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 zigzag our way from parkland to ridge-top, past Sunnyside garage art to big views from Crescent Heights. Views of the Rockies, Calgary’s downtown core, and the Bow River are the treats on this outing. We'll loop back along the Bow River Pathway and over the Peace Bridge. Meet Place: Meet at the official […]
Description: We'll walk neighbourhood side streets to nature trails along the Elbow River below the Glenmore Dam. Meet Place: Meet at Neighbour Coffee Shop, 4038 16 St SW. Free parking on many of the streets in the area. Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Neighbour Coffee Covid vaccination mandatory: Vaccination is mandatory to walk/hike/snowshoe with Fit Frog. Please […]
Description: Treat yourself to a 2-day snowshoe getaway*! We'll carpool from Calgary bright and early on day 1 to snowshoe into Rummel Lake, in the Spray Lakes area of Kananaskis. Post-snowshoe, we'll walk a few steps to Engadine Lodge, where we'll enjoy our afternoon tea before relaxing into the evening. A gourmet dinner awaits us […]
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: Traveling quiet tree-lined side-streets past pop-bottle stucco homes, veggie gardens and alongside the Bridgeland bunnies, we’ll climb to escarpment trails and enjoy fantastic city centre views from Tom Campbell’s Hill. You can expect a mix of narrow side trails, stairs, hills, and sidewalk trekking. This hike is part of the Fall session of hikes […]
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 travel alongside side-streets through the Communities of Tuxedo and Mount Pleasant before soaking up some big nature in Confederation Park. Our return route leads us to Lina's Café for a hot drink (and tasty food!) Meet Place: Meet at the Winston Heights community association Bathrooms: None at the start Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): […]
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: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhood! This relatively flat hike starts with a climb to a spectacular view of the Saddledome and the downtown core. Historic neighbourhoods, the Bow River, and some funky window shopping are all part of this walk. This hike is part of the Fall session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: […]
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. […]