail. Maureen Martel
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Hike D Jewel Bay 7.5 km 25 m m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $5 Frances Robinson
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Hike D Heart Creek 4 km 50 m m 3.5 hrs 15
10:00 am $2 Some walking on rocks. About 8 creek crossings but all bridges now have hand rails. Liz Falzon
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Thur May 19
Canoeing   Cancelled Canoeing Practice on Two Jack Lake km m m 5-6 hrs 8
10:00 am $ Canoeing , easy practice, Two Jack Lake, Basic canoe maneuvering skills make lake canoeing much more fun and efficient especially on windy days. Most lake strokes can also be used on the river! Parties who may already have some basic river canoeing experience (up to Grade 3) may consider joining other people canoeing on the Bow River between Banff and Canmore for more river canoeing practice later in the summer (moderate stream flows). Gian-Duri Giger
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Wed May 25
Hike   FULL A Peaks 427439 & 436425 at Upper Canyon Creek   Changed to Belmore Browne 12 km 750 m 2356 m 8 hrs 12
8:30 am $9 Some steep sections, long ridgewalk, short bushwhack on way down Patty Glover
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Hike   FULL B Plain of the Six Glaciers Teahouse 13 km 340 m 2070 m 7 hrs 12
9:30 am $10 Will return by the Highline Trail/Catwalk/Mirror Lake/Lower Agnes Lake Trail for the views Paul and Nancy D’Agostino
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Hike   FULL B Sparrowhawk Tarns 11 km 750 m 2400 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 am $5 Exploring tarns at lunch optional Frank McIntyre
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Hike B- Jumping Pound Mountain & South Ridge 10 km 420 m 2240 m 5 hrs 12
8:30 am $8 Car shuttle Martin & Julia Hall
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Hike C Yoho NP West End / Wapta Falls 6 km 100 m 1160 m 2+4+2 hrs 12
8:45 am $12 Upper + Lower viewpoints and river below Falls. Much spray below falls, bring raingear. Many photo ops. Geoff Williams
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Hike D Reed Twin Lakes Loop 5 km 120 m 1360 m 4 hrs 15
9:30 am $3 In this relatively unexplored area you can expect to find two ponds, three lakes, wildflowers,
geese, and perhaps even loons. 		Jim Mullin
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Hike D Heart Creek 4 km 50 m m 3.5 hrs 15
10:00 am $2 Some walking on rocks. About 8 creek crossings but all bridges now have hand rails. Liz Falzon
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Fri May 27
Hike/Scramble A+ Up Ha-Ling Bowl (i.e. East facing BOWL) or similar scramble, and down the
regular hiking trail.		 5 km 650 m 2350 m 4 hrs 8
9:00am $3 Includes 60 minutes of easy scrambling with lots of exposure but no
possibility of falling to your death. Please bring some kind of Helmet. In
my car shall be an ice box loaded with ice for hikers to store drinks – to
celebrate after the hike. 		Doug Ragan
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Wed June 1
Hike A Aylmer lookout 23.6 km 615 m m 8 hrs 12
7:30 am $5 Jean-Pierre Moisan
Hike   FULL A- Echo Canyon 10 km 700-800 m 2100-2200 m 5 hrs 12
9:00 am (see notes) $0 Some steep sections, minor exposure, rope assist if needed. Start at Elk Run car park. Clive Pyburn
Hike   FULL B Grotto Midline Trail + G8 loop on East side. 11 km 510 m 1700 m 4-5 hrs 15
9:30 am (see notes) $0 Steep up and down, fairly levelled on traverse. Start at Cougar Creek Parking Lot. Peter Roseneck/Frank McIntyre
Hike B- Horseshoe Falls 10 km 150 m 1300 m 4 hrs 15
9:00 am $5 Along Bow River, some exploration, perhaps light bushwacking. Paul Roman
Hike   FULL C+ High Rockies Trail 11 km 240 m 1742 m 6 hrs 15
9:00 am $4 Goat Creek parking lot to Spray Lake Dam. Car shuttle required. Marilyn Wilson
Hike (Recon) C+ Benchlands East of Alpine Club 8 km 280 m 1600 m 4-6 hrs 6
9:30 am $0 Some steep sections, checking out informal trail-loop, will cancel if raining. Gian-Duri Giger
Hike C Jumping Pound Loop 9 km 300 m 1433 m 6 hrs 15
8:30 am $6 Jack Whitworth
Hike D Johnston Canyon 5.4 km 30 m m 4-4.5 hrs 15
9:30 am $5 Lower Falls (3.4 kms return) + The Muleshoe Trail (2 kms return) Marilyn Croll
Hike D BVPP – Moraine/River Walk/Elk Flats trails 5.5 km 25 m m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 Frances Robinson


Tues June 7
Bike   CANCELLED B North Winter Gate to Highwood Pass and Mt Lipsett Day Use 44 km 700 m 2206 m 5-6 hrs 12
9:00 am $10 Road bikes recommended. Minimum group of 4. If able to drive, indicate how many people with bikes (including yourself) you could take Peter Roseneck


Wed June 8
Hike A Yamnuska Traverse 10.7 km 900 m 2240 m 6 hrs 10
8:30 am $4 Easy scramble with limited exposure John Reeves
Hike   FULL B+ Nihahi Ridge 10 km 735 m 2345 m 5-6 hrs 12
8:30 am $12 Main hike to look-out, For those who want to tackle the + part of the hike, some exposure and light scrambling beyond lookout to ridge top. Kevin and Joy Smith
Hike   FULL B Baldy Pass from the South 9 km 485 m 1905 m 5 hrs 12
9:30 am $5 This hike will be at a B pace Kevin McCormick
Hike   FULL B Razor’s Edge Loop 8 km 420 m m 6 hrs 12
8:30 am $3 Climb a rocky slope and hike along the razors edge, loop back along the Quaite Valley trail. No scrambling. Ed Neufeld
Hike B+ Aylmer Lookout 24 km 530 m 2040 m 9 hrs 8
9:00 am $5 This is a long hike that will take us until near the supper hour (estimate 7 moving hours). Bring extra food and water. Because of the length of the hike the weather forecast must be favourable Paul and Nancy D’Agostino
Hike   FULL C Yamnuska Natural Area 8 km 250 m m 5.5 hrs 15
9:30 am $3 From Yamnuska parking lot to gate 540m W of hwy lX. Meandering on unofficial trails. Lee deSoto
Hike D Lake Louise Shoreline Trail 5-6 km 10 m 1730 m 5 hrs 15
9:00 am $9 Gwen Craig
Hike D Bow Falls from Boat Launch 4.2 km return Minimal 5 hrs 15
10:00 am $3 May do Marsh Loop at Cave and Basin after lunch if desired Lynn Jones


