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 James 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
Banff – Sulphur Mountain Traverse, Sundance Canyon, Cave and Basin
November 2, 2026

Hike Options (Distance and Elevation approx.)

A1: Sulphur Mountain traverse from Upper Hot Springs to Cave and Basin; then to townsite - 16 km 750 m EG
A2: Sulphur Mountain traverse from Upper Hot Springs to Cave and Basin; then to townsite - 16 km 750 m EG
B1F: Sulphur Mountain trail (under the gondola) to Cosmic Ray viewpoint; return and then to townsite - 14.7 km 750 m EG
B1S: Sulphur Mountain trail (under the gondola) to upper gondola terminal; return and then to townsite - 13.4 km 690 m EG
B2F: Sundance Canyon Loop from Cave and Basin; then walk to townsite - Loop is 8.6 km 365 m EG then 2 km more to town
B2Mod: Sundance Canyon Loop from Cave and Basin; then walk to townsite - Loop is 8.6 km 365 m EG then 2 km more to town
B2S: Sundance Canyon Loop from Cave and Basin; then walk to townsite - Loop is 8.6 km 365 m EG then 2 km more to town
C: Cave and Basin to townsite - 5.0 km 100 m EG (add Marsh Loop +1.6 km)

Hiking time: 5 hours

Departure: 7:45 am Montgomery; 8:00 am Signal Hill
Drop Off Location(s): Gondola station; Cave and Basin
Bus Pickup Location(s): parking lot behind Mount Royal Hotel
BB: Fenland Rec Centre
Return Time: 5:00 pm
Registration is:
Open
Seat Vacancies:
32
*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.