Black Prince Cirque - Flickr Photo Link

Dave, Laura, Shawn, Katie, Kyle, Chris, Gabriel, Adam and Claire hiked up to Black Prince Cirque in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Check out more photos at the link above.

Healy Pass - Flickr Photo Link

Claire, Dave, Kyle and Laura hiked Healy Pass in Banff National Park. The larches are just beginning to turn. Check out more photos at the Flickr link above.

Kananaski Country - Flickr Photo Link

Andrea, Kristy and Claire got out to Brad Creek in late August and hiked Barrier Lake in K-Country with Emeric early September. Check out more photos at the Flickr link above.

Sunshine Meadows - Flickr Photo Link

Barb, Claire, Erica, Kirsty and Laurie hiked up to Sunshine Meadows on July 1st. There was still quite a bit of snow which made for squishy boots, but there was no one on the trail except us and the views were great. Check out more photos at the Flickr link above.

Plain of 6 Glaciers - Flickr Photo Link

Kirsty, Nick, Bently, Karoliina and Claire hiked the Plain of 6 Glaciers at Lake Louise on Sunday, June 24th. Check out more photos at the Flickr link above.

Vänner Hike Potluck

Welcome to Vänner Hike

Here you will find the 2007 hiking schedule built for your summer weekend escapes from Calgary (or else where) into the Rocky Mountains! Every Wednesday prior to the hike, group members are asked to confirm their participation to Claire (who will prompt you for your replies).

There is flexibility to swap hikes from Saturdays to Sundays or vice versa. We can even change the weekends if there is enough interest. The idea of setting a schedule was to facilitate more participation as summers get jam packed with extra-circular activities super fast (not to mention weddings). Hopefully if we can get thirty or more people participating there will always a group of friends heading out to the mountains. Due to the number of hike suggestions, there are often two options available. The final destination will be selected closer to the departure date, as well car pooling arrangements.

These hikes are family friendly. A number of members have small - and large children - who are always welcome to come. I am hoping we can even set up some multi-family child care arrangements to allow some of the new mom’s and dad’s a chance to get out. Everyone one is welcome to invite their fellow friends and family members.

The season will be kicked off with a pot lock at Erica’s house in the SW. Details will follow shortly.

I hope everyone on the distribution lists gets out at least once with the group this 2007 season.

Special thanks to Dave, Kirsty and Erica for their assistance on the schedule.

Cheers,

Claire, Vänner Hike Coordinator