Mon June 13
Hike B+ at B pace Three Sisters Pass and ridge to viewpoint 7 km 620 m 2320 m 6 hrs 12
9:30am $3 Route is up rocky creek bed with limited established trail. Must be comfortable with walking on loose rock with minor scrambling. Richard Weingardt


Tue June 14
Bike   Cancelled Fortress Gas Station to Highwood Pass 50 km 600 m 2227 m hrs
11:00 am at gas station $ Winter gate likely still closed Bear spray good idea, minimum of four for safety. Will cancel if raining. Helen Read
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Wed June 15
Hike   FULL A Red Ridge up down to Sparrowhawks Tarns loop 12 km 1100+ m 2636 m 8-9 hrs 12
8:00am $8 some bushwacking, some rock hopping, some scrambling, some steep parts, no exposure Dana Roman
Hike B+ at slow B pace Ha Ling Peak 6 km 732 m m 6 hrs 15
8:30 am $2 up to the saddle, explore the grassy knoll behind the East peak, optional summit the West peak Ed Neufeld
Hike   FULL B Stanley Glacier to basin 8.4 km 325 m 1920 m 6 hrs 12
9:00 am $7 B paced hike. Lovely views. Reminder to bring your change of shoes for the ride back, trail muddy in parts. Mountain weather can change rapidly. Shirley Woolsey
Hike   FULL B Eiffel Lake 12 km 400 m 2287 m 5 hrs 12
8:00 am $10 Expect snow patches Fred Hall
Hike   FULL C Emerald Lake Circuit 6 km minimal 1300 m 5-6 hrs 12
9:00am $10 Maureen Martel
Hike D Marble Canyon to the Paint Pots & Marble Canyon Loop 6.5 km 50 m 6 hrs 12
9:30am $7 We’ll leave a car at the Paint Pots for the return to Marble canyon Frances Robinson


Fri June 17
Hike   FULL A at B pace Tent Ridge horseshoe 10.5 km 830 m 2540 m 7 hrs 12
9:30am $6 A great ridge hike. Some easy scrambling and minor exposure. Richard Weingardt


Wed June 22
Hike A Mt Howard 21 km 1100+ m 2780 m 11 hrs 12
7:15am $9 a long ridge walk at Upper Canyon Creek Patty Glover
Hike   FULL A- at B pace Pigeon Mountain 15.4 km 980 m 2400 m 7 hrs 12
8:00am $3 Long steep hike on grassy slopes-No scrambling Ed Neufeld
Hike   FULL B+ Cory Pass – Edith Pass circuit 13 km 915 m 2350 m 6-7 hrs 12
9:30am $3 May be some lingering snow after the pass. Richard Weingardt
Hike   FULL B Spencer Creek to Lougheed Cirque 9 km 500 m 2220 m 6 hrs 15
9:00am $5 There are a couple of steep areas; hike will be at a B pace. Kevin McCormick
Hike   FULL C “Sunset Ridge” Terrace/Montane Traverse/Meander Trail 9.7 km 250 m 1570 m 4+ hrs 15
9:30am $0 Beginning and ending in Harvie Heights so no car shuttling. Marion Rogers
Hike   FULL C Surprise Corner in Banff to the Hoodoos Interpretive Trail and return 9 km 60 m m 5 hrs 12
9:30am $3 Joyce MacLeod/Chris Mills
Hike D Bow River Walk, Lake Louise 7.1 km Minimal m 6 hrs 12
9:00am $9 Frances Robinson


Tues June 28
Hike   FULL B Rummel Pass 14 km 550 m 2360 m 7 hrs 8
8:00am $5 Relaxed pace to Rummel lake and on to Rummel Pass. Expect lingering snow at higher elevations Gian-Duri Giger
Hike D Lower Yamnuska, Reed-Twin Lakes loop 5 km 120 m 1400 m 4 hrs 15
10:00am $3 This is a memorial hike in honor of Tracy Morrison,
who hiked with the Meanderthals for many years. All are welcome, and
even if you didn’t know Tracy, you can help celebrate her life by enjoying
this beautiful area. 		Jim Mullin and Maryann Ayim


Wed June 29
Hike   FULL A Old Baldy Knoll via tarn 15 km 900 m 2408 m 7 hrs 12
8:30am $5 Steep climb through woods, talus rock bed then steep grassy slope to ridge. Steep descent to tarn. Return by creek. Bill Rowe
Hike A at B pace Saddleback – Fairview Mtn – Sheol – Paradise 14.5 km 1000 m 2744 m 8 hrs 12
9:00am $9 Shuttle required. Should be good for early season flowers. Richard Weingardt
Hike B High Rockies Trail second leg 13.5 km 275 m 5 hrs 15
8:30am $5 will be hiking from Spray Lakes Day use via Driftwood to dam. Car shuttle will be necessary. Margaret and Menno Froese
Hike B Yamnuska Ridge + chimney to first peak 8 km 500 m 5-6 hrs 12
9:00am $3 narrow, steep chimney area – some may choose to wait at the chimney Susan Dorion
Hike   FULL B Eiffel Lake 12 km 400 m 2287 m 5 hrs 12
8:00am $10 Glenda Waddingham
Hike   FULL B at C pace West Louise – Paget Lookout 7 km 520 m 2135 m 8 hrs 12
9:00am $10 A steady switchback climb to a great view of east and west, including the trees around Lake O’Hara. Likely to be warm and sunny. Part of trail faces south and gets full sun. Drink plenty before leaving and carry enough water. Geoff Williams
Hike C James Walker Creek 8.6 km 259 m 2118 m 7 hrs 15
8:30am $7 Jack Whitworth
Hike D Cave and Basin to Sundance Canyon 6 km 3 hrs 12
10:00am $2 start at Bow River Bridge to Cave and Basin and Marsh Loop into Sundance Canyon June Gregory/ Lesley Sanderson
Hike D Elbow Lake and beyond 5.5 km 150 m 2105 m 6 hrs 12
9:30am $10 It’s uphill for the first 1.3km. We’ll take it easy. Frances Robinson


