Recent trips

Week of 18-Jun-2026 to 24-Jun-2026
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Activity
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18-Jun,
2026
18-Jun-2026
Off-Trail hike
Porcupine Ridge from Wasootch PL

Our group of 9 set off from Wasootch parking lot at 9.30am in cool, overcast conditions. It was a pleasant 20 minute hike along the connector trail more...

Week of 11-Jun-2026 to 17-Jun-2026
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16-Jun,
2026
16-Jun-2026
Off-Trail hike
Pigeon Mtn - both peaks

After Saturday’s snowy hike on Jumpingpound Ridge, I was hoping to see some spring flowers - and Pigeon Mountain did not disappoint! There were mil more...

16-Jun,
2026
16-Jun-2026
Off-Trail hike
Bull Creek Hills 732888 loop via Marston Creek

We met at the trailhead at around 9;30 AM, and after unloading people, moved shuttle vehicles to the Sentinel recreation site near the Grass Pass t more...

15-Jun,
2026
15-Jun-2026
Sport climbing
Evening Sport climbing, Mt Baldy Crag

A 4:30 pm car pooling departure from the city plus ~15 minute hike in from the Mt Baldy trailhead and by ~6 pm we were at the crag scouting a varie more...

15-Jun,
2026
15-Jun-2026
Road bike
Banff-Johnston Canyon

Participants: Jim, Susan, Ivan, Bill, Yoko, David and Terry Manning. Good ride on Bow Valley Parkway.One smal more...

14-Jun,
2026
14-Jun-2026
Off-Trail hike
Pasque Mtn 716587

Upon reaching trailhead, sunshine on our shoulders, grit from within, a little creek crossing, maybe 25-30 cms deep at best, spirt thrives. Trail i more...

13-Jun,
2026
13-Jun-2026
Off-Trail hike
Jumpingpound East Ridge
Two days ago, we stood on Belmore Browne and looked over at a mostly snow-free Jumpingpound Ridge and Moose Mountain. Who knew that yesterday's storm more...
13-Jun,
2026
13-Jun-2026
Road bike
Road cycle : Highwood Pass from Highwood House

We had a fine day for this classic ride.
There had to be at least a couple of hundred people riding this fine weekend day, which just made it mo more...

13-Jun,
2026
13-Jun-2026
Road bike
Pocatera PL-Highwood Pass

Participants: Jim, Susan, Ivan, Bill Awesome scenery,great group.Cool and cold ride down.Thanks.

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13-Jun,
2026
13-Jun-2026
Trail hike
Ranger Ridge via Fullerton, Bobcat & Sugar Momma loop

Thanks Cristina for lunch photo.

Good to get out after the recent unsettled weather. Thanks for coming out.

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11-Jun,
2026
11-Jun-2026
Off-Trail hike
Belmore Browne

Similar to last Sunday's hike, this trip felt like a gift: rain showers in the near distance but mostly sunshine where we were. It was new for two more...

Week of 4-Jun-2026 to 10-Jun-2026
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Activity
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9-Jun,
2026
9-Jun-2026
Trail hike
Mt Burke

We headed off from the trailhead at 10 am under cloudy skies which were supposed to give us some sunny breaks later in the day. The trail was in gr more...

7-Jun,
2026
7-Jun-2026
Off-Trail hike
Bull Creek Hills
We took a chance on the unstable weather and ended up having a fun and satisfying day. The wind was strong and freezing even at the parking lot, and f more...
6-Jun,
2026
6-Jun-2026
Trail hike
Volcano Ridge summit 615197

With the weather being in our favor, sun on our shoulders, and in some places a lightness of foot. Creeks are still cold, water is wet, this is a more...

6-Jun,
2026
6-Jun-2026
Trail hike
Powderface Ridge 515344

We had a very fine day.
We set out just after 9 (maybe a little early for this modest trip, but the forecasts called for possibility of rain lat more...

5-Jun,
2026
5-Jun-2026
Scramble
Grotto Mountain East to West Traverse

Participants: Sim, Jane, Evan, Pam, Mark, Jenny

The descriptor in one word for today's trip wa more...

