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
SOUTHERN ALBERTA – HWY #22: Whaleback
June 8, 2026

Hike Options (Distance and Elevation approx.)

A1: Beaver Dam Ridge Loop plus exploration of west ridge back to parking lot: 12.5 km 575 m EG
A2: Beaver Dam Ridge Loop plus exploration of west ridge back to parking lot: 12.5 km 575 m EG
B1F: Beaver Dam Ridge Loop plus exploration of west ridge back to parking lot: 12.5 km 575 m EG
B1S: Beaver Dam Ridge Loop plus exploration of west ridge back to parking lot: 12.5 km 575 m EG
B2F: Beaver Dam Ridge Trail: 9.1 km 361 m EG plus exploration of Whaleback Trail AFAP
B2Mod: Beaver Dam Ridge Trail: 9.1 km 361 m EG plus exploration of Whaleback Trail AFAP
B2S: Beaver Dam Ridge Trail: 9.1 km 361 m EG plus exploration of Whaleback Trail AFAP
C: Whaleback Trail: 8 km 130 m EG plus option to go up hill 100 m 1 km

Hiking time – 5 hours

Departure: Single pickup Signal Hill 7:30 am
Drop Off Location(s): Bob Creek parking lot
Bus Pickup Location(s): Bob Creek parking lot
BB: Chain Lakes
Return Time: 6:00 pm
Registration is:
Closed
Seat Vacancies:
0
*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.