Wed July 6
Hike   CANCELLED A Bryant Lake and west ridge 19 km 890 m 2612 m 9-10 hrs 12
7:30am $9 Patty Glover
Hike   FULL B+ Galatea Lakes 16.4 km 675 m 2210 m 5-6 hrs 12
8:30am $7 Some rough areas on the trail after flood damage repair. Hike will be at brisk pace given distance. Kevin and Joy Smith
Hike   FULL B Windy Point (Wind Valley Area) 11.5 km 560 m 1950 m 4-5 hrs 15
9:30am $2 creek crossing over downed logs Frank McIntyre
Hike B South Mist Hills 14 km 650 m 2400 m 5-6 hrs 12
8:00am $12 exploratory with car shuttle, steep but no significant exposure Martin Hall
Hike   FULL C Lake Agnes Tea House (Lake Louise area) 7 km 400 m 2135 m 4 hours + travel time 15
9:00am $9 Marion Rogers
Hike   CANCELLED D+ Tunnel Mountain from Tunnel Mountain Rd. 2 km 225 m 1690 m 3 hrs 15
10:00am $3 Very slow pace. Starting from Tunnel Mtn. Rd. eliminates steep section at the start. Anne & Lee deSoto
Hike D Ribbon Creek 5-6 km 100 m m 5 hrs 15
10:00am $6 Gwen Craig


Tues July 12
Hike B+ Sparrowhawk Tarns 12 km 700 m 2400 m 6-7 hrs 12
8:30am $5 Note that this is a recon hike for the leader Helen Read


Wed July 13
Hike   CANCELLED A/B+ Piggy Plus (Burstall Area) 11/15 km 520/700 m 2500 m 7 hrs No Limit
8:30am $6 This is a memorial hike in honor of Gundel Rau. Her daughter, Iris, will attend. This was Gundel’s favorite hike. You can help celebrate her life by enjoying this beautiful area. Partly washed out trail leads over stoney area in and beside a creek (about 50 m of steep talus/snow to traverse)   Please indicate your hiking ability (A,B or C) when signing up. You can opt to do either the shorter or longer hike-to different view points Frank McIntyre
Hike   FULL , POSTPONED C+ Lake Annette 11.4 km 385 m 2105 m 6 hrs 12
8:30am $9 parking and trailhead 3km along Moraine Lake Road Marilyn Wilson
Hike   POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER C Yoho NP / Takakkaw Falls to Laughing Falls 9 km 120 m 1600 m 8 hrs 12
9:00am $12 Following Yoho River with short side trip to Point Lace Falls and canyon edge Geoff Williams
Hike D Sherbrooke Lake, Yoho National Park 6 km 200 m 1814 m 6 hrs 12
9:00am $10 Jean Slaght


Fri July 15
Hike   CANCELLED A at B pace Birdwood Traverse – Smuts Pass to Burstall Pass 20 km 820 m 2454 m 9-10 hrs 12
8:00am $6 Some minor scrambling, minor exposure and route finding. Car shuttle required.   Cancelled due to weather Richard Weingardt


Wed July 20
Hike A Harvey Pass to Healy Pass 27 km 1250 m 2500 m 9 hrs 12
7:00am $6 Hike starts at Mt Bourgeau Trail and finishes at Sunshine Parking. Car Shuttle required. Unmarked trail from Harvey Pass to Healy Pass. Time 9hrs is for hike only. Bill Rowe
Hike   FULL A at B pace Tent Ridge Horseshoe 10.5 km 823 m 2554 m 7.5 hrs 12
8:00am $7 There is one short (about ten steps) scramble section through a rock face with some exposure. Maryann Ayim
Hike B+ Healy Meadows/Pass 20 km 655 m m 7 hrs 12
8:00am $6 Wild Flowers – Hike to the pass and onto the ramparts for 1-2km Ed Neufeld
Hike B+ Wenkchemna Pass 19 km 720 m 2611 m 8 hrs 12
7:15am $10 panoramic view of the Ten Peaks Gian-Duri Giger
Hike   FULL B Sentinel Pass 12 km 725 m 2610 m 7 hrs 12
7:45am $10 Moderate, but steady pace. Please be at the parking lot by 7:30 for earlier departure due to parking issues at Moraine Lake. Susan Dorion
Hike   FULL B South Buller Pass 15 km 670 m 2500 m 8 hrs 12
8:15am $6 last 100m elevation to pass is optional, as it is steep and gravelly Fred Hall
Hike   FULL C Chester Lake 10 km 300 m m 6 plus hrs 15
8:30am $8 Will not be able to reply to emails until July 15. Will put them on the list by time they were sent. Margaret and Menno Froese
Hike D Ribbon Creek 6 km 100 m 5-6 hrs 15
10:00am $6 Gwen Craig


Fri July 22
Hike A West over Guinn Pass to Buller Pass and trailhead 17.5 km 1145 m 6-7 hrs 12
8:00am $7 A and B parties will exchange cars at Save-On, and keys on the trail when we meet, so you end up at your car at trail’s end. Trail up creek section of Guinn is a bit scruffy and steep. Minimal exposure. Fabulous Guinn flowers. John Martland
Hike B+ East over S Buller Pass to Guinn Pass/Galatea trailhead 17.5 km 920 m 6-7 hrs 12
8:00am $7 A and B parties will exchange cars at Save-On, and keys on the trail when we meet, so you end up at your car at trail’s end. Trail up creek section of Guinn is a bit scruffy and steep. Minimal exposure. Fabulous Guinn flowers. Jill Martland


