Morinville and Cardiff - June 12, 2010          PICTURES

For over 25 years the Trekkers have had the pleasure of starting a walk from the Rousseau farm in Morinville. And even more exciting the walk ends at the farm where we are served up with the famous double twoonie lunch. This walk is generally one of our best attended of the year. Following the lunch we made our way to Cardiff for a second great walk in Cardiff Park.

Each year one  Alberta club hosts Mountain walks. 2010 was the Trekkers turn. 46 avid walkers turned out to enjoy 5 great walks and 55 km of great mountain trails. The weather co-operated and we all got some great views from the mountain peaks.

The final Sunday in September is celebrated with the County of Strathcona Wilderness Centre Days. The walks this year were iffy as a huge wind the week before blew down a lot of the trees.  Staff at the Centre determined the trails were safe so a determined group of Trekkers enjoyed a great walk on the trails. Truly a must walk to add your calendar each year.

Downtown Edmonton Pedway Walk - December 20, 2008 

 The first walk in the down town pedways found the morning temperature to be -30 before wind chill!  What a cold spell the region is experieinceing. 18 keen walkers braved the cold and met inside Commerce place at 8:00am and at 8:30 after a group picture in front of the Christmas tree headed out into the maze of pedways, shops and tunnels! At the mid-way mark the books were stamped and off everyone went for the second 5km. Since there was a Tim Horton's  right next to the start point, guess what most of the walkers did next!  Yes a cup of coffee was well deserved. What a great new walk - thanks to Sara.

Christmas Lights Walk - December 13, 2008  

The weather  was not co-operating for this very special annual walk. The temperature with wind chill was colder then -30.  19 people showed up and the decision was made that it was too cold to walk but not too cold to be driven around St Albert in the bus and feast on the fast array of Christmas food! Everyone had a great time and the books were stamped - walkers were to make the walk up at another location whe weather conditions permit.  Next year this great annual tradition will be held in Edmonton checking out their best Christmas lights.

Oktoberfest  - 4th October - 2008

It was a beautiful sunny autumn morning,  6:30 a.m. and the mist was beginning to rise from the river.  A total of 53 walkers showed up to do  5, 11, & 22 km  events of  their choice.  The fall colors were at their best and we had  many gorgeous views of the river that winds through the beautiful city of Edmonton, Alberta.  The Paddle Steamer was clearly visible , its  reflection on the river made a  very picturesque sight .  Walking along the trails there  were a number of interesting buildings to see including a solar energy house, the famous McDonald Hotel, Canada Place Building, the Power Plant and off in the distance the colourful dome of the Legislative buildings.  The autumn leaves drifted gently from above creating  a walking experience that just wanted to make you keep walking, and walking we did!  The BBQ was fired up and a  delicious lunch of bratwurst sausage on a bun with calorie free desserts was served.  A most memorable day was enjoyed by all who particpated.

 

What a great morning for walkers from far and wide to descend on St Albert for the annual Trekkers marathon. The past two years provided very high temperatures so with a forecast of in the low 20's the walkers were eager to get walking.  Not all 32 participants walked the marathon, many came out for a nice 9, 11, or 22 km walk. There were however 11 brave souls who completed the whole 42 km. Another successful event!

 

Trekkers host an annual Triathlon in St Albert.  Some participants chose to walk, 10, 20, or 30 kms. Others chose to cycle 30 km, and some decided to  swim 300m. And a number of people decided to tackle all three! And 3 participants managed to walk 30km, cycle 30 km and swim the 300m! Congratulations to Sonja Van Bostelen, Peter Van Bostelen, and Lou Arsenault.

This year's activities were followed by a 5 star BBQ at the Appelman home north of St Albert .