Description: We'll climb along a forested path to big open views of surrounding peaks, including Mount Chester. Onward to Chester Lake and beyond to the Elephant Rocks. If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated […]
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 if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: […]
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to big open views of surrounding peaks and the spectacular Boom Lake. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD), 10 km + 3-400 meters elevation gain: 4+ hours on trail. Carpool Option: When possible, carpooling will be arranged from […]
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: Rummel Lake trailhead (park on the Spray Lakes Road at the Engadine Lodge turn […]
Description: We'll walk to a trio of spectacular ice falls decorating the great red cliffs along the west bank of the creek. Traction devices (cleats) for your boots should be used for this winter hike. You can rent cleats from Sports Rent in Calgary. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station […]
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: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated […]
Description: We'll walk along the stunning Upper Lake of Kananaskis before switchback climbing treed slopes to Rawson lake. Cleats or snowshoes will work for this hike as there is a packed trail. If you have snowshoes then you will have some off-trail options near the lake. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the […]
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 walk into the impressive Grotto Canyon before heading to Canmore for a hot drink! Icers (cleats) are necessary for this winter hike as we'll be walking on ice at times. You can rent cleats from Sports Rent in Calgary. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated […]
Description: We'll hike the trails in and around Canmore followed by a hot drink at a café! You will be back in Calgary by 2-3 pm. Meet Place: Meet in Canmore at the parking lot just before the Malcolm Hotel. See map below. Directions: Take Hwy 1 to Canmore and park in the official town parking […]
Description: Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge are two smallish peaks in the front ranges providing great views of the surrounding ranges to the west, the Sheep River, and the prairie to the east. An excellent choice for your spring warm-up hikes! Meet Place: Hi-Ho Gas Station, Turner Valley Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 […]
Description: A steep climb leads to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley, and the city of Calgary. We'll loop down to connect to the Prairie Creek trail for a rolling, creekside finish. This hike is part of the Fall session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow […]