What we’re about
Our mountain ranges are some of the best in the world. We are quite lucky that way. It offers a whole lot of everything; hiking, mountain biking, road biking, downhill skiing, backcountry skiing, and tons more! I have been out hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. I love it all and am thirsty for more. I have always wanted to try something different ... kayaking around the Vancouver Island area, mountain biking in Squamish, cross-country skiing in Vernon, portaging in the beautiful Ontario parks, and much more. Unfortunately, my weekdays are jam-packed which makes it hard to play in new places. I know I am not alone when it comes to busy weekdays!
My goal through this meetup is to organize trips around a mix of activities and xplore our local grounds. More importantly, get a break from our busy lives, enjoy the outdoors, and have a ton of fun with fellow xplorers! I'll start with hiking & backpacking for now.
Check out some of our upcoming events and feel free to message me if you have any questions or suggestions!
Thank you for joining & I look forward to meeting you!
- Mohammad
Upcoming events (2)
See all- 11am start time: Out-of-town hike at Islet Lake Staging AreaIslet Lake, Cooking Lake-Black foot recreational area, Strathcona County, AB
**Please only sign up if you can truly attend as there is a maximum capacity for this out-of-town hike this Saturday at 11am.**
There are almost 85km of hiking trails at Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, so let's check out some of the trails accessed from the Islet Lake Staging Area trailhead! The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills.
We will be going at a MODERATE pace for ~10km, ~2-2.25 hours of moving time.
We will stop at the halfway point (Lost Lake Shelter) for some lunch / snacks for about 25-30 mins.**NOTES:**
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*NO dogs* on this event, no exceptions.
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No drop-ins allowed on this event.
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If you want to bring a guest, please have them sign up to this FREE meetup group.
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If you have somewhere to be by mid-afternoon, please do not sign up for this event as we might be later than expected.
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This hike will be weather dependent.
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There will not be an organized carpool. If you need a ride, post it in the comments and fingers crossed someone can help you out.
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Please give yourself enough time to drive out here. (An example of travel distance, it's just under an hour from the UofA area.)
Items to bring: water, lunch &/or snacks, appropriate walking footwear and clothing, bug spray, and sunscreen.
- Optional items to bring: camera, bear horn / spray.———
*We are requesting a voluntary donation of $2 per event, or our suggested annual donation of $20. You can give the money to me and I'll pass it along to our administrator who pays our group fee on Meetup. Thanks in advance. -
