Backcountry skiing to Skoki Lodge via Boulder and Deception Passes can be challenging but only under whiteout conditions. Otherwise it’s...
Banff National Park
In larch season in Alberta seemingly sane people do insane things. Take myself for example. I rose at 3:15 AM...
If you want a stellar hike or backpacking trip, without the crowds, in the heart of the Moraine Lake – Lake Louise area, I’d highly recommend the Lake Annette – Paradise Valley – Giant Steps hike. Many people stop at Annette Lake – 5.7 km in, but then you miss...
Five pristine aquamarine coloured pools named the Ink Pots are a great destination for a picnic in Banff National Park....
If you’re a new visitor to Banff National Park, you may find the selection of Banff hikes overwhelming until you...
The Johnston Canyon Ice Walk in Banff National Park ticks off all the boxes when it comes to a fun, half-day adventure. It’s one of the most popular winter activities in Banff and for good reason. It’s super fun and something the whole family can do. Enjoy frozen waterfalls, a...
I’ve been asked the question numerous times. What’s the better place to visit – Whistler or Banff? It depends on what...
Are you looking for a great places to stay in the Canadian Rockies, whether it be in Alberta or British...
The Bow Valley Parkway is a 48-kilometre stretch of road between Banff and Lake Louise that parallels the Trans-Canada Highway. It’s been called the alternate scenic route between Banff National Park’s most beloved towns. On the drive you are treated to first rate views of Castle Mountain and Morant’s Curve...
It took me over a decade of living in Calgary for me to do the Cory Pass hike. Don’t leave...