Honest, fun descriptions of my hikes and travels
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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While on a trip to Victoria in the summer of 2020, I embarked on a hike in Gowlland Provincial Park. The hike takes you alongside Finlayson Arm. For a hiker used to the landlocked views of the Rockies, it was so much fun to hike along the water. Jocelyn Hill is a 8.9 km loop …
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During the summer of 2020, I was lucky enough to be invited on a trip to Jasper, AB. Despite living in Alberta my whole life, I hadn’t been to Jasper National Park before. I stayed for three nights, managing to hike three different trails, one per day. On my last full day in Jasper, we …
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Tunnel Mountain is a popular trail just out of the Banff Townsite that provides a unique balance of summiting a mountain, but remaining an accessible level for most hikers. Better yet, it is open in the winter! A 4.5 km hike, with 267 meters of elevation, this trail takes approximately 2 hours out-and-back. We found …
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Nihahi Creek Trail is a great hike for beginners or anyone looking for an easier route. It is also a great hike for anyone who loves rocks and rock formations. The hike leads to a dry creek bed which you can explore. Little Elbow is a popular campground in Kananaskis, down highway AB-66 from Bragg …
Johnston’s Canyon is a family friendly, accessible hike about 20-25 minutes down the Bow Valley Parkway. It is a 5.1 km out-and-back hike to the Upper Falls, or you can continue on an extra 3 km to the Ink Pots (an extra 6 km total) if you want to hike a little more and escape …
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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If you are looking for a place to explore during the winter months, I cannot recommend Chester Lake more. It is one of the perfect hikes to transition from being a summer hiker to all season hiking. Chester is an easy hike, so it is great for beginners during all seasons. However, it also provides …
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During my weekend in Jasper National Park in the summer of 2020, I joined a hike called Bald Hills Trail. This hike begins near Maligne Lake, one of the most photographed lakes in the Canadian Rockies. While it is a goal of my to one day canoe the length of this 22 km lake on …
This hike has remained one of my favourites. I hiked the ridge in September of 2018, and I have wanted to go back ever since. I would highly recommend this trail, though it is best if used in the summer months (May to October). The steep ascent to the ridge is difficult without snow or …
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