CORE: A Hiking Club… and More

West Wind Pass 2026

First CORE New Years - Jan1, 2000

CORE turns 20

Our Mission

To provide a welcoming cohesive organization within which adult members can participate in the responsible enjoyment of outdoor recreation, primarily hiking. Members participating in group activities shall be cooperative, safety-conscious and committed to group participation; originality, initiative and enthusiasm are appreciated and encouraged.

A Brief History

Calgary Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts Society, or CORE for short, was started in 1999 as an outdoor recreational club with activities including hiking, scrambling, cycling, x-c skiing, snowshoeing, social outings, and urban walks. We invite you to explore our many photo albums showing our club in action to see who we are, where we go, and what we do.

Our Affiliation

Since 2011 we are a registered Society under the Alberta Societies Act.

If you need information on becoming a member please visit the Join CORE page for details and the application form.