Wed July 27
Hike   FULL A Molar Pass/Nth Molar Pass loop 27 km 800 m 2590 m 12 hrs 12
7:00am $12 long but very easy, traversing across flowery meadows from one pass to the other Noëla Yates
Hike   FULL A-/B+ Molar Pass 22 km 570 m 2365 m 12 hrs 12
7:00am $12 long but very easy, looping across flowery meadows on the return Jeff Yates
Hike B+ Healy Meadows/Pass 20 km 655 m 2330 m 7-8 hrs 12
7:15am $10 option to return over Simpson Pass would ad 1.5 km / 1 hr. and a series of scenic meadows and ponds at the hight of the alpine wild flower season Gian-Duri Giger
Hike   FULL B at C pace Banff NP / Hwy-93N / Bow Lake to Helen Lake 12 km 460 m 2400 m 10 hrs 12
9:00am $12 Note high Max Elevation. We will not go beyond lake.
May be showers and warm in afternoon, pack rain-gear and enough water.		 Geoff Williams
Hike   FULL C Rawson Lake (Peter Lougheed Prov Park/ Upper Kananaskis Lake Area) 8.5 km 305 m 2027 m 5 hrs 15
9:00am $10 Marion Rogers
Hike   CANCELLED D Bow Glacier Falls 9 km 150 m 6 hrs 15
9:00am $12 num-ti-jah lodge to base of falls only Marilyn Croll
Hike D   CHANGED TO Elbow Lake 3-4 km 150m m 3-5hrs 12
9:00am $12 Frances Robinson


Fri July 29
Hike   FULL A at B pace Birdwood Traverse – Smuts Pass to Burstall Pass 20 km 820 m 2454 m 9-10 hrs 12
8:00am $6 Some minor scrambling, minor exposure and route finding. Car shuttle required. Richard Weingardt

Wed August 3
Hike A Iceline Trail via Stanley Mitchel Hut Whaleback Trail to Twin Falls 28.5 km 1100 m 2230 m 9 hrs +travel 12
7:00am $12 Check out route on Gem Trek Maps Yoho. Can shorten route due to weather Bill Rowe
Hike   CANCELLED A at B pace Windtower,​ above Wind Valley on the route to West Wind Pass 10 km 1000 m m 7 hrs 15
7:45am $6 a few minor cliff bands, no exposure Ed Neufeld
Hike   CANCELLED A- at B pace Wind Ridge Circuit 15.3 km 730 m 2160 m 7 hrs 15
8:30am $2 up Wind Ridge Trail and down steep grassy slope at west end of ridge Frank McIntyre
Hike B Victoria Glacier 14 km 780 m 2300 m 6 hrs 12
7:30am $10 some steep sections Glenda Waddingham
Hike   CANCELLED B Helen Lake and ridge overlooking Katherine Lake 14 km 650 m 7 hrs 15
8:00am $12   Rescheduled to Friday Kevin Mccormick
Hike   FULL C+ Lake Annette 11.4 km 385 m 2105 m 6 hrs 12
8:15am $9 Parking and trailhead 3km along Moraine Lake Road.  Please note change of departure time to 8.15 due to potential parking difficulties. Marilyn Wilson
Hike   CANCELLED C Yoho NP / Takakkaw Falls to Laughing Falls 9 km 120 m 1600 m 8 hrs 12
9:00am $12 Further heavy rain forecast Geoff Williams
Hike   CANCELLED D Bow Summit 6 km 230 m 2135 m 7.5 hrs 12
9:00am $12 Rescheduled for Aug 10 Frances Robinson


Fri August 5
Hike B Helen Lake and ridge overlooking Katherine Lake 14 km 650 m 7 hrs 15
8:00am $12 Kevin Mccormick
Hike A Paget Peak and the ridge running north to view Bath Glacier 14 km 1200 m 2745 m 10 hrs 12
7:30am $10 Dana Roman


Wed August 10
Exploratory Hike
Cancelled due to bear, weather		 A+ Find the most westerly source of Three Sister’s Creek starting at Hubman landing and Three Sister’s Blvd. 10 km 350 m 1900 m 6 hrs 8
9:00 am $1 will include creek scrambling and bushwhacking, no exposure to heights Doug Ragan
Hike   FULL B+ Rummel Lake + the pass 15 km 600 m m 7 hrs 12
8:15am $6 This will be a regular hike to the lake and meadow above. Weather willing, we will continue on to the pass, which will be a RECON, as I have not been there for awhile. Lots of rock hopping to get to the pass. The pace will be moderate but steady. Susan Dorion
Hike   FULL C Boom Lake 10.5 km 175 m 2000 m 6 hrs 15
9:00am $7 I will not be able to reply to e-mails sent August 5-8 until August 9. Will put them on the list in the order received.   Come prepared for rain. We will target ending our hike by 3pm when rain chances increase to .8mm.
 		Barb Layer and Don Lieske
Hike   Cancelled D Bow Summit 6 km 230 m 2135 m 7.5 hrs 12
9:00am $12   Cancelled due to weather forecast Frances Robinson


Wed August 17
Hike A/A- Mt St Piran via Goat Col clockwise circuit 14 km 920 m 2650 m 8 – 9 hrs 12
8 am $9 steepish approach via Goat Col Noëla Yates
Hike FULL A at B pace Windtower,​ above Wind Valley on the route to West Wind Pass 10 km 1000 m m 7 hrs 15
7:45am $6 a few minor cliff bands, no exposure Ed Neufeld
Hike B+ Mt. St. Piran 13 km 920 m 2650 m 8 (1.25 + 5.5 + 1.25) hrs 12
8:00am $9 Trail goes (almost) past Lake Agnes teahouse, then (almost) to Little Beehive, but then takes off on an unsigned trail to MSP. At the top there are great views of Lake Louise and environs. Fred Hall
Hike   FULL B+ Dolomite Pass 3 km. past Helen Lake 18 km 650 m 2500 m 6-7 hrs + driving 12
7:15am $12 Helen Read
Hike FULL C Rummel Lake (Kananaskis) 10 km 400 m 2210 m 5-6 hrs 15
9:00am $6 Marion Rogers
Hike   FULL C Ptarmigan Cirque 4 km approx 220 m 2420 m 5-6 hrs 12
9:00am $10 Steady climb for approximately 1 km through fir & spruce trees, finally reaching the meadow, with many streams and water falls and flowers to ooh and aah over. As trail may be wet in some places, please remember to bring a bag for dirty boots. Maureen Martel
Hike   CANCELLED C Larch Islands 8 km 3 hrs 6
10:00am unofficial trails and gravel flats , wet crossings likely , water sandals and hiking poles recommended , bear spray mandatory. start of hike at Safe-On , optional lunch in town upon return. Gian-Duri Giger
Hike D Terrace Trail 6 km 50 m 1590 m 6 hrs 12
9:30 am $6 Frances Robinson


