If you have ever wanted to start backcountry camping, Mount Romulus is a great campsite to start at. The campsite itself has all the amenities offered in backcountry sites including picnic tables, bear lockers, prepared firewood and even toilets stocked with toilet paper (a rarity in the backcountry, you usually need to bring your own). …
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Ribbon Lake via Buller Pass in Kananaskis, My First Backcountry Trip
The first time I stayed at an established backcountry campsite was in 2018 at the Ribbon Lake campsite in Kananaskis. Our trip was over August long weekend and we were blessed with picture-perfect weather. As I have written about my more recent trips, I thought I should also write about where it all started
A Casual Hiker’s Guide to Backpacking
If you enjoy camping and hiking, chances are you’ll love backcountry camping. It can seem daunting to start backpacking in the wilderness, so I’ve made a guide to help you get your bearings and hopefully inspire you to try your first trip! If you haven’t gone backcountry camping before, I recommend a shorter trip, 1-2 …
What to Pack? Backpacking Clothes Edition
Packing can be a daunting task for any trip, but especially the first time you go backpacking. With a goal of keeping your bag light, it can be hard to decide what to bring and what to skip. After a number of trips, I have worked out the most essential items, as well as the …
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Camping in Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, a UNESCO Heritage Site
Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai’pi is on traditional Blackfoot territory in the Milk River Valley. The region contains engravings and paintings on the sandstone walls that date back to ca. 4,500 BP – 3,500 years BP and continue beyond contact with Europeans. The area is sacred to the Blackfoot people, so remember to visit the park with respect. Walking …
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Camping in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Cypress Hills is a provincial park shared between Alberta and Saskatchewan. In the summer of 2021, I spent a weekend camping on the Alberta-side of the park, which was the furthest east I have been within Alberta. Sign for Cypress Hills showing the provincial flowers of both Alberta and Saskatchewan. The drive from Calgary to …
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Oster Lake via Shirley Lake Trail in Elk Island National Park
Last weekend I was in Edmonton, so we decided to drive to Elk Island National Park in the hopes of seeing some bison. It was my first time visiting the park. We entered the park through Yellowhead Highway and saw some bison from the main road. They were a distance away from highway so it …
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Exploring UNESCO Site: Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada
While the focus of my blog thus far has been on hikes, primarily in the Rockies, I wanted to write a little about an area of Alberta that is wildly different from Banff or Kananaskis. Heading east from Calgary into the prairies takes you towards a flatter, “more boring” landscape. But hidden in the river …
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The Importance of No-Trace Camping (and Hiking)
If you are unfamiliar with the concept of no-trace camping, it is the philosophy of leaving no trace behind that you were there. It is a practice I learned from summer camps as a child and mindset I have carried with me every time I venture into the backcountry. So why is No-Trace Camping and …
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