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Previous plan for Wilcox Pass / Columbia Icefields replaced by Stanley Glacier because of bus parking challenges Hiking Time: 5 hours Day Leader:  Ann Nickerson  nicksnest19@gmail.com   403-481-6736 Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell  ardell5@telusplanet.net   403-660-1825 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break: Canmore Visitor Centre Drop-offs: Stanley Glacier parking, Paint Pots parking where the … Read More

The Sage Hill Shopping Centre is the departure point for the hike. From Symons Valley Parkway NW, take 37 Street NW north. At the first traffic light make a left turn to enter the Shopping Centre. Take the first entrance on your left just after the Wall Mart Super Centre (35 Sage Hill Gate NW). Enter the parking lot turning … Read More

Hiking Time: 6 hours Day Leader: Brenda McKeown     a101112@outlook.com   403-830-8968 Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell,  ardell5@telusplanet.net   403-660-1825 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break: Mt. Kidd Drop-offs: Galatea Pickup points: Galatea, Kananaskis Village Hike: For more details of the hike and a link to a trail map, click on the Location below. If you wish to … Read More

Hiking Time: 6 hours Day Leader: Bob Metcalf    bobmetcalf52@gmail.com  403-992-5224 Bus Coordinator:  Liz Whitehouse 403 651 0955  poseidon@nucleus.com Bus Fare: $25 The Gondola up to Sunshine Village from the parking lot will be an additional cost. Taking the optional Standish chairlift is included in the Gondola fee. Details about ticket pre-purchase are in email of July 30. For B2 hikes … Read More

Revised: A hikers Option is now Mt. Lipsett Hiking Time: 5 hours Day Leader: Hugh Powell   hrpowell@shaw.ca     403-389-1448 (cell) Bus Coordinator: Harold Kroeger  Harold.kroeger@hotmail.com. 306-251-1533 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break: Mt. Kidd Drop-offs: Lipsett Trailhead parking, Pocaterra Cirque Pickup points: Pocaterra, Lipsett Trailhead parking Hike: For more details of the hike and … Read More

Park at the Bebo Grove Parking lot at the end of 24th Street SW, south of Anderson Road. C1 is a more vigorous. longer hike whereas C2 is more relaxed and shorter. 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 … Read More

ANNUAL ESOC LUNCH BBQ Thursday July 23, 2026-Boundary Ranch Cash Bar 12:00                Lunch: 1:00 pm Members & Associates: $25.00               Guests: $40.00 Registration Opens June 15 on the Evergreen Website Deadline for Registration & payments is July 15, 2026 No refunds after July 15,2026 Please make payment after  registering to Hugh Powell E-transfer to esocpayments@shaw.ca (Question: who is Hugh.  Answer: treasurer) … Read More

**** As in past years, we are fortunate to offer Special Training Session for anyone interested in being a Group Leader. We have members stepping up to lead the various groups each week. Some of you are new to it. This session is for you – see Option 1 below. Lots of tips and practical advice in a hands-on way … Read More

Hiking Time: 5.5 hours Day Leader: Peter Kubica    pkubica@shaw.ca   403-240-1270 (home) Bus Coordinator: Liz Whitehouse 403 651 0955   poseidon@nucleus.com Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break: Mt Kidd RV Park Drop-offs: Lineham Provincial Recreation Area, Picklejar Trailhead Pickup points: Lineham Provincial Recreation Area, Picklejar Trailhead Hike: For more details of the hike and a link … Read More

Hiking Time: 5.5 hours Day Leader: Beverly McEachern  bmceachern122@gmail.com   403-819-2259 (cell) Bus Coordinator:  Harold.kroeger@hotmail.com   306 251 1533 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break:  Banff Bus Depot Drop-offs: Banff Bus Depot, Castle Lookout Trailhead Pickup points: Castle Lookout Trailhead, Banff Bus Station Hike • For more details of the hike and a link to a … Read More

