Heart Mountain is a pretty great hike because it is challenging, close to Calgary, and it has less snow in the late spring and fall months due to its location. The mountain got its name from its distinctive heart shaped peak, and it is easily easily distinguishable on the south side of the highway. We […]
Prairie Mountain is a great hike if you are looking for a steep ascent and great views. This is a great workout because the hike is pretty much straight up the whole way. Being from Vancouver Island, I would definitely compare it to the Grouse Grind. The first part of the hike is through alpine
I did this hike back in May, and it was definitely a great day hike. Pat and I brought our 2 friends Alex and Kayla, and it was their first scramble, so it was great to experience this hike with them. The trail was very steep, and you never really had a flat break the
This is a great scramble that lies east of Canmore. It is about an hour and twenty minute drive from Calgary. I did this hike with 6 of my friends, and it was definitely a challenge and had amazing views. One of my friends, who was not used to scrambles, was a bit scared of the
I have done this hike a couple times, but it was definitely my favourite hike in the Rockies. It is a fairly moderate hike, but it is a great workout, since it is all uphill. You can spot this mountain in the town of Canmore, and it is super cool to say that you have been
I did this hike back in August 2014, with my boyfriend and his friends Ryan and Fred. It felt really really hard at the time, but I think it was mainly because I had just started hiking. That being said, the hike is only 3km to the summit but it’s really steep. The elevation gain
Mount Arrowsmith-Judges Route (Port Alberni, BC) Read More »
