Young Adult's hike

Join us on Saturday, September 27 (weather permitting), as we hike Stanley Glacier. All young adults from ages 18-25 are welcome! The registration deadline is September 23, 2025.

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The Stanley Glacier in Kootenay National Park (Canada) is a stunning area to hike up to. The path has an easy section up into the hanging valley, a moderate section that will take you on a loop with amazing views below the glacier. Then, if you are feeling epic (and don’t mind scrambling up beyond the pathway), you can climb right up to the toe of the glacier and touch it. The views are fantastic right from the start of the hike, then they just keep getting better and better as you climb higher.

This hike involves wildflowers, rocky mountain views, waterfalls, a hanging valley as well as the receding Stanley Glacier itself.

 

We’ll meet in the church parking lot at 7:00 am, with a departure at 7:30 am sharp. Please arrive ready with your gear packed and dressed for the weather.

 

Each participant should bring:

• A packed lunch and snacks

• 2–3 litres of water (plus an extra bottle for after the hike)

• Sturdy hiking boots or shoes

• Sunscreen and a hat

• A change of shoes and socks or sandals for after the hike

 

We’ll take breaks along the way and enjoy lunch at the top of the trail.

 

It will be a full day outdoors. We expect to return to the church between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.

 

Come for the adventure, the views, and the community! We hope to see you there!