Natasha Alden
Helen Lake is one of the most popular day hikes in Banff as it provides spectacular views over an Alpine meadow with a lovely lake and stunning views of the Bow Valley and Mount Hector. It’s one best Banff hikes …
Read moreHelen Lake Hike and Cirque Peak Scramble in Banff National Park
We left Canmore before sunrise to head up the Icefields Parkway for some amazing morning light. We had many photo stops planned, but we were really hoping we would have the time and the weather would hold strong for us …
Read moreHiking the Parker Ridge Trail Along the Icefields Parkway
If it’s one of your first times hiking in Banff the trail can be a bit intimidating. The Canadian Rockies are gorgeous, but they are also tall, steep, and dangerous. To help ease you into hiking in Banff, Kananaskis, and …
Read moreHiking in Banff for Beginners • 28 Hiking Tips for New Hikers
The Grassi Lake hike is the perfect hike for friends and families. It’s an easy trail with a wide path that leads through the forest up to two sparkling turquoise lakes. If you’re looking for a good hike in the …
Read moreGrassi Lakes Trail Hike Near Canmore • Local’s Guide
Barrier Lake in Kananaskis Country is one of the most popular spots to head in the entire park. It’s beautiful for one, but you can reach it in less than an hour from Calgary, as it’s located right after the …
Read moreBarrier Lake Hike via Prairie View Trail and Jewell Pass • Local’s Guide
Tower of Babel is perhaps the most well-known scramble around the Lake Moraine and Lake Louise area. It’s a quick objective with awesome views too of Moraine Lake, Consolation Valley, and the Bow Valley. Tower of Babbel is a sub-peak. …
Read moreTower of Babel Hike (Scramble) at Moraine Lake • A Local’s Guide
