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 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.   

S014: BANFF – Sunshine Village

July 18, 2025
Registration is:
Closed
Registrations:
55
General Information:
  • Note:  There are currently 48 members with a -1 status. This number will be reset when it reaches 90.
  • 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.

 

  • Cost for the Sunshine hike is $52.00.  The cost reflects a $25.00 subsidy by Skrastins Outdoor Club
  • Do not forward payment for the hike until after 6:00 PM Wednesday. You should know that you are on the hike before making payment. Check the members registered list after 6:00 PM on Wednesday.
  • Forward payment before 7:00 PM Thursday. Payment is by e-transfer to skrastins.treasurer@gmail.com  Payment may also be made by cheque on the bus. No cash payments will be accepted.
  • No U-drive hikers will be allowed.

Single North Pickup at Montgomery – Departure at 7:30 AM

Group Options

  • A1 -  Sunshine Village to Citadel Pass AFAP: 18.2 km 766 EG
  • A2 - Sunshine Village to Citadel Pass AFAP: 18.2 km 766 EG
  • B1 fast - Sunshine Village to Citadel Pass AFAP: 18.2 km 766 EG
  • B1 Slow - Sunshine Village to toward Citadel Pass: AFAP 14 km, 500m elev 
  • B2 Fast - Sunshine Village to Howard Douglas Lake return: 11.6 km 195 m elev
  • B2 Slow - Sunshine Village to Howard Douglas AFAP return: up to 11.6 km 195 elev
  • C - Rock Isle-Grizzly- Larix Lake 8.5 km
Bus Drop Off: Sunshine Gondola parking lot
Bus Pickup: Sunshine Gondola parking lot
BB: Sunshine Gondola Station building ( washrooms on main and upper floor)
Estimated Return Time: 5;45 PM
Estimated Time on Trail: 5 hours
Shelter: Sunshine Village facilities
Departure Information:
Single north pickup: 7:30 AM Montgomery Community Association – 16th Ave & Home Road NW
Monthly Bus Coordinator:
Upcoming Trips
S154: KANANASKIS VALLEY – Galatea/Lillian Lakes/Guinn’s Pass
July 25, 2025