Wind Ridge - Sun, Oct 19 2025

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Wind Ridge (10/19/2025)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Dead Man's Flats, east of Canmore

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 19 2025 8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 18 2025 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~6 hours (plus 1 hr 15 min extra each way travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Julie
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

8 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: ~13km return
Elevation gain: ~760m

The pace will be slower on the steep sections, moderate otherwise.

Hiking boots required - Sorry NO runners/sandals or Jeans. thx

. From the Trans-Canada, the dark, timbered mass of Wind Ridge doesn’t look too interesting. On the other side of the mountain, though, hidden from views, grassy slopes provide a beautiful route to the summit with one easy rock band before we ascend Wind Ridge. The rock step looks intimidating but is said to be quite easy. (if some want to avoid this "hands on" there is now a trail to the right that leads to a messy dirt rake that climbs steeply up through trees to the ridge. At one point you'll encounter a rock band) However the intent is to go up the easy rock wall. After this, the rest of the way to the ridge top is quite easy. and you'll get awesome views.

Before signing up for this hike you need to be aware that this will be a day of steep hiking!

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking boots (no runners)
- Water (at least one litre)
- Lunch, snacks
- Clothes for changeable weather including rain jacket
- Warm layers
- Bear spray

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Hiking poles
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- first aid kit
- gaiters

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take highway 1 west of Calgary toward Canmore. Take the Deadman's Flats exit and turn right toward Banff Gate Mountain Resort. Continue about 200m past the entrance to Banff Gate Mountain Resort to park in the small trailhead parking area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

164Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $49.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, November 14, 2025). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: