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.   

Skrastins Annual General Meeting and Potluck
Friday, November 7, 2025

Members, please login and click on the AGM 2025 in top menu bar for AGM information and registration.

WINTER* : Banff – Spray River West/Spray River East/Banff – XC Ski & Snowshoe/Icer. Test

November 7, 2025
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Registration is:
Closed
Registrations:
6
General Information:

Note: Spray River West trailhead connector loop to Spray River East trailhead (adjacent to Bow Falls) 2 km one way.

 

 

Group Options

  • XC-A1 - Spray River West to Goat Creek trail to Spray River Bridge – Return. Trail rated:  Blue/Intermediate - Distance: 19.6 Km,  EL +/-300m
  • XC-A2 - Spray River West to Goat Creek trail to Spray River Bridge – Return. Trail rated:  Blue/Intermediate - Distance: 19.6 Km,  EL +/-300m
  • XC-B1 - Spray River West trail to Spray River Loop Junction – Return. Trail rated:  Green/Easy - Distance: 11.4 Km,  EL +/-105m
  • XC-B2 - Spray River West trail to Spray River Loop Junction – Return. Trail rated:  Green/Easy - Distance: 11.4 Km,  EL +/-105m
  • XC-C - Spray River West Loop – AFAP - return.
  • SS-A1 - Spray River Trail East return (or AFAP) Distance: 11.2 Km,  EL +/-105m
  • SS-A2 - Spray River Trail East return (or AFAP) Distance: 11.2 Km,  EL +/-105m
  • SS-B1 - Spray River Trail East return (or AFAP) Distance: 11.2 Km,  EL +/-105m
  • SS-B2 - Spray River Trail East return (or AFAP) Distance: 11.2 Km,  EL +/-105m
  • SS-B2 Slow - Walk along Bow River trail toward Banff, cross bridge into Banff - return to Bow Falls Distance: ~6-8 Km,  EL +/-105m
  • SS-C - Walk along Bow River trail toward Banff, cross bridge into Banff - return to Bow Falls Distance: ~6-8 Km,  EL +/-105m
  • SS-C Slow - Walk AFATP
Bus Drop Off: Banff Springs - Spray River West trailhead.
Bus Pickup: 1. Bow Falls – Bus stays here.  2. Banff Springs  3. Mount Royal Hotel
BB: Canmore Visitors Centre
Estimated Return Time: 5:00 PM
Estimated Time on Trail: 5 hrs
Shelter: Bus
Departure Information:

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

Monthly Bus Coordinator:
Questions or comments? Please reach us using our Contact Form!
Upcoming Trips
WINTER* : Banff – Cascade Valley: XC Ski & Snowshoe / Icer Hike – test
November 21, 2025
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