Earn bragging rights!

Give yourself something to brag about! Challenge yourself this summer on Canmore's Triple Crown.

This 3-day series leads you to new heights on Ha Ling, Grotto Mountain and the East End of Rundle (EEOR) in Canmore, Alberta. Complete all three hikes over three days to 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!

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

Level of difficulty

Challenging
  • PackDay pack
  • On the move5–6 h a day

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

6-week hiking fitness program (PDF)

Day by day

  1. The First Hike - Ha Ling:

    • 3:00pm:

    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!

    • 9:00pm:




      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.

Gear, food & lodging

Included

  • Instruction and interpretation from an ACMG hiking guide

​Commemorative badges

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

You bring

  • Transportation to the trailhead

Kananaskis Country Conservation Pass

Personal gear list (PDF)

Photos from the trail

Taken by our guides and guests on this trip.

Where

Canmore: Ha Ling, Grotto, EEOR

Get Outside is based in Canmore, Alberta — 1.25 hours from Calgary International Airport, 5 km from the entrance to Banff National Park. Multi-day trips start with an in-person pre-trip meeting where we check everyone’s gear and hand out group equipment.

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