Trail to Peak: The Adventurous Path
Hiking, Exploring, Travel & Adventure
Category: Kananaskis Country
Smutwood Peak
With mountain peaks cresting like waves all around us, picture perfect alpine lakes and wildflower meadows far below us, snow patches for Seamus to roll in, a bit of scramble on rock added in for fun, and moody skies all around, it was both a challenging and a super fun day!
Rae Lake Romp
Wanting to explore a little more of Kananaskis country, we set out for Rae Lake on Canada Day. A busy day in the mountains, July 1st tends to be when Canadians come out in droves to celebrate one of the things they love best… Continue Reading “Rae Lake Romp”
Mist Ridge
Spring has been a long time coming in the mountains around Canmore this year! Rain, snow, rain, snow. Would it ever make up its mind and dry up?!? Finally, a rainless weather forecast with warm temps was upon us, and we had a free… Continue Reading “Mist Ridge”
Snowshoeing the Rummel Lake Trail
I wouldn’t be Canadian, if I didn’t talk about the weather, and it’s some strange weather we’ve been having this winter, that’s for sure. But the neat thing about rapid temperature fluctuations is that you can get some pretty amazing hoar frosts… and if… Continue Reading “Snowshoeing the Rummel Lake Trail”
A Wintry Heli Tour
Bill and I have been married for 25 years now, and we decided to mark that momentous occasion with a special treat: a helicopter tour over the places that we’ve been hiking, snowshoeing, photographing, adventuring, skating, cycling, and picnicking our way through the years.… Continue Reading “A Wintry Heli Tour”
Skating on the Spray
There’s been such excitement in the air here, it’s almost palpable. Social media platforms are a-buzz with effusive posts and comments about the skating conditions we are currently experiencing. It’s a once in a decade occurrence in these parts. Ice forms PERFECTLY… with a… Continue Reading “Skating on the Spray”
Sarrail Ridge: The Gem beyond Rawson Lake
One of the popular beginner day hikes in K-Country is Rawson Lake, a beautiful hike or snowshoe up to a perfect alpine lake. The lake is deep and its colour is beautiful. The hike to that point is not too long or demanding, and… Continue Reading “Sarrail Ridge: The Gem beyond Rawson Lake”
Where Do We Get Our Inspiration?
I’ve been meaning to build up a resources section for a while for my readers, and store it for handy access in the Playful Bits section of my blog’s website. Every good adventure starts with careful planning and research. If you are planning a… Continue Reading “Where Do We Get Our Inspiration?”
Old Goat Glacier on a Smoky Afternoon
The smoke from the forest fires has been a bit much here, lately. It’s certainly a natural part of our world, living where we do, perched on the edge of vast wilderness areas. But it has a profound effect on what you can do… Continue Reading “Old Goat Glacier on a Smoky Afternoon”
Spicy Tent Ridge
I know I’ve said it over and over again, but there’s just nothing like a good ridge walk for the exhilarating, prolonged views. You get the hard climbing done early, and on Tent Ridge, one of the iconic ridge walks in K-Country, you are… Continue Reading “Spicy Tent Ridge”
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Trail to Peak: The Adventurous Path 