Honest, fun descriptions of my hikes and travels
Wilcox Pass is a moderate hike that offers incredible views of the icefields throughout almost the entire trail. We chose to do this hike as a way to break up the long drive from Calgary to Jasper townsite. We hiked Wilcox in mid-July, so there wasn’t much snow left on the trail, though there were …
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Last summer, a group of 6 of us decided to take a single night trip to Floe Lake from August 7 to 8. We deemed this out “redemption trip” after being rained out on our third day along the Rockwall and never making it to the lake in 2019. This hike is a 19.3 km …
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Hiking can see intimidating if you haven’t grown up with family and friends who are familiar with the Rockies, but it is really an activity with a very low barrier to entry. While there are many outdoor specialty stores that sell gear specifically for hiking, most of what you need to hit the trails is …
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During the second week of July 2020, I embarked on one of the easier backpacking trips I have done with three friends. We arrived at Upper Kananaskis lake just before noon to see cloudy, windy weather. Our first of our three-day adventure would lead us to Forks Backcountry site, a 7.5 km hike without any …
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Lake Louise is a popular destination for international tourists and Albertans alike, but many visitors do not stray from the shoreline. If you are looking to visit the lake, and make your visit more worthwhile, there are plenty of hikes in the area to explore. This is also a popular area for outdoor climbing and …
On October 17, a friend and I decided to take advantage of the warm weather and head out to the mountains. We chose Arethusa Cirque, a short but scenic hike off the Highwood Pass section of Highway 40. This 4.5 km loop has an elevation of 378 m. The elevation is mostly gained and lost …
As the weather grows colder and snow begins to visit the mountains, we move from the temperate summer hiking to shoulder season hikes. Though some access roads and hikes are closed during the winter season, many are still accessible and the mountains are just as breathtaking in the winter months (if not more). The most …
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Moose Mountain had been on my hiking bucket list for quite some time now. The distinct shape of the mountain had become an icon to me, the one mountain I can recognize from Calgary amongst the Rocky Mountain skyline. I spent 3 summers working out in Kananaskis, and Moose Mountain was our daily view. So …
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Few hikes are as famous for fall colours as Larch Valley, so on September 27 we made our way up to Moraine Lake to see the larches in all their glory.
The springs on Mist Mountain have gained popularity on the internet for the novelty of natural hot springs accessible to hikers. But is the trail really worth the hype? Continue reading to decide for yourself.
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