Budget and Adventure Travel that Aims to Scratch Below the Surface
There’s something about backcountry camping that is so different from frontcountry. Maybe it’s the sense of accomplishment from completing the trek in, or maybe the comadarie of the other backpackers on the trail. I think it is something about being alone in nature, far from the bustle of the city or the noise of cars …
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Banff is Canada’s most well-known national park and a popular tourist destination. It can be very crowded, especially during the summer months. If you are traveling to Alberta, Canada or are living in the area and looking for something new to explore, I have ten recommendations of other adventurous locations to check out.
On June 24 I went on a walk in Paddy’s Flat. I had passed the campground before on the way to other hikes such as Nihahi Creek and Mount Romulus, but I had never stopped in the area. The campground is about 15 minutes passed Bragg Creek on highway 66. There is a day parking …
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On Sunday, May 28th, we decided to get out on our first hike of the season. We have had a busy spring and haven’t had a chance to get out to the mountains before this weekend, but we got very lucky with the weather. There was rain predicted starting around 3 pm, but as changing …
On September 18, 2022, my partner and I took our dog out to the mountains to hike. We decided on Pocaterra Cirque because I love the area (see my post on Pocaterra Ridge as to why), and it seemed less busy than Ptarmigan Cirque, another popular fall hike. The view ascending the middle section of …
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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). …
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
Whether you are thinking about getting into hiking this summer, you’re visiting the Canadian Rockies for the first time, or you are trying to bring friends or family along for their first hikes, here are a few recommendations
Spring hiking is always an adventure, no matter how hard (or simple) the hike you choose. The unpredictable weather, mixed with the varying conditions based on altitude and exposure to sunlight can make a hike feel like walking through different seasons altogether. Many hikes are not recommended during this shoulder-season due to the slushy/muddy conditions …
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We hiked West Wind Pass on March 6. It was a birthday hike and I could not have asked for a more beautiful day. In winter, you can hike to the top of the pass which gives you spectacular views of the Spray Lakes and surrounding valley. During the summer you are able to hike …
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