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How many times have you seen hiking clubs where if you're not a super fast uber- hiker they don't want you going on any harder hikes or scrambles. They believe that if you are slower you should only stick to the easier stuff. Boring!! This is a club for those of us who still wish to do all styles of hiking from easy walks to scrambles. We just don't feel the need to make a "mad dash" for a summit or to finish a trail in record time. Hiking and being in the outdoors is meant to be an enjoyable activity for all of us. Slow and Steady is about hiking at a consistent, manageable pace -- which may vary from slow to moderate depending on the organizer -- and finishing the hike or scrambling to a summit together. If this is more your style and wish to meet like minded hikers please consider joining our club. We will be doing all kinds of summer and winter activities such as day hikes, scrambles, backpacking trips, XC skiing, snowshoe trips, downhill ski trips and any other outdoor related activity. Remember slow and steady wins the race. Lets all enjoy the great outdoors together. Just in a more relaxed pace.
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Buller North Ridge
Location not specified yetLocated above the Spray Lakes Reservoir, this trail climbs Buller North Ridge. This is exploratory as I have not done it before. It will be a tough workout if we have to break trail. It is recommended that you have snow shoes in the car. The trail goes through trees up a steep incline to a beautiful viewpoint with great view of Spray Valley.
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Length: 6.4 km
Elevation Gain: 520m
Difficulty: OT4
See https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1EwslsRqLvFp-6anYK_pw_YNLrr94qklcbyZXsv87qs0/mobilebasic for the trail rating systemTrailhead: Take Trans-Canada Hwy west to Three Sisters Pkwy/AB-742, exit 93. Travel on AB-742 31.9 km. https://maps.app.goo.gl/G1Q2Bjmgf6AcDavn8
RSVP RULES: Late cancellations without a valid reason, will result in a 'no show' at the organizer's discretion. Note that 'no shows' can hinder your attendance on hikes with other organizers.
PACE: Steady. We stop to layer and delayer, take photos and enjoy the day.
RESTRICTED:: No children
REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
· backpack
· hiking boots
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
· snacks/lunch
. water (2l), camelbacks have now been freezing
· appropriate clothing
. spikes and snowshoes
· good attitude
. sense of humour
SUGGESTED GEAR:
. sunscreen
. poles
. change of shoes
. sense of adventureCARPOOLING: Carpooling will not be arranged for this hike; however, please use the comment section to request a ride. Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $20.00.
CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must provide an emergency name and phone number at the trailhead. By providing this information, you agree to the club waiver. Following is the Slow and Steady Waiver: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit.
CODE OF CONDUCT: By signing up for this hike, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit
DISCLAIMER: You are fully aware that your host is a volunteer and not trained guide. Participants are responsible for assessing road, weather, trail and your own physical condition.
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Anklebiter Ridge-Bluemat Hill Loop ( S5)
Petro Canada Station Hwy #1 and Hwy #22, Township Road 245A, Calgary, AB T3Z 3J1, Cochrane, AB, CAMeetup Departure Time: 07:57 am
Trailhead Arrival Time: ~09:15 amThe hiking & scrambling objective for the day is Anklebiter/Bluemat Ridge loop. This will involve a steep climb to the Anklebiter Ridge summit, followed by a traverse to Bluemat Hill. As there is no defined trail we will enjoy bushwhacking at times, although that is fairly easy. There are good trip reports to reference the scrambling and Bluemat descent.
It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully as there is some mild exposure and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so, will result in participant not allowed on this event. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.
A waiting list has automatically been created to determine this trip’s suitability for you as a potential participant. You must meet all the prerequisites (includes correctly answering the RSVP question and a hiking history) to be eligible to attend. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, otherwise, you will remain on the waiting list.
This trip will be weather dependent. Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.
🌲Distance: <8 km
🌲Elevation Gain: <950 (Note: some TRs give a cumulative gain of ~1250m ± 20 m)
🌲Technical Difficulty: Moderate
🌲Physical Difficulty: Moderate
🌲Group size: ~16 ± 1
🌲Event Pace: A safe pace both up and down - not a photographer's pace.RESTRICTIONS: No dogs, no children, no guests.
🌲Mandatory Gear & Attitude:
• Remember that we plan for the worst and will take the rest - no bad weather only wrong clothing.
• Personal First Aid Kit & toiletry kit
• Rock helmet
• Appropriate winter layer clothing (no cotton and don't forget head covering/extra gloves)
• Sturdy hiking boots & microspikes (Kahtoola style not Yak)
• Refuel, refreshments & hydration (food/snacks/drink -hot/cold or both)
• Bag for your dirty boots/wet shoes
• Positive attitude
🌲Recommended Gear:
• Trekking Poles & Gaiters
• Sunglasses/goggles (polarized recommended)
• Camera
• Sunscreen lotion
🌲Gas Fee contribution: $20.00 per person.
🌲Trip Information:
Anklebiter Ridge (+Bluemat Hill) – Explor8ion - a slice of infinity.pdf - Google Drive
Trailhead for Anklebiter Ridge Loop on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/anklebiter-ridge
🌲Weather Forecast:
Mount Fable Weather Forecast (2702m)
🌲WAIVER:You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip and you shall arrive prepared with an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/
Disclaimer:You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.16 attendees
Gypsum Ridge
Somerset Station, Shawville Gate SW, West Side of the Parking Lot, Calgary, AB, CAJoin me for a steady hike.
Gypsum Ridge on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/canada/alberta/gypsum-ridge--2?sh=div9ua&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_viralityDescription:
Distance: ~7km
Elevation Gain: ~500m
Time: ~5hrsPace: Steady
Meeting Spot:
Somerset LRT Station at 8am for carpooling
Gas Suggestion $20
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1EwslsRqLvFp-6anYK_pw_YNLrr94qklcbyZXsv87qs0/mobilebasic for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady useItems to bring:
Appropriate Hiking Clothing for the weather
Microspikes
Bear Spray
RefreshmentsDisclaimer:
You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road and weather conditions.Be ready to do the hike and take care of your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and fit to do this hike with the group.
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🚶🏾♀️🚶♂️ParkWalk with me🚶♂️🚶🏾♀️
Nose Hill Parking Lot, Shaganappi Trail NW and Edgemont Drive, Calgary, Calgary, AB, CANose Hill ParkRun is a free, weekly 5k community event. WALK, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! It is entirely organised by volunteers.
We will meet and greet at 8:30am - Shaganappi Trail NW and Edgemont Drive, next to the bathroom at the parking lot. The walking event starts every Saturday at 9:00am. We will go at a leisurely pace. Afterwards, we will grab a post parkrun beverage/snack at the Friends cafe (104-45 Edenwold Drive NW, Calgary T3A 3S8).
It's free, but please register with parkrun before you first come along if you want your time recorded. You'll get a scannable copy of your barcode to help track your progress.
For more information, please go to https://www.parkrun.ca/nosehill/
See you there!
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