Canmore Nordic Centre Ski/Canmore Snowshoe

Dane Bridge

The Canmore Nordic Center has been chosen to try to squeeze in one more skiing event before spring. Day Leader: Dane Bridge, greatdanebridge222@gmail.com, 403-65103256 Bus Coordinator: Liz Whitehouse,  403 651 0955, poseidon@nucleus.com Biffy Break at Canmore Nordic Centre (CNC).  Bus stays at CNC.  Pick up at Canmore Townsite (south side 10th Street between 7th and 8th Ave). Bus Fare $25; … Read More

Goat Creek (Weather Cancelled) and Canmore-Ski/Snowshoe

Ann Nickerson

Day Leader: Ann Nickerson, nicksnest19@gmail.com, 403-481-6736 Bus Coordinator: Liz Whitehouse,  403 651 0955, poseidon@nucleus.com Biffy Break at  Canmore Nordic Centre (CNC).   Drop offs – #1.at CNC to snowshoe to Grassi Lakes Trailhead ( Snowshoers A/B1/B2) .#2 Goat Creek  if road is feasible (skiers A/B1/B2) bus will wait 1 hr then return to CNC for day.  Pick ups  #1 Banff Springs … Read More

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

Keith Bagnall

Expect -8 Thursday morning warming to -4C. Some snow expected Tuesday to Thursday.  We have a new policy to encourage winter participants. The bus only requires a minimum of 35 people. Come and enjoy winter. Outing time: 4.5 hrs Day Leader: Keith Bagnall, keith.bagnall@shaw.ca, 403-831-8873 Bus Coordinator:  Harold Kroeger   Harold.kroeger@hotmail.com, 306-251-1533 Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking … Read More

City Hike – St. George’s Heights

Peter Dankers

On St. George’s Drive, drive north past the Zoo Parking lot and past the Telus Spark building. The parking is at the end of the road on the left, near the sports fields. 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 … Read More

PLPP – Snowshoe, Walk, or Ski

Peter Kubica

Day Leader: Peter Kubica, pkubica@shaw.ca, 403-619-3990 Bus Coordinator: Liz Whitehouse poseidon@nucleus.com  403 651 0955 Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot. and will depart at 8:00 am sharp. Drop-off at WWL, Upper Kananaskis Lake (will stay here for about 1 hour and then return to WWL for the day) Pick-up at WWL, Discovery Centre,Pocaterra Hut. Departure times … Read More

Lake Louise Ski/Snowshoe Cancelled

John McLean

Day Leader: John McLean, j.r.mclean@shaw.ca, 403-828-7121 Outing time: 5 hours Bus Coordinator; Liz Whitehouse 403 651 0955 poseidon@nucleus.com Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp. Biffy Break – Canmore Visitor Centre Bus Drop-offs:  Lake Louise Village, if 4 or more sign up for Mirror Lake, and National Park Parking Lot across … Read More

Smith-Dorrien – Mt Shark and Sawmill

Dane Bridge

This event provides multiple choices for skiers and snowshoers and options should skiing conditions be poor. As of Feb 7 the skiing conditions are good. Outing time: 5 hours Day Leader: Dane Bridge, greatdanebridge222@gmail.com, 403-651-3256 Bus Coordinator: Liz Whitehouse 403 651 0955 poseidon@nucleus.com Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp. Biffy … Read More

City Hike – Mallard Point, Fish Creek Park

Peter Dankers

Drive East on Canyon Meadows Drive to the very end. The four lanes become two lanes past Dear Run Boulevard SE and the road turns north ending up in the parking lot. C1 is a more vigorous, longer hike and C2 is more relaxed. City Hikes start at 10:00 am and usually finish around noon. Please arrive at the Parking … Read More

Ski PLPP / Snowshoe Chester Lake

Sandra Braden

Day Leader: Sandra Braden, jsbraden13@gmail.com, 403-703-6867 Bus Coordinator: Liz Whitehouse, poseidon@nucleus.com, 403 651 0955 Pickup is at Montgomery Community Center Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp. Biffy Break – William Watson Lodge Bus Fare $25 The bus will be cancelled if there are fewer than 40 registrations. Registration begins the Friday before and ends at 6:00pm on the … Read More

