Description: We'll climb through treed slopes to wide-open powder at Warspite tarn followed by some powder exploration and amazing views of and spectacular views of Mount Black Prince. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD), 10 km + 300 meters elevation gain: 4 hours on trail. […]
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to a series of lakes and big open views of surrounding peaks. Onward past the Robertson Glacier to a final climb to another valley where we'll enjoy our lunch. If snow is abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Registration & Fees: Want to join […]
Description: We'll climb through treed slopes to wide-open powder and spectacular views of the Spray Lakes and mountain peaks. Onward along a forested path to Rummel Lake. If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Meet Place: Meet at the Tim HOrton's, Hwy 40 and Hwy 1 intersection at 8 am […]
Description: Join us for a wonderful beginner foothills summit hike close to Calgary. We'll head southwest of Calgary to the foothills near Millarville to hike to big views (we'll see the city!) atop Mesa Butte. This little summit hike is little known but so close to the city. A great one to add to your […]
Description: This trail goes by secluded Jewell Falls and has beautiful views of Barrier Lake. We'll climb to the top of Yates Mountain where a fire lookout is perched, and have lunch before looping back on the Prairie View Trail. Meet Place: Tim Horton's, Hwy 40, Kananaskis Directions: Barrier Dam Trailhead: Follow Hwy 1 west to […]
Description: This foothills trail dips and climbs through the forest. This is a nice gradual trail that is perfect as an introduction to hiking or as a warm-up for more difficult hikes. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. Access Hwy. […]
Description: We'll hike the neighbourhoods, river trails, and the High Line Trail trail in Canmore. We'll walk along the Bow River towards the Three Sisters mountain ranges before walking the Highline Trail. We'll stop in downtown Canmore for a coffee post-hike if you have time. Bring lunch for the hike and we will eat along […]
Description: This scenic trail takes you to meadows of wildflowers and breathtaking views of the front ranges. We’ll hike beyond Jumpingpound Summit along grassy slopes to big views and our lunch spot. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. Access Hwy. […]
Description: Wildflowers and views! We'll climb a forested path along the Pack Trail Coulee a grassy pass between the Bull Creek Hills and Holy Cross Mountain. We'll climb some more before dipping into a forest and beginning our final accent to the top of the Bull Creek Hills. We will do a portion of the […]
Description: A wonderful trail zigzags through shrubs and wildflowers in July and August and into fall foliage in September before entering a wide-open valley below Stanley Glacier. Waterfalls, glaciers, and big views are constant on this fantastic hike. There will be an option to hike more challenging terrain to the hanging valley. This extra part […]
Description: The trail to Lillian Lake and the Galatea Lakes follows a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea Lake is steep and follows rocky slopes before descending to Galatea Lake. NOTE: Assuming the weather is good (not raining) there is an option […]
Description: Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: SEE MAP below: Shell Station, Hwy 1 at Bowfort Road Directions to trailhead: Burstall Pass trailhead is located […]