Welcome to Skrastins Outdoor Club
Skrastins provides hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter walking activities in the foothills and mountains west of Calgary most Fridays of the year. Bus transportation is provided, with pickup locations in the southwest and northwest. We divide into groups to accommodate different levels of fitness and speed.
We welcome new members who are aged 55+ and guests of any age.
We invite you to learn more About Us.
When a trip is scheduled and registration is available, you will see "Guests" and "Members" buttons below.
Join Us!
Guests are welcome to register for the guest waitlist for the upcoming trip. Click on the "Guests" button, to link to our guest information and registration page.
Members, click the "Members" button below to login to the trip Registration page.
Registration opens at 6 PM on Friday seven days prior to the trip. Registration closes at 4 PM on the Wednesday prior to the trip.
BANFF: Bourgeau Lake / Harvey Pass / Mt. Bourgeau (Jun*/Jul*/Aug)
A1/A2: Bourgeau Lake Trail to Mount Bourgeau & return: 22.8km, elev 1495m (6.5hr)
A1/A2: Bourgeau Lake Trail to Harvey Pass & return: 17-19km, elev 800-1,000m (5.5hr)
B1/B2: Bourgeau Lake & return: 15km, elev 700m (4.5hr)
C: Bourgeau Lake Trail to second creek crossing and return: 12km, elev 200m (4hr)
Trailhead: Bourgeau Lake Parking Area
Group Options
Regular pickup locations and times: South: 7:45 AM Grey Eagle Casino – 3777 Grey Eagle Drive SW North: 8:00 AM Montgomery Community Association – 16th Ave & Home Road NW