Sun August 21
Hike A+ Temple 17 km 1650 m 3544 m 9 hrs 7
5:45 am $10 J.R. Michel


Wed August 24
Hike A Echo Canyon (Grotto) – back by popular demand 10 km 750 m 2150 m 5.5 hrs 12
9:00am $0 (see notes) Relaxed pace. Steep sections, rebar ladder portion, mild exposure. Meet at Elk Run Blvd parking area (for Cougar Creek) John Martland
Hike   CANCELLED – Replaced with Larry’s Hike Below B+ Goat Range Pass (Opposite Goat Pond) 13 km 740 m 2200 m 6 hrs 15
8:30am $4 Creek crossing and bushwhacking Frank McIntyre
Hike B+ South peak of Mt. Baldy 12.4 km 800 m m 6 hrs 15
8:30am $5 Larry Clark
Hike   FULL B+ Galatea Lakes 16.4 km 675 m 2210 m 8 hrs 10
9:00am $7 Some rough areas due to flood damage Paul and Nancy D’Agostino
Hike B Arnica Lake 10 km 700 m 2150 m 6-7 hrs 12
8:00am $7 There is a loss of 100 m going to Vista Lake ; then a climb of 600 m to Arnica Lake. Kevin McCormick
Hike   FULL B at a C pace Big Beehive – return via Highline trail to Mirror Lake etc. 13.6 km 550 m m 6 hrs. + drive 12
8:00am $9 Jim Wilker
Hike   CANCELLED – RESCHEDULED to Sept 21 C+ Saddleback 7.1 km 600 m 2330 m 5-6 hrs 12
9:00am $9 This will be a C+ hike at a C pace, but no slower Jean Finley and Traudl Mannsberger
Hike   Replacing above hike C+ at C pace Local ramble ; Boat launch to Quarry Lake meadow km m m hrs 15
9:00am $ woodsy trail down to river ; river trail downstream to Bistro ; return minus Quarry Lake bit Jean Finley
Hike   FULL C Takakka Falls to Laughing Falls (Yoho Park) 9 km 120 m 1600 m 7.5 hrs 12
8:45am $10 Maureen Martel
Hike   FULL C High Rockies Trail Buller Mountain Day Use to Sparrowhawk Day Use 11 km 95 m 1805 m 6.25 hrs 15
9:00am $5 The hike has approx 220 m of total climbing. Car shuttling will be required between start and finish points Phil Wilson
Hike D Bow Glacier Falls 6.8 km minimal m 6 hrs 15
9:00am $12 From Num-ti-jah lodge to the steps only. Marilyn Croll
Hike D Stoney Squaw 5 km 238 m 5 hrs 12
10:00am $3 Frances Robinson

Fri August 26
Hike A- at a B pace Fairview Mountain 10 km 1000 m m 7-8 hrs 12
7:45 am $10 This is a fair weather hike. If the weather report changes we will re-schedule. Due to the elevation, we will be going at a moderate pace, minimizing stops. There is no exposure but it is high and steep past the saddle which makes for challenging footing on the decent. Shirley Woolsey


Mon August 29
Hike   CANCELLED C pace Banff / Johnson Lake 3.5km 20 m m 3 hrs. + drive 15
9 am $4   Closure of the area by Parks Canada due to an organism parasitic on trout and salmon Jean Finley


Wed August 31
Hike   FULL A Bryant Lake and west ridge to Peak 5 19 km 890 m 2612 m 9-10 hrs 12
7:30am $9 Start at Upper Canyon Creek, north fork to lake and peaks surrounding north fork. Patty Glover
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Hike   FULL A- Pocettera Ridge 10.5 km 460 m 2672 m 7.5 hrs 12
7:30am $11 759m cumulative gain. Larry Clark
Hike B+ Sparrowhawk Tarns 12 km 700 m 2400 m 6-7 hrs 12
9:15am $5 I did this hike on May 25 but only made it to 4.5 km /2260 m because of snow, so the rest of the route to the tarns will be new to me. I will have a GPS track to help guide us. Peter Roseneck
Hike B+ Paradise Valley / Giant Steps 21 km 400 m m 8 hrs 12
7:30am $10 John Neuman
Hike B Victoria Glacier 14.5 km 780 m 2300 m 7 hrs 12
7:30 am $10 Glenda Waddingham
Hike   FULL C Plain of Six Glaciers (Lake Louise area) 11.2 km 365 m 2070 m 5-6 hrs 12
8:45 am $9 Marion Rogers
Hike C Banff Surprise Corner to Hoodoos return 11 km 105 m 1450 m 5.5 hrs 15
8:45 am $3 Hike has approx 250 ms total climbing Phil Wilson
Hike D Ptarmigan Cirque 5 km 230 m 2425 m 7 hrs 12
9:00 am $11 Frances Robinson
Hike D+ Tunnel Mountain 3.6 km 300 m m 4 hrs 15
10:00 am $3 Marilyn Croll


Mon September 5
Hike B Chester Lake and on to upper tarns 15.6 km 520 m 2440 m full day 12
7:15 am $6 relaxed pace , may find fossils at the first tarn Gian-Duri Giger


