Organizer: Karl Parkinson, Jenn Lumley, Cory Roffey
Activity Type: Day Hiking, Rock Climbing, Scrambling
Difficulty Rating: Beginner, Intermediate
Itinerary:
Friday: Drive down to the DTC, set up camp most likely at Abraham Slabs or Preachers Point.
Saturday: We split up based on desired activity and group composition. One or two groups for climbing, and probably one group for hiking. Meet back at camp later in the day to share stories, hang around a fire, etc.
Sunday: We split up based on desired activity and group composition. One or two groups for climbing, and probably one group for hiking. Drive back home in early or late afternoon, maybe after some pie.
Prerequisites / Courses Required: Good fitness level. If you want to climb, a belay certification from a climbing gym.
Required items to bring: If climbing, harness, shoes, helmet minimum. If hiking, hiking boots or shoes, a daypack, water bottles, clothing as needed for expected weather. A full gear list can be sent out closer to the departure date.
As per club guidelines, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations and transportation.
Please refer to the AMMC Policies regarding Animals, Carpooling, Accommodation, and Cancellation.
Organizer: Crystal Marini
Activity Type: Overnight Backpacking
Difficulty Rating: Low Intermediate, beginner-friendly depending on fitness level
ITINERARY: Vista/Arnica Lake trailhead to Twin Lakes backcountry campground (one way)Food storage: bear lockersDestination: Twin Lakes TW7 backcountry campgroundDistance: 8 kmAscent: 686 mDescent: 267 m
Expect beautiful vistas as we pass by four lakes for this simple two-night end to the backpacking season, weather permitting. We will ease the ascent by starting early so we don't have to rush and have plenty of time to kick back at the campsite. We could do a little exploring after we set up camp, if time allows. Trip costs are the Parks Canada backcountry rate per person.
The trail begins at the Vista/Arnica Lake trailhead, but we can make this a through hike by continuing to the Twin Lakes trailhead, depending on carpooling availability and whether we can use two vehicles.
Prerequisites / Courses Required: A) Experienced backpacker with some beginner and intermediate trip experienceORB) A strong hiker (at least 5 recent hikes with elevations over 600m in under 8km, such as Ha Ling), who is ready to begin backpacking with adequate shoulder-season backpacking gear.
Required items to bring: Shoulder-season backpacking gear.
Organizer: Karl Parkinson
Activity Type: Training
Difficulty Rating: Beginner
Itinerary: Remote first aid course with Canadian Rockies Escapes. This will take place in Nordegg. Cost will be $408.45/person, including GST. It follows the Red Cross Remote First Aid curriculum (https://www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification/course-descriptions/first-aid-training/wilderness-remote-first-aid-program). It is a 20-hour course, so expect 2 10-hour days. There is a minimum of 6 people required for the course to run. Registration and payment must be completed by September 7.
Arranging payment will be done via the trip coordinator, Karl Parkinson. I will get in touch with registrants to arrange payment.
Required items to bring: TBD
Event Organizer: Jenn and Cory Topic: Banff Film Festival
IMPORTANT: Once you register, purchase your ticket at... https://www.albertaadventuremountainclub.ca/store
Join us for a night of outdoor themed movies put on by the Banff Film Festival.
we will meet at the venue around 6:45pm for a drink and chats (bar and concession available at the venue) before heading in to the theatre.
Tickets are 30$. We have secured 8 for club members. Just head to the store to pay for your seat once you have registered (otherwise your ticket is still up for grabs) First come first serve. Unfortunately we cannot issue refunds once ticket is paid for.
https://www.albertaadventuremountainclub.ca/store
See you there!
Organizer: Cory Roffey and Jenn Lumley
Join us to celebrate an amazing weekend of food and fun as we adventure and socialize in the lovely Kananaskis area (typically this event has run out of Nordegg, but we are switching it up this year!)
The club has booked 13 hostel beds at the HI Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel for Friday and Saturday nights on Oct 16 and 17 / 2026. The cost of both nights is $90 total / person. You will need to etransfer the $90 to roffeyc@gmail.com by 5pm on Wednesday, October 14 or your hostel bed will be cancelled and you will be removed from the trip.
Please note that when you register for the trip, you will be added to the waitlist and then moved over to the registered list once we confirm that there is still hostel apce available. This is necessary because the Kananaskis Hostel has gender specific dorms.
We will organize objectives, activities and logistics over a Whats App chat that will be created in early October.
Plans for the Weekend:
Check in to the Hostel Friday night and possibly have a chat all together Friday night if everyone has arrived in time.
Start time Saturday TBD. The activities for Saturday will be volunteer-led and can include hiking, scrambling, climbing or drytooling... depending on what trip participants are willing to lead and what people are stoked to do! Come with an open mind ready for fun! Returning to the hostel by about 4 pm will enable everyone to prepare their dish for supper.
There will be a Turkey dinner on Saturday night after our day of activity. This will be a pot luck style dinner, so a list will circulate asking participants to bring a dish to share.
Sunday can be open for smaller meet up group activities or commuting home via a coffee shop!
Note: A Whats App chat will be created closer to the event to discuss logistics and details.
Also please note there are no refunds once you have paid the $90 fee.
Prerequisites / Courses Required: Pack your Fun suit and be prepared.
Required items to bring: Any equipment that you need for the activity you wish to participate in (climbing?.... bring climbing gear, scrambling.... bring scrambling gear, etc.). At minimum bring hiking boots, mixed weather appropriate clothing, bear spray, water bottle, breakfast for 2 days, lunch for 2 days, your pot luck contribution.
