Due to the uncertainties of weather and snow conditions, winter trip destinations are often set just a week or two before the outing. They of course are subject to change based on conditions.
 
Outing time: 4.5 hrs
Day Leader: Greg McKenzie
Bus Coordinator:  Carolyn Ardell ardell5@telusplanet.net  403-660-1825

Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8am sharp.

Biffy Break – Canmore Visitors Centre

Drop-offs – Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake

Pickup points – Emerald Lake

Bus Fare is $25 plus $10 for trips into the National  Park, if you don’t have a National Park Pass.

The bus will be cancelled if there are fewer than 40 registrations. Registration begins the Thursday, January 23rd at 6pm and ends at 6pm on the Tuesday, January 21st. Cancellations after 6 pm on Tuesday will remain responsible for the Bus Fare.

Please contact the Day Leader to volunteer to lead a option or to request a specific option.

Bear Spray, poles, skis and snowshoes MUST be stored under the bus. There is a box for Bear Spray in one of the bins. It is important that all gear should be labelled with your name.

Please choose an activity option before pressing ‘Register’. Click on the Location below to get more details of the hike and a link to a trail map.

Be prepared. It is your responsibility to come with food, water, and appropriate clothing and gear, with allowance for changes in the weather. 

Option/Location
1ASki from and return to Natural Bridge along the Kicking Horse River (AFATP)/ then ski Connector Trail to the Lake, 20+km, 200 m
2B1Ski - Natural Bridge to Emerald Lake via Connector, then ski along lake shore and Alluvial Fan Loop, 22 km, 300m
3B2, CSki - Emerald Lake Shore and Alluvial Fan Loop - 9 km 120 m
4A, B1SS - Natural Bridge to Emerald Lake via Connector, 9 km, 260m
5B2SS to Hamilton Falls & Lake Loop 8 km, 200m
6CSS Emerald Lake Loop and Peace Pond - 5.2 km, 50m
7ASS - Natural Bridge to Emerald Lake via Connector, then on to Hamilton Falls before heading along lake shore 11 km plus shore line distance AFATP, 300m
Day Leader: Greg McKenzie

Event Signup

Emerald Lake – Long Day 6:00 PM Return to Calgary
2025/01/30

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