Canmore and Area

Carolyn Ardell

BB Canmore Visitors’ Centre Hike trails from Cougar Creek Trailhead or the Canmore Nordic Centre

Dry Island Provincial Park -Long drive- possible 6 pm return

Kyra Fisher

Day Leader – Kyra Fisher Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547 Will allow approx. 4 hours hiking time. Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs from Montgomery at 8:00 am sharp. Drop off: Dry Island parking Biffy Break –  Three Hills Community Centre Bus Fare $20. Bus cancelled if less than 30 registered on Bus. Registration … Read More

Banff – Lake Minnewanka – 5.5 hrs hiking time

Gary Kerr

Day Leader – Gary Kerr Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547 Will allow approx. 5.5 hours hiking time. Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs from Montgomery at 8:00 am sharp. Pick up/ Drop off:  Lake Minnewanka Parking Lot Biffy Break – Canmore Visitors Centre Bus Fare $20 plus $10 if you don’t have a … Read More

MESA (Square) Butte-Curley Sand (West of Millarville)

Keith Johnstone

Day Leader – Keith Johnstone Bus Coordinator: Greg McKenzie, ggmckenzie@shaw.ca, 403-286-3547 Will allow approx. 4 hours hiking time. Departure points: Sheep River Library, Turner Valley at 9:05 AM ( Biffy Break stop) Bus Fare $20. Bus cancelled if less than 30 registered on Bus. Registration begins the Friday before and ends at 6:00pm on Tuesday before the hike. Cancellations after 6 … Read More

Evergreens on-line AGM – 10:00 AM

Barb Brunton-Johnstone

As we did last year, our Annual General Meeting will be held on-line via Zoom at 10 AM on Thursday, April 14.  All members, both Full and Associate, are encouraged to attend and vote on the new board and the motions that will affect the future operation of our Club. More information will be sent out, including the detailed agenda … Read More

West Bragg Creek (Self Drive)

Cheryl Inkster

Day Leader: Cheryl Inkster Meet 9:30 at West Bragg Creek parking NW corner near Braggin’ Rights trailhead for 9:45 am departure. Leader for A/B1 group to Merlin View – Doug Kosowan Leader for B1 group to Ranger Summit – tbd Leader for B2 group to Ranger Summit – Kathy Gibson Leader for C group along Mountain Road – tbd A Kananaskis Country pass … Read More

** BUS TRIP ** Banff Ski/Snowshoe/Hike 31 Mar 2022 Revised

John Boyd

Day Leader – John Boyd Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell, ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825 REVISED: Banff has snow but trails have Spring Conditions ie freeze / thaw probably icy in morning and slushy in spots. Government of Canada Weather forecast shows positive daytime temperatures of approx 9 deg C Sunday to Thursday with negative night-time temperatures all week. For skiers, track conditions are … Read More

Canmore – BUS TRIP 24 Mar 2022

Keith Bagnall

Day Leader – Keith Bagnall Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell, ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825 For skiers, track conditions are shown on https://skierroger.ca/  and https://www.nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/AB/Canmore-Nordic-Centre and https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/canmore-nordic-centre-pp/trail-report/trail-report-cnc/  Nordic Centre day cost for seniors (+65) is $11.25, Adults $15.00. Skiing Banff Trail is rated Green (easy). Bow and Meadowview Trails are rated Blue (moderate). For more info including a map see Canmore Nordic Map or  … Read More

** BUS TRIP ** Emerald Lake Ski/Snowshoe/Hike 17 Mar 2022

Carolyn Ardell

Day Leader – Carolyn Ardell Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell, ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825 Emerald Lake has snow and the weather forecast shows some snow every day this next week with temperatures about zero (+1 high and -5 Wednesday and Thursday) and total snow Tuesday to Thursday of 10 mm. Parks Canada doesn’t do the track setting: it is done by volunteers: Kicking … Read More

Ribbon Creek and Kananaskis village – BUS TRIP

Kyra Fisher

Day Leader – Kyra Fisher Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell, ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825 For skiers, track conditions are shown on https://www.nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/AB/Kananaskis-Ribbon-Creek and https://www.nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/AB/Peter-Lougheed-Provincial-Park. Current plan is Biffy Break at Kananaskis Village; Drop off there for Skiers and Snowshoers/hikers Bring your snowshoes and icers. Kananaskis Village should be available to use for rest and lunch. Bus Fare $20; Bus cancelled if less than 30 registered on … Read More