Week of 28-May-2026 to 3-Jun-2026
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Activity
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3-Jun,
2026
3-Jun-2026
Trail hike
Mt. Lady Macdonald ex-Teahouse site

Participants: Leslie, David, Barbara

On June 3, 2026, I had planned to hike up Ha Ling peak, near Canmore, Alberta. It is rel more...

3-Jun,
2026
3-Jun-2026
Scramble
Baldy south peak GR 373520 via Baldy Pass

We didn't know if the recent heavy snow would allow us to reach the summit, and that was fine with everyone because we were just happy to be out af more...

29-May,
2026
29-May-2026
Scramble
Mt Baldy + S & W Baldy traverse

Participants: Sim, Jack, Pam, Maryse, Jenny, Kar

Great crew, almost perfect weather and enj more...

28-May,
2026
28-May-2026
Trail hike
Moose Mtn L/O trail

Always a favourite early-season conditioning hike. We enjoyed excellent hiking conditions (not too hot) but sadly shrouded views due to the humidit more...

Week of 21-May-2026 to 27-May-2026
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Activity
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25-May,
2026
25-May-2026
Scramble
Nihahi Ridge south summit

Participants: Sim, Alda, Carl, Pam, John, Marianne, Stephanie, Mark, Keith, {2899 mi more...

22-May,
2026
22-May-2026
Off-Trail hike
Little Whaleback Ridge

We had a beautiful day on the Little Whaleback Ridge - warm, little wind and sunny. Well, until the late afternoon when some lightning and a bit of more...

22-May,
2026
22-May-2026
Paddling
Vermilion Lakes

Participants: Leslie, David, Andre, Tina

Vermilion Lakes

Towards the end of May, four Ramblers (Dave, Leslie, T more...

21-May,
2026
21-May-2026
Off-Trail hike
Gunnery Ck to Fir Ck via Grass Pass

A fine day with a great crew on this easy yet very scenic and rewarding loop taking in 2 passes and 3 valleys, connecting along open ridges.

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Week of 7-May-2026 to 13-May-2026
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13-May,
2026
13-May-2026
Scramble
Loder Peak 302616 via Door Jamb

Participants: Leslie, Jeannette, David, Kevin, Jane, Eszter, Cristina

Scramble Mount Loder

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11-May,
2026
11-May-2026
Road bike
Road cycle: Sheep winter gate to Bluerock

Participants: Ivan, Jeannette, Yoko Enjoyable ride. Cool weather. Good company. Good trip.< more...

10-May,
2026
10-May-2026
Road bike
Road cycle: Sheep River Warden station to Bluerock

A lovely day for this favourite ride in early May.

We started from the Sheep River warden station a little after 11 with a lightly overcast s more...

9-May,
2026
9-May-2026
Course
Backcountry Emergencies course

Cross Conservation Area was a good location for this course with Belvedere House as an indoor classroom and the fair weather allowed some outdoor a more...

Week of 30-Apr-2026 to 6-May-2026
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Activity
Destination
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6-May,
2026
6-May-2026
Trail hike
Frank Lake bird viewing stroll

This specialty trip for those interested in viewing birds had a beautiful sunny day and very little wind. It coincided with the access gate being o more...

1-May,
2026
1-May-2026
Trail hike
Ha Ling Peak 124573

Participants: Sim, Alda, Bruce, Vi, Pam, Jan

A beautiful day for a short, early season war more...

30-Apr,
2026
30-Apr-2026
Trail hike
Road cycle: Sheep winter gate to Bluerock

We headed off from the gate at about 10 am under perfect conditions under a sunny blue sky and no wind. The road was completely dry and there was l more...

Week of 23-Apr-2026 to 29-Apr-2026
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28-Apr,
2026
28-Apr-2026
Ski mountaineering
French/Haig/Robertson circuit

We had a great day on the French–Haig–Robertson circuit today. There was a clear blue sky and a temperature of –10°C when we started more...