Wed September 7
Hike   FULL A+ Eiffel 12 km 1200 m 3084 m 7 hrs 7
6:45 am $10 helmet required J.R. Michel
Hike B+ Upper Kananaskis Lake Loop 18 km 400 m m 7 hrs 12
7:30 am $10 John Neumann
Hike   FULL C High Rockies Trail Sparrowhawk to Spray Lakes Dam 12.75 km 95 m 1835 m 6.5 hrs 15
9:00 am $4 Car shuttle required. Hike involves 290ms climbing total. Marilyn Wilson
Hike D BVPP – Middle Lake to the river and back – loop 5 km m m 5 hrs 12
10:00 am $3 Frances Robinson


Monday Sept 12
Hike   FULL B+ Headwall Lakes 16 km 550 m 2460 m 7-8 hrs 12
8:30 am $6 Some steep sections. Plan to explore the valley above Upper Headwall Lake that is below The Fortress. Peter Roseneck
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Wed September 14
Hike   FULL A Pocaterra Ridge 10.5 km 759 m (cum) 2672 m hrs 12
8:15 am $11 Should be good larch viewing John Reeves
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Hike B+ Buller Pass – North Buller Pass loop 17 km 900 m 2484 m 8 hrs 12
8:30 am $5 Some steep sections but no scrambling or exposure. Richard Weingardt
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Hike   FULL B+ Goat Range Pass (Opposite Goat Pond) 13 km 740 m 2200 m 6 hrs 15
8:30am $4 Creek crossing and bushwhacking Frank McIntyre
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Hike   FULL B Eiffel Lake 11 km 400 m 2255 m 8 hrs 10
9:00am $10 Paul and Nancy D’Agostino
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Hike   FULL C Larch Valley & First Minnestemma Lake (Morraine Lake Area) 9 km 352 m 2435 m 5-6 hrs 12
8:45 am $10 Marion Rogers
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Hike   FULL D Canoe Meadows 6 km min m m 5 hrs 15
10:00 am $3 Lynn Jones
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Fri Sept 16
Bike & Hike B+ Gibbon Pass & Shadow Lake 21 km & 16 km return 335m & 565m 2300 m 8-9 hrs 12
8:30 am $5 Must have mountain bike suitable for Redearth Creek Trail.
1. Bike to trail junction 10.5km, 335 m gain.
2. Hike to Gibbon Pass, 5.5km, 565m gain.
3. Hike to end of Shadow Lake, 6.1km, 450m loss.
4. Hike to trail junction, 5.4 km, 115m loss.
5. Bike to trailhead, 10.5km, 335m loss. 		Peter Roseneck
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Wed Sept 21
Hike A Panorama Ridge 19 km 1,000 m 2,700 m 8 hrs 12
8:15 am $8 larch meadow and ridge by Taylor Lake Patty Glover
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Hike   FULL B Saddleback/Sheol Valley Loop 15 km 600 m 2330 m 8 hrs 12
9:00am $10 Should be a good larch hike Paul and Nancy D’Agostino
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Hike A/B Piggy Plus (Burstall Area) 11/15 km 520/700 m 2500 m 7 hrs no limit
8:30am $6 Second memorial hike for Gundel – for those who missed the first one and still want to go. Partly washed out trail leads over stoney area in and beside a creek (about 50 m of steep talus to traverse) Please indicate your hiking ability (A or B) when signing up. You can opt to do either the shorter or longer hike-to different view points Frank McIntyre & Lee Eckstrand   Sign-up any time as #’s not restricted
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Hike C+ Saddleback 7.1 km 600 m 2330 m 5-6 hrs 12
9:00am $9 This will be a C+ hike at a C pace, but no slower. Rescheduled from Aug 24 when parking was too tough. Jean Finley and Traudl Mannsberger
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Hike C Pocaterra Cirque (Highwood Pass area) 7 km 175 m m 5 hrs 15
9:00am $11 “Searching for Larches!” Marion Rogers
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Hike   Cancelled D+ Boom Lake 10 km return 175 m m 4.5-5 hrs 12
9:30 am $7 Marilyn Croll
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Friday Sept 23
Hike   FULL A Three Sisters Pass and down into Canmore 10 km 700 m 2320 m 6 hrs 12
9:00am $3 Some bushwhacking and route finding. Elevation loss 1000m. Start on Spray Lakes Road and finish at Hubman Landing. Richard Weingardt
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Wednesday Sept 28
Hike   FULL A Little Sister Ridge 8.5 km 1150 m 2370 m 6 hrs 10
9:00am at Hubman Landing $0 Steep route through dense trees then beautiful ridge hike to touch the wall of the Little Sister. See http://willski.ca/little-sister-ridge/ Bill Rowe
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Hike A at B pace Devil’s Thumb 10 km 738 m 2458 m 6 hrs 10
8:00am $10 One short (about 8 steps) rockband, and one steep rubbly hillside (about 100 m vertical), which can be very slippery wet or dry. Maryann Ayim
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Hike   FULL B at C pace Stanley Glacier 8.5 km 365 m 1950 m 6.5 hrs 12
9:00am $7 hope for a pleasant day, with NO SNOW Maureen Martel
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Hike B at C pace Hwy 68 / Lusk Creek, cut-blocks N of Baldy, Barrier Forest Interp Trail 6-10 km 150-300 m 1550 m 4-6 hrs 12
10:00am $5 Bring a small saw for branches if you have one. Fall colours depending on wind. Good views with time for pictures. Geoff Williams
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Hike D Forestry Experimental Station/Barrier Lake Area 5 km Minimal m 4.5 hrs 12
10:00am $5 Frances Robinson
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Wed October 5
Hike A Sparrowhawk Tarns/Red Ridge 12 km 900 m 2600 m 6-7 hrs 12
9:00am $4 Nice Ridgewalk, some bushwhacking, possible snow Clifton Potter
Hike   FULL B+ Rummel Ridge 7.5 km 680 m 2400 m 5 hrs 15
9:00am $6 steep unmaintained trail, some larches higher up and great view on top Frank McIntyre
Hike B+ Aylmer Lookout 23.5 km 570 m 2040 m 8 hrs 12
8:00am $3 Helen Read
Hike C NEEDED Your choice 6 – 10 km 100- 200 m m hrs 12
am $ Geoff was going to post a C, but has been offered a cancellation for tests on 5th. So please someone step up and post something you like.
Hike D Jamboree Grounds to the river 5 km minimal m 5 hrs 12
10:30am $3 Frances Robinson


