***As it is very icy on both the Smith-Dorrien and Mt. Shark roads, our destination has been changed to Banff townsite.***
If you wish to cancel out of tomorrow’s trip, please send an email no later than 8pm Wednesday, March 26 to the bus coordinator: Elizabeth Whitehouse poseidon@nucleus.com
You can choose your ski/hike option on the bus.
Outing time: 4.5 hours
Day Leader: Barb Brunton-Johnstone bbrunton@telusplanet 403-710-6545
Bus Coordinator:  Elizabeth Whitehouse poseidon@nucleus.com 403-651-0955

Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp.

Biffy Break – Banff Bus Depot

Drop-offs – Banff Bus Depot, Bow Falls, Gondola (bus stays there)

Pick-ups – Gondola, Bow Falls, Bus Depot

Bus Fare is $25

The bus will be cancelled if there are fewer than 40 registrations. Cancellations after 8 pm on Wednesday will remain responsible for the 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.

If you wish to join the outing, but drive yourself to the trailhead, please register with your choice of activity AND email the bus coordinator to ask them to move you to the ‘Car’ list.

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.

Skiers:

A/B1 – Spring ski conditions – only for the die-hard skiers – Spray River West to Spray River Bridge and back

Snowshoers/Walkers (Snowshoes not likely needed): 

A and B1 – Hike (with spikes) up Sulphur Mountain trail and back

A and B1 – Hike (with spikes) on Spray River East trail and back

B2 – Hike (with spikes) to Tunnel Mountain

C – Walk Bow Falls to Bus Depot

Option/Location
1A/B1Ski Banff: Spray River West to Bridge and return to Hotel 20km 300m
2A/B1Sulphur Mountain Trail, up & back 11 km, 700 m - Hike up Sulphur Mountain under the Gondola
3A/B1Snowshoe Banff - Spray River East 12 km, 135m
4B2Tunnel Mountain from Bus Depot: 10km, 300m
5CBanff - Walk Bow Falls to Bus Depot, (Plus Fenland / Marsh Loops): 6 km, 25 m
Day Leader: Barb Brunton-Johnstone

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Cancelled Banff Townsite (changed from Mount Shark/ Rummel Lake)
2025/03/27

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