FLC Seniors Outdoor Club

Snowshoe Outing Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 - Scroll Down

Save the Date:  Lake Louise Bus Trip on Feb. 7, 2025

Registration opens Jan. 20, 2025 using Green Button.   

Activities are for FLC Seniors Outdoor Club members only.

No Pets, No Guests

Scroll down for details on Walking, Snowshoeing & Upcoming Events.

Scotsman's Hill     November 6, 2024

Fish Creek Park - Glennfield     November 20, 2024

Welcome to the FLC Seniors Outdoor Club. Our club walks throughout the year; bird watching and snowshoeing are seasonal. We also have some special events.

• All events and activities are for Outdoor Club members only. See Membership Information for how to join at bottom of page (scroll down).
• We ask that everyone wear their name tag and carry their Emergency Contact Information Card on all outings (this card is provided at the first activity attended) .
• NO PETS, NO GUESTS are allowed at our activities.
• Information on activities - meeting locations and times are available on this web page.
• Information about Special Events may be sent through email messages. 
  

Walking

We have 2 walking groups: Leisure Walkers (2 levels) and Intermediate Walkers. Join the group which best meets your needs. Both groups are welcoming and social. No Sign Up needed.  Walks start at 10:00 AM.

Weather Guidelines: We will walk at temperatures up to -15C with no wind, or -10C with a slight wind.  Please check the weather forecast for 10:00 AM. It will be our source for weather. Check this web page for changes or cancellations 2 hours before an outing. For winter walking, have "icers" on hand, in case pathways are slippery.  Icers, also known as ice cleats or ice spikes are essential for providing traction and stability when walking on icy or slippery surfaces during the winter months.

Winter Walking Schedule for Both Groups

 

First Wednesday of the month, meet at Mallard Point parking lot in Fish Creek Park.  Go south on Bow Bottom Tr. SE, turn left (east) at Canyon Meadows Dr. SE and continue to the end of the road.  Canyon Meadows Dr. SE, becomes Mallard Point parking lot.  Leisure Walkers meet at the "near" end of the parking lot; Intermediate Walkers at the "far" end of the parking lot.

 

All other Wednesdays of the month, meet at Bow Valley Ranche parking lot in Fish Creek Park.  Go south on Bow Bottom Trail SE, take the first right into the Bow Valley Ranche parking lot.  Leisure Walkers meet at the "near" end of the parking lot; Intermediate Walkers at the "far" end of the parking lot.

 

Leisure Walkers: LEVEL 1 will be 1½ hours long and approximately 5 to 6 km. LEVEL 2 will be 1 hour long and approximately 4 to 5 km, with variable terrain.

Bring the following: your Name Tag (provided at first walk), good walking shoes and water.

Coordinator:  Robyn 403-271-0775

 

Intermediate Walkers: Walks are 8 - 10 km long, 1.5 - 2 hours long, with variable terrain.

Please bring the following: your Name Tag (provided at first walk), good walking shoes and water. 

Coordinator:  Jane   403-287-1593

 

Alternate Walks

Ad Hoc Dates - Nothing planned at this time.

Leader:   

Contact & Coordinator:   [email protected]

 

snowshoeing

Snowshoeing will occur on an ad hoc basis.  Check the web page to see if an outing has been organized.  Snowshoeing will occur when someone is able to lead and will be posted a couple of days in advance.

Snowshoeing focuses on winter enjoyment. Participants are expected to arrive early to put equipment on and adjust it, and be ready to start at 10:00 AM (unless another time is posted). For anyone new to snowshoeing, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with your equipment at home or nearby green belt before attending an outing.

WEATHER GUIDELINES

We will snowshoe at temperatures up to -15 C with no wind, or -10 C with slight wind. Come dressed in layers, bring snacks and water (lunch for intermediate group). It is suggested that participants also bring micro spikes or icers in case conditions are not conducive to snowshoeing.

Please remember your Name Tag, poles, gaiters (intermediate).

PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS 2 hours BEFORE AN OUTING.

 

Leisure snowshoeing

 

Date: Friday, January 24, 2025

Time: 10:00 am, please be snowshoe and/or cleat ready to go

Location: Glennfield Main Parking Lot, near the washrooms, Fish Creek Provincial Park

Directions: Take the exit off Bannister Rd. SE, entrance to the parking lot is across from McInnis and Holloway.  14428 Bannister Rd. SE, T2X 1Z4

Coordinator:  Ed Rocker

Leader:  Deana 403-680-3286

 

Come early to use washrooms and have proper clothing and equipment ready.  Dress in layers, bring water and your name tag.  Bring ice trax/cleats for walking if conditions are not conducive to snowshoeing. 

Intermediate snowshoeing

Intermediate Snowshoeing Coordinator:    Position Vacant. We are currently recruiting to fill the position. For more information, please send a message to [email protected]

 

BIRD WATCHERS    Nothing Planned at this Time

 

Welcome to the wonderful hobby of birdwatching.  Fall migration is in full swing.   Although most of the songbirds have already left there are many species of birds still here to see.  Some are gathering in larger flocks readying to leave.  Others are passing through on their way to warmer climes, especially the snow geese, the tundra and trumpeter swans.  Watch for these through to mid-November.  Many more birds will be wintering over along the Bow River or in the arboreal parks throughout Calgary.

Note:  For self-guided birding walks the best parks are:  Carburn Park, Votier's Flats, Hulls Woods, Boat Launch/Lafarge Meadows, Shannon Park, Beaverdam Flats, Glenmore Reservoir and Griffiths Woods.

 Please remember your name tag and dress appropriately for the weather.            

Weather guidelines: the outing will be cancelled if it is raining. Please check the weather forecast for 9:00 AM. It will be our source for weather.

 

Please check here for changes or cancellations of birdwatching outings every Thursday morning before 9 AM.

 

Leader:          HELP WANTED, contact Carol for information.

Coordinator:  Carol Stokes  403-465-0226

Contact:   Phyllis Thornton 
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])

Membership Information:

2024 - 2025 memberships are available online only starting September 1, 2024 for renewals and new members. Payment to be made by credit card.

FLC Seniors membership is $15.00; the Outdoor Club membership is $5.00. This is done through the FLC website - Membership. Go to Membership Info, Renew or Sign Up Online. Select Activities - Sign Up. Select Outdoor Club from List.  

For more information:

Contact:   Diane Philie  403-999-5225

Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])

Upcoming Events

  Lake Louise trip - February 7 2025

High River Bus trip - July 4, 2024