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HIKER SUMMIT SERIES


Earn bragging rights!

Give yourself something to brag about! Challenge yourself this summer with Get Outside’s Summit Series. Complete all three hikes over three days, gain physical fitness, make new friends, and explore new places. These hikes are not for the faint of heart, but for those looking to elevate their heart rate, get sweaty, work hard, and laugh at yourself while doing it! Let’s have an adventure!

At the completion of each hike you’ll receive a badge commemorating your accomplishment. Collect all three badges, gain some street cred, and show off to your friends!

Sign up for the series that works for your schedule. If space allows you can complete some of the hikes in a different series. 

Dates and Bookings

Adventure Dates 2024:

  • Series 1

    June 29, 30, July 1

  • Series 2

    August 3, 4, 5

Adventure Rates:
  • Participants:

    CAD $225 for all 3 hikes + applicable taxes

    CAD $95 for drop-in + applicable taxes

  • Information package will be given upon registration
  • We value small groups - limited to 6-8 adventurers

  • This is a co-ed trip

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Itinerary and Gear

Planned Itinerary

Due to trail closures, the Triple Crown has been modified to the Hiker Summit Series for 2023. Instead of Lady MacDonald, we will complete the West Summit of Grotto Mountain. Similar time frames as below can be expected. 

The First Hike - Ha Ling:

  • 4:00pm:

    Meet your guide at the trailhead.
    Map to trailhead   

  • 4:15pm:

    Gear up and start hiking. ​You'll feel your legs and lungs. But it will be all worth it as you soak in a bird’s eye view of the surrounding mountains and valley. 8km and 800m of elevation gain!

  • 10:45pm:
    Arrive back at the trailhead.

The Second Hike - East End of Rundle EEOR:

  • 8:30am:

    Meet your guide at the trailhead and start hiking. EEOR is one of our faviourte hikes, showcasing alpine meadow views and a view of the hike we did the previous night. It's a beautiful hike. Our hike will take us to the meadow, not the true summit. 5.5km, 750m of elevation gain  
    Map to trailhead   

  • 3:30pm:
    Arrive back at the trailhead.

The Third Hike - Grotto Mountain:

  • 8:30am:

    Meet your guide at the trailhead and start hiking. The most elevation gain of all three it is a steep adventure. The trail is well defined and climbs to the West summit of Grotto. 8km and 1100m elevation gain

    Map to trailhead   

  • 4:30pm:
    Arrive back at the trailhead.

 

Level of Difficulty

These hikes are hard and will challenge you physically and mentally. Expect to be hiking for 5-6hours. 

Have questions swirling around, don't hesitate to contact me. I am here to help!

 

Gear

Included:

  • Instruction and interpretation from an ACMG hiking guide
  • ​Commemorative badges

  • Safety equipment: Bear Spray, Communication Device, First Aid Kit

Participants must provide: