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+ .

We invite you to learn more About Us!

When a trip is scheduled and registration is available, you will see a "Guests" and a "Members" button below.

Guests are welcome to register online for the guest waitlist for the upcoming trip.   Click on the "Guest" 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.

  

S115: Highwood Pass – Rae Glacier and Rae Lake

August 21, 2026
Registration is:
Open
Registrations:
6
General Information:
  • 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.

Group Options

  • A Fast - Rae Lake: Approximately 17.5km, 640m
  • A Slow - Rae Lake: Approximately 17.5km, 640m
  • B1 Fast - Rae Glacier and Edworthy Falls via Elbow Pass Approximately 14.5km, 674m
  • B1 Slow - Rae Glacier and Edworthy Falls via Elbow Pass Approximately 14.5km, 674m
  • B2 Fast - Rae Glacier: Approximately 8.5km, 400m
  • B2 Slow - Rae Glacier: Approximately 8.5km, 400m
  • C - Elbow Lake and along Big Elbow Trail AFATP: up to 8 km and 250m
Bus Drop Off: Elbow Pass Day Use Area
Bus Pickup: Elbow Pass Day Use Area
BB: Mount Kidd RV Park
Estimated Return Time: Approximately 5:30 PM
Estimated Time on Trail: Approximately 6 hours
Shelter: Bus remains at Elbow Pass Day Use Area
Departure Information:
Regular pickup locations and times: 7:45 AM Grey Eagle Casino – 3777 Grey Eagle Drive SW, 8:00 AM Montgomery Community Association – 16th Ave & Home Road NW
Monthly Bus Coordinator:
Upcoming Trips
S115: Highwood Pass – Rae Glacier and Rae Lake
August 21, 2026