Self Drive Snowshoe / Icers: West Bragg Creek – Merlin View

Gerrit Voordouw

Day Leader: Gerrit Voordouw 825-437-3304 voordouw@ucalgary.ca Meet 9:30 at West Bragg Creek parking NW corner near Braggin’ Rights trailhead for 9:45 am departure. Bring Snowshoes & Icers.  Leader for combined B1/B2 group is Gerrit Voordouw. The planned route is out and back the same way, but there is an option to add a couple of km distance and about 200m elevation if return via … Read More

Self drive- Ski West Bragg Creek to Iron springs

Peter Kubica

Meet at 9:45 at West Bragg Creek parking Southside for 10:00 am departure.  Ski out to Iron Springs and return by Loggers and other trails. 11-14 km, 200 m elevation gain. If snow conditions deteriorate we may change the venue. A Kananaskis Country pass is required. In registering for this outing, I agree to abide by the Evergreen Seniors Outdoor Club … Read More

Self Drive – Ski West Bragg Creek B1/B2

Peter Kubica

Meet at West Bragg parking at 10:00 am. Ski moderate trails, 10-15 km, 100-200 Elevation gain Fresh snow, groomed, moderate temperatures. If interested sign-up, text 403-619-3990 or email pkubica@shaw.ca

Self Drive Snowshoe / Icers: Lake Minnewanka

Gerrit Voordouw

Day Leader: Gerrit Voordouw 825-437-3304 voordouw@ucalgary.ca Tentatively 9:45 meet at the Lake Minnewanka Trailhead for 10:00 am departure. Bring Snowshoes & Icers. All trips meet and start at the Minnewanka parking lot. Leader for A/B1 is Gerrit Voordouw. B1/B2 trip needs a Leader. A Parks Canada pass is required. In registering for this outing, I agree to abide by the … Read More

** BUS TRIP ** Kananaskis Ski/Snowshoe/Hike 27 Jan 2022 Copy

Carolyn Ardell

Day Leader – Carolyn Ardell Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell, ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825 Kananaskis has plenty of snow with all trails being track set. There is a notice that buses are not permitted to use Elk Pass Parking Lot and as noted before William Watson Lodge is undergoing major renovations and is unavailable. This complicates selection of ski and snowshoe trails. Distances … Read More

** BUS TRIP ** Kananaskis Ski/Snowshoe/Hike 27 Jan 2022

Carolyn Ardell

Day Leader – Carolyn Ardell Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell, ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825 Kananaskis has plenty of snow with all trails being track set. There is a notice that buses are not permitted to use Elk Pass Parking Lot and as noted before William Watson Lodge is undergoing major renovations and is unavailable. This complicates selection of ski and snowshoe trails. Distances … Read More

** BUS TRIP ** Lake Louise Ski/Snowshoe/Hike 20 Jan 2022

Kyra Fisher

Day Leader – Kyra Fisher Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell, ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825 NOTE: Ice Magic / Carving IS Cancelled due to COVID. This page was edited Saturday. Lake Louise has lots of snow and it has been a few weeks since we were there, so back to Lake Louise for skiing, snowshoeing, and walking.  Weather forecast shows a little snow showers … Read More

** CANCELLED! Bus TRIP ** Ski/Snowshoe/Hike 13 Jan 2022

Hugh Powell

Day Leader – Hugh Powell Bus Coordinator: Carolyn Ardell, ardell5@telusplanet.net 403-660-1825 NOTE: DESTINATION #5 SKI LESSONS IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THOSE 20 WHO PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED FOR THE LESSON EVENT. This trip is combined with the Ski Lessons at Pocaterra so that those previously registered students that plan to take the bus to & from Pocaterra Hut are requested to register … Read More

Learn to Ski lessons – Pocaterra Hut Meeting Point January 13

Carol Rose-Skelly

Organizer: Carol Rose-Skelly – for more information please contact her at 403 451-8155 or cars60@shaw.ca Our polar vortex won’t last forever. Think ahead and hope for ideal condition! Here is a great opportunity to get into Cross Country skiing. No prior experience necessary. The lessons will proceed even if the bus doesn’t run due to COVID restrictions, but of course … Read More