One of the premier day hikes in Banff National Parks takes you to Citadel Peak via Sunshine Meadows. I didn’t...
Banff National Park
Named for Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the daughter of Queen Victoria, Alberta is the fourth largest province in Canada by...
A cross-country ski trip into Shadow Lake Lodge in Banff National Park (now owned by the Alpine Club of Canada) sure makes the long winter season enjoyable. I try to plan trips well in advance throughout the winter so I always have something to look forward to. That’s especially important...
I get lots of emails asking for my thoughts on what the top backpacking trips are in the Canadian Rockies....
I am a big fan of cross-country skiing in Banff National Park for many reasons. Even on the coldest days...
The Nigel Pass hike in northern Banff National Park is a rewarding one – whether it be just a day trip or part of a longer backpack that includes Jonas Pass on the 5 – 6 day Brazeau Loop. Most people do this excellent hike as a day trip when...
You can’t help but notice cyclists and rollerbladers on the Banff Legacy Trail when you drive the Trans-Canada Highway between...
The Helen Lake hike with the optional scramble up Cirque Peak in Banff National Park is one of the premier...
The backpacking trip to stunning Baker Lake in the Skoki area via a fire road near Lake Louise is one of the more accessible trips for anyone visiting or living in the Calgary – Canmore corridor. From the Baker Lake campground there is the option to do the beautiful Skoki...
In early August one summer I did a three day backpacking trip to Baker Lake in Banff National Park with...