Are you interested in hiking, cross country skiing or snowshoeing?
Skrastins Outdoor Club is focused on engaging mature adults in activities that challenge their fitness and support continued skill development while building friendships and enjoying nature to the fullest! We travel on weekly trips to areas such as Kananaskis, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, and more as we tackle challenging trails together.
Safety is our top priority!
We ask all participants to adhere to the following Hit the Trails: Skrastins' Best Practices to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing.
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Hit the Trails: Skrastins’ Participant Best Practices |
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Before heading out assess: • My hiking/snowshoeing/skiing ability. • Which group: route, distance, elevation and terrain, best matches my current fitness level. • Weather forecast, avalanche and trail conditions. • My needs for the day: clothing and equipment (bear spray, icers, poles, pack), personal medical supplies and food and water. At the trailhead parking lot: • Meet my group and leader. • Re-assess if the group’s distance and pace is appropriate for me. • Follow my leader to our specific trailhead. Wait for everyone before heading off. |
On the trail: • Communicate with the leader, if any issue arises during the hike. • Abide by the leader’s decisions. • Report accidents/incidents to the leader. • Look out for others. Keep them in sight. • Wait for the rest of the group at any trail junction. • Keep hydrated and snack as needed. • Bio breaks: Tell a buddy. Stay within hailing distance. Back at the bus: • Rehydrate. • Return equipment to leader (radios, beacons, etc.). • Thank your leader. • High fives all around! |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for a Skrastins Bus Trip?
Guest waitlist registration opens at 12:00 noon on Friday, seven days prior to the upcoming Friday trip and ends at 6:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the trip. To register for the guest waitlist for a trip, please select the 'REGISTER HERE" button below, complete the Guest Registration Form and submit it online by Wednesday at 6:00 pm.
How do I know if my registration is successful?
Guest waitlists are prioritized based on the date and time when registered. Our Bus Coordinator will contact you by email or phone on Wednesday after 6:00 pm to let you know if there are available seats on the bus. In situations where there are more registrations than available seats, club members will receive priority.
What does it cost to go on a Friday Bus Trip?
There is a fee of $25 for each Friday trip, payable in cash, on the bus, on the way home. There is an additional $10 fee if the trip goes into the National Parks (i.e. Banff, Yoho, etc.) if you do not have your own Parks Canada Pass. It is important to note that should a guest or member need to cancel after Wednesday at 6:00 pm, they are responsible for the $25 fee.
What are the benefits of becoming a member of Skrastins Outdoor Club?
Skrastins Members enjoy the knowledge that when they register for a weekly trip, they will get a seat on the bus. When there are more members registered than available seats on the bus, a fair and equitable bumping protocol is implemented. Normally a member is not bumped more than once in a year.
Becoming a member of Skrastins provides the opportunity to develop friendships with like-minded people, while enhancing fitness and developing new skills in the natural beauty of our spectacular mountain trails.
Skrastins is a volunteer run, non profit organization where members have many opportunities to contribute to keeping the club vibrant, progressive and fun!
How do I join Skrastins?
You are eligible to become a member of Skrastins Outdoor Club once you have completed three bus trips. You will then be invited to become a member in accordance with the Membership Director's discretion.
The annual membership fee is $25.
If you wish further information about the club please contact us by email at skrastinsclub@live.ca.
ONLY Click on the REGISTER HERE Button below if you are intending to register for the guest waitlist for the upcoming Friday's trip.
Safety Information
Safety is a critical component of our club activities.
All activities require a minimum of 4 people per group with each group carrying a club supplied radio; the club also has access to 2 emergency beacons. Initially, Guests will join the "B2 Group" unless they can confirm competency at a higher level. Each group has an assigned leader and the group is expected to follow their directions throughout the activity.