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A great starter hike!

Description: The Foran Grade Ridge is an easy favorite half day walk for all hikers alike. The trail crosses into a very large meadow with views of Long Prairie Ridge rising above the trees. We will continue on to the forested eastern aspect of Foran Grade Ridge, which soon reaches an easy uphill windings in the trees. Once we have reached the crest there many points allowing stunning views of the Sheep River winding past Nash Meadow into the heart of the mountains.

Prairie View via Jewell Pass Trail is a 16 km long hike starting from Barrier Dam Day Use Area. The trail offers a nice view of the foothills with Calgary in the distance. We will also pass a nice waterfall on our way. One section is fairly steep on the way down so make sure you have hiking boots with good thread.

• Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to changes in government
restrictions.
• Carpooling: Use at your own discretion and what you are comfortable with.
• No food / snack sharing.
• Bring your own wipes and hand sanitizer and a mask.
• Social distancing and any other rules set out by authorities must be followed. Please respect
others.
• Washrooms may not be available - please be prepared to pack out what you bring in, such as
Toilet paper, etc.
• Please make yourself aware of the risks in participating in this sort of event and decide
accordingly.
• Don`t forget the usual items; bear spray, proper clothing, water, food, equipment and first aid kit.
• Trip participants are asked to provide their cell contact information and emergency contact
information to the trip coordinator, prior to, due to the ‘meet at trail head‘ requirement.
• Please do not sign up if you are experiencing any flu like, cold, or Covid19 symptoms.

Hiking Distance: 16 Kilometers Return / 6 Hours
Elevation Gain: 825 Meters
Travel Distance: 80 Kilometers One Way / 50 minutes
Difficulty Level: Moderate

Rendezvous Point: North Edworthy Park, northeast corner. Please arrive 15 minutes before so a vehicle convey can be arranged, as we will be leaving at 8:00 a.m. sharp.
Event Coordinator: For inquiries, please contact the event coordinator Poul at (825) 488-8068 or by email poul@telus.net. On the day of the event, call or text me at (825) 488-8068 if your plans have changed.

Please Note: No Pets Will be Allowed.

A short easy walk on a fire road up Mockingbird Hill to a lookout where you are treated to a 360 degree panoramana view. Obviously, this trail is very popular due to its short length and proximity to campgrounds and youth camps.

A fairly easy forest trail (hikers only) leads to Jumpingpound Ridge Trail from where it is inly a short step to the summit of Jumpingpound Mountain – a superb panoramic viewpoint. Even after the snow flies and a biting wind sweeps across the upper slopes, a packed trail testifies to its popularity. Possibly, this is because it is by far the shortest rout to the summit.

This 10.5 kilometer loop trail near Bragg Creek, Alberta, is generally considered a moderately challenging route, and it takes an average of 3hrs 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so we‘ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Description: The Grass Pass is raked by warm Chinook winds, which makes grassy Grass Pass a popular year-round objective, even though a fairly strenuous trail up Pack Trail Coulee, one ends up with awesome views. With longer daylight hours we will extend the walk to connect with Gunnery Creek to make a loop. Naming Note: Pack Trail Coulee and Grass Pass were in local use during the 1930s and 40s and were finally made official in 1980.

On Sunday, June 23rd, we have a special day-hike planned to the Eden Valley Reserve. It will allow participants to participate in a moderate 5 km hike on the beautiful Eden Valley Reserve with stunning rocky mountain views. Our guide for the day will be Keith Lefthand of Weaseltail Enterprises and in addition to leading our hike, he‘ll also share information about local indigenous customs and his ancesteral heritage. Additional cultural practices such as indigenous dancing and story-telling will be offered and weather permitting, a dip in the Highwood River swimming hole behind Keith‘s home may be on the agenda! A tasty meal will also be served as we converse in Keith‘s family teepee near the end of the day. Attendees aged 13 and up are $95 per person. Younger children may attend for $30 per child. The Calgary Ski Club is kindly subsidizing members at $30 per person making age 13+ $65 after member subsidy and member participants aged 12 and under free. Non-members are allowed to attend with members however they will not be subsidized and the trip requires a minimum of 4 member participants to run.
CAR POOLING: 9 am meet at the West Hills Shopping Centre parking lot outside of Winners. Look for Cindy with her white BMW X3.
We will convene here to carpool, leaving by 9:10 am.
The distance to Eden Valley is 93 km each way. (Carpooling fee to driver from each passanger: $20 if 2 in the car, $14 if 3 in the car, $10 if 4 in the car).
We will head south on the ring road (AB201) to 22X where we turn right onto 22x. South on Hwy 22 to Longview and then right on Ab 541 past Green Ford sign and left onto the bridge entrance to Eden Valley Indian Reserve. Park on the near side of the bridge and regroup to enter the reserve together and head to our meeting place at Keith‘s property.

This 6 kilometer one way hike into the famous and scenic Ink Pots and surrounding meadows. The Ink Pots are mineral rich pools with the interesting colors that are breathtaking! The blue-green color of the ponds never ceases to amaze and the mountain scenery surrounding is nothing short of spectacular. So, what are the Ink Pots? The Ink Pots are a series of five cool springs where spring water percolates up through the sand and gravel.

Let‘s ride from Griffith Woods Park in Discovery Ridge.

A nice view from a geologically interesting ridge! Many flowers are possible on the return loop.

