Cancelled – Green Monster/Evan Thomas Creek

Sharon Hanwell

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. Day Leader:  Sharon Hanwell  shanwell@telus.net  403-808-8767 Bus Coordinator: Harold Kroeger  Harold.kroeger@hotmail.com 306-251-1533 Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8am sharp. … Read More

* Cancelled* City Hike Inglewood – Pearce’s Estate

Park at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary parking lot. City Hikes start at 10:00 am and usually finish around noon. Please arrive at the Parking area 15 minutes early so we can start on time. If you have any questions, cannot find the parking area or cannot be there on time please call or text Peter Dankers at 587-777-1924.

Canmore Area – Update

Carolyn Ardell

OK Folks, we’re getting creative! This trip is an attempt to find a location that hasn’t been done yet this winter. Hikers can find great trails to winter hike and skiers can get in an early season ski at the Canmore Nordic Centre. See details below. Outing time: Day Leader: Carolyn Ardell Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825 Bus pick … Read More

Emerald Lake – Long Day 6:00 PM Return to Calgary

Greg McKenzie

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 … Read More

Lake Louise

Douglas Kosowan

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. Day Leader: Douglas Kosowan dkosowan@yahoo.ca 403-874-8328 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 … Read More

City Hike Dale Hodges Park

Don’t go to the Home Road parking lot. Instead park along 40th Avenue NW. To reach it, take 40th Avenue from Market Mall or 53rd street form Crowchild and at the corner of 53rd Street and 40th Avenue, near the crosswalk, turn into the continuation of 40th Avenue. Drive to the turnaround and park on the southwest side of the … Read More

Smith-Dorrien – Mt Shark and Sawmill

Barb Brunton-Johnstone

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: 5 hours Day Leader: Barb Brunton-Johnstone bbrunton@telusplanet.net 403-275-5175 Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell ardell5@telusplanet.net  403.660.1825 Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs … Read More

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park (WWL)

Eric Leavitt

Outing time: 5 hours Day Leader:  Eric Leavitt 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. Weather Forecast: The long range forecast is for mainly sunny with  temperatures from -11C in the early morning to a high of about -5C. Biffy Breaks – PLPP Discovery Centre and … Read More

Kananaskis Country

Hugh Powell

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: 5 hours Day Leader:  Hugh Powell Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell ardell5@telusplanet.net 403.660.1825 Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at … Read More

Cancelled Boxing Day

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: Day Leader: Bus Coordinator: Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp. Biffy Break – Drop-offs … Read More

Banff Townsite and Lake Louise too!

Peter Kubica

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 hours at Lake Louise 6.45 hours for Banff NOTE: Very long day in Banff! Day Leader: Peter Kubica  pkubica@shaw.ca 403-619-399 Bus Coordinator:  Liz Whitehouse poseidon@nucleus.com  … Read More

City Hike Riley Park – McHugh Bluff – Update

Peter Dankers

As of Saturday afternoon, the trail conditions for Tuesday’s hike can best be described as spring-like: 40% bare and clean pavement, 40% covered with packed or soft snow and the rest icy spots and slushy snow. Conditions could change, in particular ice could form if snow melts during the day and freezes at night. Track devices are recommended. We will … Read More

Lake Louise (with skiing!!)

Gerrit Voordouw

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: 5 hours Day Leader: Gerrit Voordouw  voordouw@ucalgary.ca  825-437-3304 Bus Coordinator: Liz Whitehouse poseidon@nucleus.com  403-651-0955 Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus … Read More

Fall Luncheon

Jennifer Aikenhead

                      ANNUAL ESOC FALL LUNCHEON                       Thursday , November 28th,  Glenmore Inn                  1000 Glenmore Crt SE, Calgary T2C2E6                   Cash Bar 12:30pm Buffet Lunch:1:00pm … Read More

Canmore Hikes Nov 21

Douglas Kosowan

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. Hiking time: 5 hours ICERS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Day Leader: Douglas Kosowan dkosowan@yahoo.ca 403-874-8328 Bus Coordinator:Harold Kroeger Harold.kroeger@hotmail.com  306-251-1533 Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre … Read More

*Cancelled* City Hike Renfrew – Tom Campbell’s Hill Loop

On St. Georges Drive, drive north past the Zoo Parking lot and past the Telus parking lot. About 50 meters after the pedestrian crossing, and before the white markers, there is an entrance to a parking lot on the right, next to a playground called Bottomlands Park. City Hikes start at 10:00 am and usually finish around noon. Please arrive … Read More

Cox Hill/Eagle Hill/Ole Buck Loop – Nov 14

Pete Serafini

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. Hiking time:  5 hours Day Leader: Pete Serafini  serafinip@shaw.ca 587-577-2299 Bus Coordinator:  Harold Kroeger Harold.kroeger@hotmail.com  306-251-1533 Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus … Read More

Barrier Lake Area – Nov 7

Dane Bridge

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. Hiking time: 5.5 hours Day Leader: Dane Bridge  greatdanebridge222@gmail.com 403-651-3256 Bus Coordinator: Harold Kroeger Harold.kroeger@hotmail.com  306-251-1533 Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus … Read More

Indian Oils area

Gail Cramer

5.5 hrs hiking time Day Leader: Gail Cramer Transportation Director: Liz Whitehouse – poseidon@nucleus.com 403-651-0955 Bus Fare is $25 Bus departs from the Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot at 8:00 am sharp. Biffy Break – Sheep River Library Drop-offs – Indian Oils, Junction Creek Pickup points – Junction Creek, Indian Oils Note: A and B1 hikes cross Dyson Creek; with … Read More

City Hike Nose Hill North

As you enter the Nose Hill parking lot off Shaganappi Trail, turn right and park near the washroom building. City Hikes start at 10:00 am and usually finish around noon. Please arrive at the Parking area 15 minutes early so we can start on time. If you have any questions, cannot find the parking area or cannot be there on … Read More