MnM Outdoor Club

Members of this club are active seniors (55+) who gather for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing adventures on established trails mainly in the foothills and mountains west of Calgary. Members travel to and from the trailheads every Monday by chartered bus. Different levels of fitness are accommodated.

To become a guest and to make membership inquiries please use the button below to contact us.

Membership Coordinator
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MnM Outdoor Club Member Handbook

Bus coordinator
Contact Elisabeth the MnM Bus Coordinator
Departure Times

8:00 am at Montgomery Community Association.

Bus fare is $25

Weather Conditions

Here are links to weather forecasts & Air Quality Index’s:

World Air Quality Index Environment Canada The Weather Network
Calgary Calgary Calgary
Kananaskis Kananaskis
Banff Banff Banff
Canmore Canmore Canmore

Cross Country Ski Website link: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/AB

With regard to the trip shown below – Distances are return. EG is Elevation Gain. BB is Biffy Break.

Next Trip Details
Spray Valley: Mount Shark ski trails/ Rummel Lake-CANCELLED
February 10, 2025

Hike Options (Distance and Elevation approx.)

A1CS: MT Shark trails: MT Shark trails: Main Loops Ursa Major, Virgo, Pegasus, Hercules, return by Pegasus, Virgo, and Orion– 15 km, 100 to 200 m EG
A2CS: MT Shark trails: Main Loops at a slower pace Ursa Major, Virgo, Pegasus, Hercules, return by Pegasus, Virgo, and Orion can shortcut Orion and use Watridge trail-  up to 15 km, 100 to 200 m EG
B1CS: Mt Shark trails: various Loops Virgo, Pegasus, Hercules if desired and join Watridge lake trail and go as far as desired return along Watridge and Draco - 11 km, 100 to 200 m EG
B2CS: Mt Shark to Watridge Lake, Pegasus and other green and easy trails return along Watridge and Draco - 8-10 km km, EG 70 m
CCS: Watridge lake trail 8-10 km km, EG 70 m
ASS: Rummel Lake return to Engadine lodge – 10 km, EG 400 m, can add High Rockies trail As far as desired
B1SS: Rummel Lake return to Engadine lodge – 10 km, EG 400 m, can add High Rockies trail As far as desired
B2SS Faster SS: Mt Shark: Trails around area to Watridge lake can include Karst Springs 8-10 km
B2SSslower : Mt Shark: Trails around area to Watridge lake can include Karst Springs 8-10 km
CSS: Mt Shark: Trails around area to Watridge lake can include Karst Springs 8-10 km
Departure: 8:00 AM from Montgomery
Drop Off Location: near Engadine lodge for Rummel Lake / Mt Shark parking lot
Bus Pickup Times: Mt Shark parking lot /near Engadine lodge for Rummel Lake
BB: Mt Kidd RV park
Return Time: 5:30 PM
Registration is:
Closed
Seat Vacancies:
36
*A negative number in Seat Vacancies means the bus is over-booked by that number but if Registration is still Open you can register online.
Upcoming Trips
Emerald Lake at Yoho Early pick up. May change depending on conditions
February 17, 2025
Lake Louise – Ski Pipestone / Snowshoe Mirror lake May change depending on snow conditions
February 24, 2025
More Upcoming Trips >