Year round hiking adventures
After completing the Glacier Lake Hike one rainy day I knew I had to come back and try backpacking to Glacier Lake. After a few failed attempts…thanks June snow, it was finally time! The Glacier Lake Hike is usually accessible fairly early in the hiking season even though it is located along the Icefields Parkway….
There are a number of hikes in Dinosaur Provincial Park and these are all easily accessed from the day use parking and campground or from the scenic drive within the park. Many of the trails are well maintained and flat, some with interpretative panels offering information about what you will encounter on the hike. Most…
I am always so excited to get my backpack on when spring rolls around but most trails aren’t accessible still in the mountains. One great early season option is backpacking Lake Minnewanka. The low level trail is often snow free by early to mid May with the option of a day hike to the Aylmer…
If you are looking for an easy, peaceful hike in Banff National Park, check out the Smith Lake hike and added bonus, add on the short detour to Copper Lake to snag two lakes in under half a day on the trail! I’d personally never really heard about these lakes or the fact there were…
The Greenbelt Pathway trail is the perfect easy stroll if you are in Revelstoke. It provides incredible views and is located close to downtown and so it’s easy to reach on foot if you are wandering around town. It is paved so it’s perfect for anyone to tackle or if you want a bit more…
One of my favorite early season options to get outside is the hike to Boom Lake. It’s a great early season option when the sun is shining but most of the trails aren’t snow free. There will be no summiting mountains or going camping this week for me (I draw the line at negative 7…
Marble Canyon is a must see if you find yourself driving down Highway 93 south or are in Lake Louise or Banff and looking for an easy but rewarding trip. Often overlooked compared to the more famed Johnston Canyon hike. Marble Canyon doesn’t see the same crowds, although it does get very busy on a…
If you are looking for a fantastic year round hike close to the town of Banff, you have to check out the Stoney Lookout hike. This fairly easy hike can be completed as a loop, which goes through the forest and has a great view of the Bow Valley and Cascade Mountain from the summit….
The Troll Falls hike in Kananaskis is incredibly popular since it is fairly family friendly and suitable for a range of abilities. Much like the Johnston Canyon hike in Banff National Park, you can pick your own adventure. If you are looking for a shorter hike, head to the lower Troll Falls and turn around,…
We spent a few wintery days in Fernie this year and one of the things we did was the Fairy Creek Falls hike. This is a popular hike year round but after a fresh dumping of snow on a bluebird day it really was magical. Another great thing about completing this hike in winter is…