Welcome, Montreal Hiking Enthusiasts!

A hiking group for beginner and intermediate level hikers. Three levels of hiking - "slow & easy", "easy" and "intermediate", according to your physical abilities and tastes. If you are an experienced hiker with a yen to scramble to the top of the highest peaks - you will be disappointed. Our goal is to enjoy ourselves during the hike within a group, stopping when necessary for the slower members to catch up. The highest peaks we will attempt are generally less than 1000m (i.e. mountains in Quebec).

"Slow & Easy": a nice walk in the woods. Suitable for anyone and recommended for those with little or no experience in hiking or have physical problems such as sore knees, or are generally out of shape. Trails are generally smooth, any inclines are slight and the total distance is between 5-6 km.

"Easy": a faster pace, trails a little steeper, not always smooth, distance up to 10 km. Recommended if you are new to hiking, have done some exercise lately and can climb a flight of stairs without difficulty.

"Intermediate": Trails are rocky, narrow, change in elevation greater, distance up to 15 km. Recommended for those who have tried the easy hiking and need a bigger challenge or are already in good physical shape because you exercise regularly (i.e. such as running, spinning, racket sports, etc.) - exercise that raises your heatbeat, makes you sweat and keeps your pulse up for 20 minutes or more. Yoga is a wonderful practice but without other exercise, will not prepare you for intermediate-level hiking.

In the winter, the outings will switch to snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. Occasionally, we will organize some non-hiking events such as horseback riding, spa visits, kayaking etc.

Please read "Important Issues", "General Hiking Tips", "Waiting List" and "Co-transportation" on the Message Board before RSVPing to your first event .

This is group hiking with the participants expected to keep within sight of each other. If you prefer to march to the beat of your own drummer - either slow or fast - this Meetup group may not suit you.