This Day 1 of the 3 day Lake Louise Trip. The destination is the Great Divide Trail at Lake Louise. This is a destination that is suitable for skiers of all levels of ability. Skiers have the option of going to the end of the trail in Yoho or shorter distances along the trail. At the end of the day … Read More
Day 1: Snowshoe Highline to Paradise Cr & back via Moraine Lake Rd at Lake Louise (A,B)
This Day 1 of the 3 day Lake Louise Trip. The destination is the Highline Trail at Lake Louise. This is a destination that is suitable for A & B1 snowshoers. Snowshoers will have the option of going down to the Village or back to Parking Lot. At the end of the day the Day Leader will ensure that everyone … Read More
Sheep R & Sandy McNabb: A/B1 level
This event is for A/B1 level hikers. Limit of 10 participants considering Alberta Regulations. Later registrants will be on Wait List. Participants to drive themselves to Sheep Provincial Park Headquarters lot which is approx 18.5 km along Hwy 546 from Turner Valley 4 way stop. Get there at 9:45 am in time to start hiking at 10:00 am. Hike is … Read More
Weaselhead, Calgary: C Level Walk
This event is for C level hikers. To comply with current Alberta COVID regulations, the hiking groups are limited to 10 people. People in excess of 10 were being shown on the Wait List. Art has arranged for Anne Lyon to lead a Second Group so all registrant, up to maximum of 20 can walk but in 2 separate groups. … Read More
Dec 3 – Lake Louise Ski – Tramline both up and down, and the Great Divide
This trip will start from the Lake Louise Train Station. We will ski up the Tramline (4.5 km, 180m) to the Great Divide Trail. Then ski the Great Divide to the end of the trail in Yoho (or as far as desired). At the end of the day we will ski down the Tramline to the Train Station. The total … Read More
Boom Lake B1/B2 Hike
This event is for B1/B2 level hikers. Limit of 10 participants. Meet at Boom Lake parking lot at 9:45am (approx. 2 hour drive from Montgomery Community Centre); be ready to start hiking at 10:00. 10.2 Km return, 175 m elevation gain. Travel on a heavily forested trail featuring some of the largest subalpine trees in Banff National Park. Your ultimate … Read More
Wildhorse Saddle Hike: A/B1 level
This event is for A/B1 level hikers. Limit of 10 participants. Participants to drive themselves to Little Elbow PRA Parking on Hwy 66. Get there at 9:45 am in time to start hiking at 10:00 am. The hike route starts toward Forget Me Not Ridge but doesn’t turn right / south up the Ridge. Proceeds across the meadow where there … Read More
** BUS TRIP ** #1 Moraine Lake Sept. 24, 2020
Due to popularity of this destination, a second bus is being added, so we an have a maximum of 60 people between the 2 buses. Bus Fare $30, plus $7 if you don’t have a Park Pass. Bus departing from Montgomery only at 8:00 AM Limit of 30 people – priority will be given to Evergreens Members over guests. BB: Lake … Read More
Special Bus Trip #2: Helen Lake Sept. 3, 2020 ***EARLY DEPARTURE
Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547 Bus Fare $30 (long drive), plus $7 if you don’t have a Park Pass. Seating limited to 30 on each coach. NB! COVID 19 rules in force. See detailed procedures below. Bus departing from Montgomery only at 7:30 AM BB: Lake Louise Visitor Centre Bus dropoff/pickup: Helen Lake Trailhead; 6:00 hours hiking time allowed … Read More
Columbia Icefields Aug 15,2019
Notes from 2019: Suggest leaving 30 minutes early for this long trip. Only need 4 hours for the Wilcox Pass/Tangle Creek option. Set a time for people to be leaving Wilcox Pass for Tangle Creek. This will stop hikers who struggle up the pass from trying to go further. Consider adding an option for Wilcox Pass which includes going west up the … Read More
Bow Valley PP & Yamnuska
Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547 Bus Fare $20 Bus departing from Rosemont at 8AM, and Montgomery at 8:15. BB at trailhead. Short hiking time: 4.5 hours Bus dropoff/pickups: Yamnuski trailhead, BVPP- Middle Lake parking (bus stays at Middle Lake)
Dry Island Provincial Park
Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547 Bus Fare $20 Bus departing from Rosemont at 8AM, and Montgomery at 8:15. Long Drive – possible 6pm return Note that this trip is weather dependent BB – Three Hills Community Centre (to be arranged) Bus dropoff/pickups: Dry Island parking
Drumheller Area – 4 hours hiking time
Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547 Bus Fare $20 Bus departing from Rosemont at 8AM, and Montgomery at 8:15. BB & Pickup: Badlands Community Centre or Royal Tyrell Museum Bus dropoff/pickups: Badlands Community Centre; Royal Tyrell Museum; Horsethief Canyon – bus stays at Horsethief Canyon
Wasootch Ridge, Kananaskis Village area May 16/19
Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547 Bus departure times: Rosemont 8AM, Montgomery 8:15 AM Bus Fare: $20 BB – Barrier Lake Info Centre; Bus dropoff/pickups: Wasootch Day Use, Ribbon Creek, Kananaskis Village
Wasootch Ridge, Kananaskis Village area May 16/19 Copy
Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547 Bus departure times: Rosemont 8AM, Montgomery 8:15 AM Bus Fare: $20 BB – Barrier Lake Info Centre; Bus dropoff/pickups: Wasootch Day Use, Ribbon Creek, Kananaskis Village
Banff Townsite – May 9/19
Bus Coordinator: John Morck, mjmorck@shaw.ca, 403-288-4048 Bus Fare $20 plus $7 for park entrance, if you do not have a Park Pass. Bus departing from Rosemont at 8AM, and Montgomery at 8:15. BB Brewster Bus Station. Bus dropoff/pickups: Bus Station, Sulphur Mtn. Gondola Station parking; bus stays at Sulphur Mtn. Gondola Station Note: No cost for gondola DOWN from Sulphur Mountain … Read More
West Bragg Creek
Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547 Bus Fare $20 Bus departing from Rosemont at 8AM, and Montgomery at 8:15. BB & Pickup: Bragg Creek Community Centre Bus dropoff/pickups: West Bragg parking Trail Map at: https://www.braggcreektrails.org/files/WBC-WEB-Trailhead-20171209.pdf
Canmore April 4 (Bob & Sheila Perkins)
Bus Coordinator: John Morck – mjmorck@shaw.ca or 403-288-4048 Bus pickup times: Rosemont 8:00 am, Montgomery 8:15 am Bus Fare: $22 BB: Canmore Info Centre Take Icers We will also add a drop off at the Legion for those that want to just explore the town and maybe try some of the trails.
Lake Louise -March 21
Bus Coordinator Gary Kerr – gwkerr@mac.com or 403 891 0294 Bus pickup times: Rosemont 8:00 am, Montgomery 8:15 am Bus Fare: $22 plus $7 in National Parks if no pass BB: Lake Louise Destination remains Lake Louise. (Wednesday am)
Lake Louise – March 14
Bus Coordinator Gary Kerr – gwkerr@mac.com or 403 891 0294 Bus pickup times: Rosemont 8:00 am, Montgomery 8:15 am Bus Fare: $22 plus $7 in National Parks if no pass BB Lake Louise Weather Forecast: Sunny, -4 DegC