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.
Please see the recent email for the most current update.
Outing time:
Day Leader: Sharon Hanwell  shanwell@telus.net 403-808-8767
Bus Coordinator: Liz Whitehouse poseidon@nucleus.com  403-651-0955

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

Biffy Break – Lake Louise Visitor Centre

Drop-offs – Lake Louise Village, LL Chateau (bus will stay at the Chateau)

Pickup points – Lake Louise Village

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 begin on Thursday, Dec 5th at 6pm and end at 6pm on Tuesday, Dec 10. Cancellations after 6pm on Tuesday will be 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.

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. 

Options:

Skiers: A and B1 can do the usual Upper Tramline then up MLR as far as desired then ski down to the Village.
B2 and C skiers can head from the Village across the bridge and into the Campground. It is track set and in good condition. A and B1 may want to try it too if time allows.

Snowshoers: A & B start in LL village, going along Louise Cr Tr to Chateau, then to Mirror Lake and return to LL village, including the option to return via horse trail IF OPEN.

Alternative hikes to the above are possible if you have a group of four or more.

Option/Location
1ASnowshoe Highline to Mirror Lake, Louise Creek to Village 12.5 km 430 m
2BSnowshoe Highline to Mirror Lake, Louise Creek to Village 12.5 km 430 m
3B2Snowshoe Pipestone Loop (Hector / Drummond / Pipestone / Village) 11 km 350 m - Pipestone LL
4CSnowshoe Lakeshore & Louise Creek trails to village 8 km
5ASki - Upper Tram Line and Moraine Lake Road, return to LL parking lot or ski down to Village.  20 km, 400 m EG
6B1Ski - Upper Tram Line and Moraine Lake Road, return to LL parking lot or ski down to Village.  20 km, 400 m EG
7B2/CSki - Bow River Loop 7km 100m
Day Leader: Sharon Hanwell

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