Interested in tackling some of the best Canmore hikes? The town’s locals and visitors are fortunate to have a wide selection of walks, hikes, and mountains to scramble. Canmore has around 70km of trails in town and is surrounded by many peaks that form the Bow Valley. In our opinion, Canmore is one of the …
I’ve been putting off summiting Cascade Mountain due to its elevation gain and length. Dissuaded by the long approach, Cascade Mountain was never high on my list. However, it towers over Banff, and I can even see it from outside my bedroom in Canmore, so I knew it was time I finally checked it off …
If you’re looking for some of the best Moraine Lake hikes, we have you covered. After spending many days hiking around Moraine Lake and taking in all its beauty, I can confidently share the most popular hikes around the lake and provide all of the details so you can experience them. I’ve attempted to rank …
East End of Rundle hike is easily one of the most popular hikes near Canmore. It’s also the best effort to reward with breathtaking views of Spray Valley and Ha Ling Peak. Given its proximity to downtown Canmore and relative ease, it sees heavy foot traffic. It’s a beautiful hike that offers visitors astonishing views …
Mount St. Piran is an excellent hike that begins at Lake Louise and ends overlooking the beautiful lake. If you’re seeking to escape the crowds on trails down below. It’s been our goal to check off all of the mountains in the Lake Louise region of Banff, so we knew we’d have to cross Mount …
Have you heard of the Instagram famous Peyto Lake? Most visitors park in the nearby parking lot and walk up an easy 10-minute maintained path to see it in the summer. However, those looking for an alternative, more adventurous way to see Peyto Lake, and the rest of the beautiful Banff National Park should consider …
The 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 of Moraine Lake, Consolation Valley, and the Bow Valley. The Tower of Babbel is a sub-peak. However, just because it’s a quick one does not mean it is easy – …
The Tent Ridge Horseshoe hike is not only one of my favorite Kananaskis hikes but one of my favorite hikes in all of Alberta. Hikers climb to 8,000 feet for tremendous views of Kananaskis Country and Banff National Park. Its location down the Smith Dorrien allows for a true wilderness setting away from the crowds …
There is no shortage of hikes and scrambles along the Icefields Parkway that offer views of craggy peaks topped by glaciers, and the Onion Scramble is no exception. The scramble up to this unofficial peak places right next to the Wapta Icefield, the source of the Bow River. Expect to see glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, tarns, …
Mist Mountain is one of the tallest mountains in the Kananaskis region and offers a significant objective without any technical mountain climbing. There are several routes up to the peak of Mist Mountain with many varying degrees of difficulty. The most straightforward and enjoyable ascent is via the south face and east ridge. This was …