This long and popular trail follows a spectacular valley hemmed in the cliffs to Ribbon Falls. The trail will follow the well behaved Ribbon Creek, its rapids and waterfalls at their best after the June rains and snow melt.

Stay tuned. Details to follow.

A more challenging trip to loop over and around Nose Hill

A short and popular trail from Canada’s highest navigable pass into alpine meadows below Mt. Rae. With most of the height gain occurring with the first kilometer, this trail is no easy stroll; there’s some uphill work to be done before you reap your reward.

The trail starts at Sunshine parking lot and meanders through the forest for the first 6 km and then breaks out of the trees with tremendous views for the next 3.5 km. We will stop at the top to have lunch and enjoy the views before heading down. If we are lucky the alpine flowers will be blooming and we may be able to see marmots at the top.

Stay tuned. Details to follow.

“The Taylor Lake trail is one of the most accessible hanging valley lake trails along the southwest side of the Bow Valley between Banff and Lake Louise. It is every bit as scenic as its sister lakes and offers the bonus of two attractive side trips from its shores” (Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, Bart Patton and Brian Robinson)

Time for a nice relaxing spin around the lake! Trailhead is South Glenmore Park / Weaselhead Park Parking, 90th Ave. & Oakmount Dr. S.W.

Mt Bourgeau is a 22.5 km out-and-back trail. It is considered a challenging route, and it takes 10 hours to complete. There are three stages to the hike.

First stop will Bourgeau Lake at 7 km with an elevation gain of 840 m.

Second stop will be Harvey Pass after 9 km and an elevation gain of 1140 m. Harvey Pass offers great views of Sunshine Ski Resort.

The final stop will be Mt. Bourgeau after 11.3 km and an elevation gain of 1630 m. the views from the top are amazing and well worth the effort of making it to the top. It can be very windy at the top so please bring adequate clothing for much cooler temperatures.

If it is not a clear day we will stop at Harvey Pass for safety reasons.

Please note we will leave Edworthy parking lot at 7 am as this is a long hike.

A strenuous and rewarding hike in the Highwood area!

A more challenging trip to loop over and around Nose Hill.

Our member, Colin Ducker, is coordinating social golf outings over the summer and fall. These will take place at various dates and courses in and around Calgary. If you wish to golf, please email Colin at jcolinducker@hotmail.com to be added to his weekly mailing list.

A moderate hike with a great view!

Description: The Rockbound Lake trip is a rather rigorous 8.4 kilometers hike carrying the hiker high behind the ramparts of Castle Mountain to the snow-fed waters of two distinctly different tarns, one a placid and green mirror fringed by a pleasantly open subalpine forest and meadowland; the other a cold, grey sheet of water contained within a basin of steep scree slopes and massive, tumbled boulders. Much of the trail to the lakes is quite a steep access road. If we time it just right, we may see the larch trees in all their glory.

Stay tuned. Details to follow.

We have an even better Mountain Collective deal for you for the 2024/2025 season.

Member perk:
Calgary Ski Club Members will receive the following discounts on the purchase of Mountain Collective passes.
Adult passes $91.00 USD off
Teen Passes $85.00 USD off
Child Passes $40.00 USD off
Terms
1) You may buy more than one pass with the discount code if they are on the same cart. Each pass will get the discount.
2) You cannot use a code more than once and we are unable to provide you with more than one code.
3) the code is good until then end of the sale period and will apply to the price and bonuses at the time of purchase
4) please refer to the Mountain Collective website for terms, conditions, resorts, and current pricing and any updates.

The Calgary Ski Club‘s Annual Kick Off to the Winter Season!

The Calgary Ski Club‘s Annual Kick Off to the Winter Season!

The Calgary Ski Club‘s Annual Kick Off to the Winter Season!

Deposit for 2025 has been processed for $1,000

February 7th, 8th and 9th

Cabins/Capacity
Yearling 2
Mitchel 4
Richter 4
Kootenay 6
Cross 6
Tegart 6
Bergeron 6
Palliser 8
Total capacity of 42 (does not include sofa beds

Deposit for 2025 has been processed for $1,000

February 7th, 8th and 9th

Cabins/Capacity
Yearling 2
Mitchel 4
Richter 4
Kootenay 6
Cross 6
Tegart 6
Bergeron 6
Palliser 8
Total capacity of 42 (does not include sofa beds

Deposit for 2025 has been processed for $1,000

February 7th, 8th and 9th

Cabins/Capacity
Yearling 2
Mitchel 4
Richter 4
Kootenay 6
Cross 6
Tegart 6
Bergeron 6
Palliser 8
Total capacity of 42 (does not include sofa beds

Details Comin Soon!

Details Comin Soon!

Details of Loppet will be posted in late 2024 registration will be via Zone4 website

Back by Popular Demand!

This is a "heads up" for those keen skiers and winter hikers who want to put this trip in their calendars.

We are in the early planning Stages.

Back by Popular Demand!

This is a "heads up" for those keen skiers and winter hikers who want to put this trip in their calendars.

We are in the early planning Stages.

Back by Popular Demand!

This is a "heads up" for those keen skiers and winter hikers who want to put this trip in their calendars.

We are in the early planning Stages.

Back by Popular Demand!

This is a "heads up" for those keen skiers and winter hikers who want to put this trip in their calendars.

We are in the early planning Stages.

Beautiful Emerald Lake Lodge, two-night midweek getaway

Beautiful Emerald Lake Lodge, two-night midweek getaway

Beautiful Emerald Lake Lodge, two-night midweek getaway