Wed October 12
Hike B Baldy Pass from the South 9-10 km 485-520 m m 5+ hrs 15
9:30am $5 Please bring your grippers and be ready for fast changing fall mountain weather. Destination will be past the second rock pile for lunch if the weather holds. Hike will be at a B pace. Shirley Woolsey
Hike B- High Rockies Buller to Chester 9 km 350 m 2150 m 5+ hrs 15
9:00am $6 Exploratory hike of new part of High Rockies Trail Frank McIntyre
Hike C Marble Canyon to Ochre Creek Trail to above Paint Pots, return along river 10 km 150 m m 6 hrs 14
9:00am $10 Rev Tues 10/11
As long as highway is safe we will go, but hike may be modified to several disconnected short loops depending on conditions.
Trails near -10ºC overnight. Cleats not mandatory but suggest carry if you have them.		 Geoff Williams
Hike D Radio Tower, Harvey Heights 5.5 km 120 m 1600m 4 hrs 15
10:00am $1 Jim Mullin


Wed October 19
Hike A- Mt Kidd Fire Lookout 6.5 km 700 m 2130 m 5.5 hrs 12
9:30am $5 Bring grippers, it is short but very steep Dana Roman
Hike   FULL B Sulphur Mountain 5.5 km 655 m m 4.5 hrs 12
9:30am $5 This hike will be at a B pace, trail will be packed snow, slippery spots. MUST have Grippers and be prepared for fast changing mountain weather. I have phoned up there and they assure me we can ride the gondola down for free. They also said we can eat our own lunch inside and they do appreciate our business for tea or any extras. Once we arrive at the building we will have one hour to eat lunch, go through the new interpretative area, and look around before taking the gondola down. Shirley Woolsey
Hike C Bow River Bridge to 3 Sisters Creek Bridge 10.5 km 35 m 1350 m 4.25 hrs 15
9:30am $0 We will meet at Save-On parking lot, carpool to parking lot on the Rundle Drive side of the bridge over the Bow and then walk along the bike/walking trails to the footbridge over 3 Sisters Creek and back Phil Wilson
Hike D BVPP – Flowing Waters and/or Many Springs 4 km m m 4 hrs
10:00am $3 Gwen Craig


Wed October 26
Hike   FULLx2 B Razors Edge – Quaite Valley loop 11.5 km 510 m 1722 m 5-6 hrs 12
9:30am $3 Some steep sections but no exposure.   Will split the hike into two groups. Richard Weingardt
Hike B Johnny’s Trail & Stoneworks Canyon 7 km 325 m 1750 m 5 hrs 15
9:00 am $0 500 m of walking on large rocks in creek Frank McIntyre
Hike D Banff Railway Station and along the River toward Bow Falls 5 km minimal m 4.5 hrs 12
10:15am $0 We will ride the bus into Banff. Be sure to bring $6.00 in change.
Bus fare for Seniors is $3.00 each way, exact fare required.
Bus leaves 9th Avenue at 10:24am.		 Frances Robinson


Wed Nov 02
Hike A- Wasootch Ridge to 2nd Cairn 11 km 760 m 2100 m 5-6 hrs 12
8:30am $5 Trail hike/no exposure/possible snow or mud/option to go to high point at GR376436.

 Clifton Potter
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Hiking FULL B Barrier Lake Lookout 12 km 600m m 6 hrs 12
9:00am $4 Please bring grippers; trail may be unpredictable.

 Kevin McCormick
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Hiking D Kananaskis Village, to check out the snowshoe trails 4.5 km 75m m 5 hrs 12
10:00am $6 Bring your lunch.

 Frances Robinson
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Thurs Nov 03
XC Recon All Levels BNP/ Lake Louise / Great Divide and Moraine Lake Rd Personal Choice km Personal Choice km 1700m 7 hrs Open
9:30am $10 Chance to check skis and if you have re-packed for winter.
Condition report on Nov 2 at
http://skierbob.ca/trip-reports-sep-oct-nov-2016/#comment-689837
Waxless skis apparently preferred, with a good layer of glider.
LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO WITHDRAW

 Geoff Williams
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Wed Nov 09
Car tour/Hike C Seebe; Exshaw; Grassi Lakes; Banff Exit 3.8 km (to Grassi Lakes) 250m 1520m 6 hrs 16
9:00am $5 This is a combination of car touring & hiking to see the geology of the Front Ranges. The longest walk is to Grassi Lakes. The stop at Seebe takes us into the canyon by the power house.

 Percy Strong
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Hike D Back of Quarry Lake or Bench above Benchland Trail 4 km minimal m 3-4 hrs 15
10:00am $0 We will decide final destination when we meet at Save-On. If you have other ideas, we can change the destination when we meet. Also is weather dependent. Will send an email, if hike cancelled. Bring your lunch.

 Gwen Craig
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Tues Nov 15
CSA XC ORGANISING MEETING
 All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre Daylodge km m m hrs
10:30am Free Socialise. Outline plan for season start – need everyone’s input.
Gear check. Q & A. Free advice, especially for beginners.
Please sign up to indicate you intend to join us this Winter and to create new mailing list.
Indicate if you will want coffee so enough is brewed this time. Will try to negotiate a deal if enough.		 Geoff Williams
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Wed Nov 16
Hike B- Transcanada Trail from Dead Man Flats to Lac Des Arcs 10 km 450 m 1500 m 5 hrs 15
9:30am $0 Bring flashlight to view cave. Car shuttle required.

 Kevin McCormick
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Sat Nov 19
Canmore Nordic Centre Winter Season Opens As Scheduled Pass Needed Update Nov 18 – CNC is snow making and trail report lists stadium as open. km m m hrs
Geoff will be Snow Hosting from 10:00 – 14:00 -ish. Come out for an informal ski. Limited area so should be easy to find.


