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 Jim the MnM Bus Coordinator
Departure Times

Please See Below for Pickup Time(s) and Location(s)

Bus fare is $30

Registered Members and Guests will owe the bus fare after the 6PM Thursday cutoff even if they cancel or are no-shows.
Valid Park passes are required for Park trips. Members or Guests who do not have a Pass will pay an additional $10 on the bus.

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
Canmore – Lady Macdonald/Cougar Creek/Montane/Town Trails
May 11, 2026

Hike Options (Distance and Elevation approx.)

A1: Lady Macdonald to bench (teahouse site), return; Cougar Creek as far as time permits - 8.2 km (+ 6 km) 850 m EG
A2: Lady Macdonald to bench (teahouse site), return; Cougar Creek as far as time permits - 8.2 km (+ 6 km) 850 m EG
B1F-Alt: Lady Macdonald to bench (teahouse site), return - 8.2 km 850 m EG
B1F: Montane Trail to Tibits Bench; return - 15 km 400 m EG
B1S: Montane Trail to Tibits Quarry Trail jct; return - 13 km 275 m EG (approx)
B2F: Montane Trail to Johnny's Trail jct; return - 8.75 km 250 m EG (approx)
B2S: Montane Trail to Johnny's Trail jct; return - 8.75 km 250 m EG (approx)
C: Town trails from Rec Centre - Larch, Spur Line; return - 5 km minimal EG

Hiking time – 5 hours

Departure: 7:45 am Montgomery; 8:00 am Signal Hill
Drop Off Location(s): Cougar Creek, Rec Centre
Bus Pickup Location(s): Rec Centre; Cougar Creek
BB: Canmore Visitors Centre
Return Time: 4:30 pm
Registration is:
Closed
Seat Vacancies:
-1
*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.