Lake Louise Ski and Snowshoe

Ann Nickerson

Day Leader: Ann Nickerson Outing time; 5 hours Bus Coordinator:  Carolyn Ardell  403-660-1825 Email ardell5@telusplanet.net NOTE: The club is returning to Lake Louise due to poor snow conditions at our other preferred locations. Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp. Biffy Break – Canmore Visitor Centre Bus Drop-offs:  Lake Louise Village, … Read More

Lake Louise Ski and Snowshoe

Greg McKenzie

Day Leader: Ann Nickerson Outing time; 5 hours Bus Coordinator:  Carolyn Ardell  403-660-1825 Email ardell5@telusplanet.net NOTE: The club is returning to Lake Louise due to poor snow conditions at our other preferred locations. Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp. Biffy Break – Canmore Visitor Centre Bus Drop-offs:  Lake Louise Village … Read More

City Hike – Dale Hodges Park

Peter Dankers

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 street. City Hikes start at 10:00 am and usually … Read More

Kananaskis Village and Ribbon Creek

Douglas Kosowan

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 the Signal Hill Parking Lot.  Bus departs from Signal Hill at 8:00 am sharp. Washroom break will be at the Village Visitor Centre. After the washroom break the bus will drop off those people starting from Ribbon Creek parking.  Bus Fare $25. The … Read More

Lake Minnewanka-Cascade Fire Road (Signal Hill Shopping Centre for Bus pick-up)

Sharon Hanwell

Day Leader: Sharon Hanwell, shanwell@telus.net, 403-808-8767 Bus Coordinator:  Carolyn Ardell  ardell5@telusplanet.net   403-660-1825 Bus pick up is at Signal Hill Shopping Centre Parking Lot., corner of Sarcee Trail and Richmond Road.  Bus will depart at 8:00 am sharp.  Park at the far south east end of the parking lot (Dollarama and The Wine Shop are directly across). Biffy Break – … Read More

City Hike: Coventry-Panorama Hills **Update**

The paths in the area have been cleared of recent snowdrifts. However, many sections have black ice under a thin veneer of snow. So, come prepared, bring your grippers and walk cautiously. The hike starts at the Country Hills Town Centre shopping mall at 450 Country Hills Boulevard NE. The meeting point is at the gazebo overlooking the lake east … Read More

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park including Wm Watson Lodge

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; 5 hours Day Leader: Peter Kubica Bus Coordinator:  Liz Whitehouse 403 651 0955  Email poseidon@nucleus.com Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  … Read More

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park including Wm Watson Lodge

Jane Ebbern

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: Jane Ebbern Bus Coordinator:  Liz Whitehouse 403 651 0955  Email poseidon@nucleus.com Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking … Read More

Lake Louise Ski and Snowshoe(Updated Nov 29)

Dane Bridge

Day Leader: Dane Bridge Bus Coordinator: Liz Whitehouse 403 651 0955   poseidon@nucleus.com Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp. Biffy Break – Canmore Visitor Centre Bus Drop-offs:  Lake Louise Village and Chateau Lake Louise Parking Lot Bus Pickups:  Chateau Lake Louise Upper Parking Lot and Lake Louise Village Bus Fare $25 … Read More

City Hike: Wood’s Douglas Fir Tree Sanctuary

Peter Dankers

This is not the Douglas fir trail near Edworthy park, instead, the Douglas Fir tree sanctuary is located to the west and south of Bowness Park. The hike will start at the Baker Park parking lot. To get there, take the Scenic Bow Road offramp north of the Bowness bridge. Turn left and stay left. The entrance is a few … Read More

Lake Louise Winter Trip

Frank Howard

Day Leader: Frank Howard Bus Coordinator:  Liz Whitehouse Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp. Biffy Break – Canmore Visitor Centre Bus Drop-offs:  Great Divide and Chateau Lake Louise Parking Lot Bus Pickups at the end of the day:  Chateau Lake Louise Parking Lot & Lake Louise Village Bus Fare $25 … Read More