Tues Nov 22
CSA XC Trail ready skiers Canmore Nordic Centre / Frozen Thunder km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow 		Pass Needed

Regain condition, balance, and technique.
Incremental hill refresher.
Update Nov 21 – CNC is snow making and trail report shows stadiums as being impacted (see webcam). Frozen Thunder groomed and trackset. Bill and Geoff had fun day hosting on Saturday.
To give everyone the best start conditions, Tuesday Beginner sessions will be delayed to Nov 29th – latest ever.

 Geoff Williams, +help appreciated
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Wed Nov 23
Hike   FULL B- Yamnuska Natural Area and Big Fir Tree 10 km 300 m 1465 m 4-5 hrs 12
10:00am $3

Richard Weingardt
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Snowshoe Intermediate Chester Lake – Elephant Rocks and beyond 10 km 375 m 2267 m 4-5 hrs 15
9:00am $6

Frank McIntyre
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Mon Nov 28
XC Intermediate Moraine Lake Road starting from Upper Tramline 22 km m m 4-5 hrs 12
8:30am $10 Ski to end of track-setting. Add 2 hrs. for drive.

Helen Read
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Tues Nov 29
CSA XC All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow 		Pass Needed Update Nov 27 – CNC is snow making and grooming in stadiums.
XC Stadium trackset for beginner & season-start sessions.
All skiers benefit from rebuilding basic skills before hitting trails.

Plenty of help available from other members.
As usual, share your expertise.
Try equipment, ask Trail Sports for demos.		 Geoff Williams, +help appreciated
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Wed Nov 30
Hike   FULL B- Yamnuska Natural Area – east side loop including several small lakes 9 km 150 m 1370 m 4-5 hrs 12
10:00am $3 This hike is east of last Wednesday’s hike on different trails. Some minor bushwhacking.

Richard Weingardt
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Thur Dec 1
XC Beginner/ Intermediate An “introduction” to Lake O’Hara Fire Road. 12-14 km m m 5-6 hrs none
8:30am $12 Skier tracked/snowshoe packed. The first 6-7 kms are relatively easy which would serve as an introduction and our destination. I am doing recon Tues. Nov 29th. Steel edges definitely as asset. Snow anticipated Thursday.

Helen Read
XC Intermediate LL. Great Divide 10-20 km 100 m 1700 m 6-7 hrs 15
8:30am $10 Distance and speed is flexible.

Bill McKeever


Mon Dec 5
XC Lower Tramline, MLR to Fairview, then down Upper/Lower Tramline back to Railway Restaurant parking lot 15 km m m 3-4 hrs 12
9:00 am $10 All recently trackset but early conditions on Fairview where edges might be appreciated Helen Read


Tuesday DEC 06
CSA XC
CANCELLED
COLD		 All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow 		Pass Needed Update Dec 06 – Very cold, Few registered, CANCELLED this week
Snow making continues. Access varies as snow pushed out.
 Geoff Williams, +help appreciated


Thursday Dec 08
XC   Cancelled Beginners/intermediate Lake Louise townsite 5-10 km 100 m 1500 m 5-6 hrs 10
9:00 am $10 Face covers and boot covers advised.   Cancelled – Too Cold Bill McKeever


Tuesday Dec 13
CSA XC All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow 		Pass Needed All skiers benefit from rebuilding basic skills before long trips. Help available from other members. As usual, share your expertise.
Try equipment, ask Trail Sports about demos.		 Geoff Williams +helpers


Wednesday Dec 14
Snowshoe Moderate Saw Mill – to Chester Lake – Trail Head 10 km 215 m 1900 m 6-7 hrs 12
9:00 am $6 Snowdrift Trail including Mt. Murray View Point, Car shuttle required Gian-Duri Giger
XC Intermediate Elk Pass Parking Lot to Blueberry Hill 16 km m m 4 hrs +drive 10
8:45 am $10 Good workout on hills, first/last track-set Dec 9th. Helen Read

Thursday Dec 15
XC   CANCELLED Beginner/Intermediate Lake Louise Townsite 5-10 km 30 m 1500 m 5-6 hrs 12
9:30 am $10 Face and boot covers might be useful. Flat terrain with 5k warmup sessions. Bill McKeever


Sunday Dec 18
XC Beginner/Intermediate Lake Louise Area 12 km m m 5-6 hrs 12
11:00 am $10 Start @ Peyto Trail down to Great Divide to Lower Telemark and back up Peyto. (If some of group keen to ski longer, could ski down to Great Divide for an additional 6 + kms. please let me know). Suggest eat lunch in car. Helen Read


Tuesdays Dec 20
CSA XC All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow 		Pass Needed Help available from other members. As usual, share your expertise.
All skiers benefit from skill drills before trail trips.
Try equipment, ask Trail Sports about demos.		 Geoff Williams +helpers


Friday Dec 23
XC Intermediate Redearth to Warden’s Cabin 22 km m m 5 hrs 10
9:00 am $5 Groomed/trackset on 21st, Metal edges an asset for downhill, Santa hats! Helen Read



Monday Dec 26
XC Easy Kicking Horse Trail at Yoho Natural Bridge 14 km m m 3-4 hrs
9:30 am $10 Anyone free and interested! Just groomed. Am in Calgary most of today but home to send out final email. Helen Read


Tuesday Dec 27
CSA XC All Levels Canmore Nordic Centre km m m hrs
10 am In Lodge
10:30 am On Snow 		Pass Needed Update Dec 26
Most man-made trails covered, groomed, trackset. Some natural snow trails (eg Bow, Banff, Grey Wolf) packed with few thin spots.
Help available from other members with basics, efficiency & advanced skills.
All skiers benefit from skill drills. As usual, share your expertise.
Need equipment? Ask Trail Sports about demos.		 Geoff Williams +helpers


Wednesday Dec 28
Hike B-/C+ Meander/Rundleview Loop 8.7 km 354 m 1450 m 4.5 hrs 15
10:00 am $1 Bring Grippers just in case; one short steep downhill section Maryann Ayim