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Home » Archives by category » Hikes, backpacking, walking (Page 2)
Slip Slide Your Way up Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park
I finally made it to Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park this past weekend. I kick myself for not allowing enough time to get all the way up (it’s only 2.7 kms one way) to the Upper Falls. But I got a taste of the beauty of the place and I plan to return soon. [...]
The Beauty of a Visit to Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Calgary was the place to be this past weekend boasting temperatures in the double digits for the first time in over six months and beautiful blue skies. In fact I saw shirtless rafters floating down the river (the ice has just left) and enough picnic baskets to make Yogi Bear happy. I also discovered one of Alberta’s [...]
Canada’s Long Distance Hiking Trails
I tend to think of Europe when I think of long distance hiking trails or walks. Maybe they’ve just done a better job of publicizing them. But the truth is, Canada has its fair share of long distance hiking trails. Some are built only for hiking, some are shared use trails. Almost all of the National [...]
Hiking the Fabulous Cross Conservation Area near Calgary
A few days ago I decided the Cross Conservation Area would be the perfect destination to take my visiting mother. She was interested in a hike but nothing too hard and neither of us felt like driving very far. I’d heard about the Cross Conservation Area from my next door neighbour, who just happens to [...]
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I’ve been all over the world – to all continents but Antarctica and to a grand total of 53 countries. I’ve always got some sort of an adventure planned – even if it’s only a weekend. I thrive on change and travel provides that.
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Book Reviews
Book Review: Leading at the Edge
Though it’s been almost 100 years since Shackleton’s ill-fated voyage, his leadership style and lessons in the face of adversity still ring true. Those lessons are used as a backdrop for Dennis N.T. Perkin’s book, Leading at the Edge. Dennis brings his considerable talent as the CEO of The Syncretics Group, a company that specializes in effective [...]
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