Please bring lots of bug spray, the mosquitos are out in full force. Also lots of wildflowers, The hike starts at the parking lot just south of Kinjo Sushi and Grill District, 11135 14th Street NE (not NW). From Country Hills Boulevard NE turn south on 14th Street NE which is a left turn at the first set of traffic … Read More

Cancelled to avoid non-essential travel in K-Country and to avoid damaging already over-wet trails in the Bragg Creek area. Hiking Time: 5.5 hours Day Leader: Sandra Braden    jsbraden13@gmail.com   403-703-6867 Bus Coordinator: Harold Kroeger  harold.kroeger@hotmail.com  306-251-1533 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Drop-off and Pickup: West Bragg Creek Provincial Park parking lot Hikes: • Expect variable trail … Read More

This hike replaces the original plan for Memorial Lakes as the snow is still melting at the higher elevations. Hiking Time: 4.5 hours Day Leader: Elizabeth Dupuis   dupuise@rogers.com   403-471-3617 Bus Coordinator: Elizabeth Whitehouse  poseidon@nucleus.com   403-651-0955 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break: Pit toilets at trail head Drop-off: Sibbald Lake Recreation Area (bus stays here) Pickup … Read More

Hiking Time: 5.5 hours Day Leader: Cheryl Inkster   cainkster009@gmail.com   403-607-7878 (Cell) Bus Coordinator: Elizabeth Whitehouse  poseidon@nucleus.com  403-651- 0955 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break: Canmore Visitor Centre Drop-offs: Wind Valley parking south of Dead Man’s Flats Pickup points: Wind Valley parking south of Dead Man’s Flats Hike For more details of the hike and … Read More

The hike starts at Zipline Park, 103 Cranbrook Hill SE. Parking on Cranston Hill (one side) and Cranston Avenue (both sides, but don’t park at community mail box locations or bus stops). From Deerfoot trail take the exit 212 Avenue SE West. At the traffic circle near the Petro Canada station go ¾ around to turn left. Follow Cranston Avenue … Read More

Hiking Time: 5 hours Day Leader: Sonja Douglas     sonjathehiker@hotmail.com    403-554-2926 Bus Coordinator: Elizabeth Whitehouse  poseidon@nucleus.com  403-651- 0955 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break: Sheep River Library where those hiking to Black Diamond will start their hike. Drop-offs: Sheep River Library, Pull out at the K Country Boundary on Hwy 546 (Carey/Muley hikers), … Read More

Hiking Time: 5.25 hours Day Leader: Gerrit Voordouw   voordouw@ucalgary.ca   403-289-2937 (home) Bus Coordinator: Elizabeth Whitehouse  poseidon@nucleus.com  403-651-0955 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break: Yamnuska parking lot, Bow Valley Provincial Park ( BVPP) – Middle Lake parking lot Drop-offs: Yamnuska parking lot, BVPP – Middle Lake parking lot (bus stays at Middle Lake) Pickup points: BVPP … Read More

Hiking Time: 5 hours Day Leader: Eric Leavitt – ericduaneleavitt@gmail.com or 403-701-1796  Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell  ardell5@telusplanet.net   403-660-1825 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break: Canmore Visitor Centre parking lot Drop-offs: Canmore Visitor Centre parking lot, Quarry Lake Parking Lot, and Goat Creek parking lot Pickup points: Goat Creek Parking, Quarry Lake Parking Lot, … Read More

Starting point is the parking lot of the 12 Mile Coulee Natural Area on Tuscany Boulevard. From Stoney Trail North take the exit Scenic Acres Link/Tuscany Boulevard and stay in the right hand lane. This will loop around and at the traffic lights go straight ahead. Take the first road on the left towards the condominiums. The parking is on … Read More

Hiking Time: 5.5 hours Day Leader:  Keith Bagnall    keith.bagnall@shaw.ca  403-831-8873 Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell  ardell5@telusplanet.net   403-660-1825 Bus Fare: $25 Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp Biffy Break: Barrier Lake Info Centre Drop-offs: Baldy Pass Parking Pickup points: Baldy Pass Parking Hike: • For more details of the hike and a link to a trail map, click on the … Read More