His biggest interests are slow, easy walks and socializing so keep an eye open for events he's coordinating that involve both! Two of Andrew's favorite events have been biking to camp at the Strathcona Wilderness Center, and finishing a 100km solo ride at the bottom of a steep hill at 70km/hr.

See Upcoming Events or Past Events being coordinated by Andrew H.

Some fun trips she's taken: Yukon backpacking to Kluane Glacier, Maui trip with the club, Brazeau loop multi day backpacking, Lake O'Hara Alpine loop, Chamonix, France ski trip.

Fun fact: she used to run ultras and has competed in River Valley Revenge in Edmonton (80kms) and Death Race in Grande Cache (125kms).

Although she has led multi-day backpacking events in the mountains in both summer and winter, and has done some international travel, she now enjoys more local endeavors.

Her hikes will vary between fast paced events and child-lead paced events geared for children.

She looks forward to seeing everyone out on the trails.

See Upcoming Events or Past Events being coordinated by Beata.

I am a die-hard outdoor enthusiast who enjoys coordinating brisk-paced hikes and meeting new people. As a teacher, I tend to plan ahead carefully but pivot when needed to meet the needs of the group. My philosophy is that if I can do it - anyone can. I look forward to meeting you!

See Upcoming Events or Past Events being coordinated by Karen.

Event Coordinator (Since 2007)-- Keith Passed away at age 49 in 2023. He will always be missed by many who had the privilege to know him.

See Upcoming Events or Past Events being coordinated by Keith Barnes.

Louise is a transplanted Calgarian who has lived in Edmonton since 1997 and is an avid outdoor enthusiast who has a passion for exploration, adventure and travel. As a biologist she has had the opportunity to experience the myriad of natural wonders the province has to offer and has substantial experience in navigation and wilderness skills.

She has been an active member of the EOC for going on 10 years and can be found spending most of her time outdoors, be it out exploring Edmonton’s river valley, local natural areas, the mountain parks, or off the beaten track. Louise’s primary interests are hiking, backpacking and camping in the summer, as well as cross- country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, though she also dabbles in canoeing and kayaking. She is an avid photographer, wildlife/bird watcher and all round nature enthusiast and is looking forward to giving people the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature through photography, tracking and other adventures.

Narmin (pronounced Nar-meen or Nar-mean depending on how often you mispronounce her name!) is the blur you see zipping by as you go about your daily business. She has a Type A personality, which results in her living life to the fullest and filling every moment with some sort of activity. When she's not at work, you can usually find Narmin rock climbing, doing boot camp, practicing yoga, spending time with her nephews and nieces, traveling the world, or volunteering for a good cause.

Narmin was born in British Columbia but has lived in Edmonton since she was a toddler. Her B.C. roots are pretty evident when you get into a political discussion (despite living in Alberta almost her entire life, she's still a bleeding-heart Liberal about most things).

In the past you likely would have seen Narmin in the Great Outdoors only because her sense of direction failed her yet again, thereby leading her right out of the city. Thankfully, Narmin discovered her passion for travel and after hiking dormant volcanoes in New Zealand in December 2003, she decided she'd better take advantage of the opportunities in her own backyard. She hasn't looked back since and has discovered a previously dormant passion for all things active. This is a very good thing given that Narmin has spent most of her career as a federal public servant and sometimes it's just good to get out into the real world. :)

Narmin typically coordinates indoor climbing events, urban hikes, fun runs, social events (restaurants and theatre) and volunteer activities related to global development and the Edmonton Christmas Bureau.