The Mount Allan hike is one of the most popular hikes in Kananaskis Country, and easily one of the best hikes near Calgary. It’s easily accessible and rated as a difficult hike with no technical moves and hardly any scrambling to reach the summit. This makes it an enjoyable and rewarding hike in the beautiful …
After feeling couped up for a few days, we decided to head into Yoho National Park and scramble up Paget Peak. Paget Peak is often recommended to those who want to start scrambling in the Canadian Rockies. It’s an easy scramble, with nothing technical involved. It’s also one of the shorter scrambles you can complete …
Mount Bourgeau is a 2,931-metre (9,616 ft) tall mountain in the heart of Banff National Park and promises some extraordinary views. Those extraordinary views from the summit make it one of the best hikes in Banff. The trailhead is easily accessible from the town of Banff and Canmore, at a 10-15 minute drive to the parking area. …
Are you wondering what to wear hiking in the Canadian Rockies? We suggest you head out in whatever is comfortable, but never forget a hiking jacket, phone, bear spray, and water. You don’t need a new wardrobe for hiking with the latest and greatest tech. As your hikes lengthen, you delve deeper, and begin to …
I’d been eyeing Mount Jimmy Simpson for awhile now, so after a failed attempt at parking at Moraine Lake to summit Mount Temple we decided to drive up the Icefields Parkway towards Bow Lake. Equipped with our hiking gear and scrambling gloves we figured it was finally time to conquer Jimmy Simpson. It’s not a …
Our past summers have been filled with a plethora of spectacular Kananaskis hikes. Every day we can, we get out of our home in Canmore and explore the fantastic provincial park in our backyard. Many beautiful memories have been made around Kananaskis Country. I want to share our favorite Kananaskis hikes with you from our …
The Smutwood Peak hike is easily one of our favorite hikes in all of the Canadian Rockies. When we set out to tackle Smutwood Peak, we had no idea just how awe-inspiring the views would be in person. Thanks to numerous photos circulating around social media, the Smutwood Peak hike has become increasingly more popular. …
Looking for the best Lake Louise hikes? We share the most popular hikes around the lake and share all of the details in this guide to experience the best hikes around Lake Louise. If you want to add some more hikes to your list, check out our list of the best Banff hikes. These hikes …
Ha Ling Peak is impossible to miss from downtown Canmore, and it is the most popular peak in the area to hike. Nearly every local in town has likely clambered up to its peak, and over the years, it has grown to be one of the most popular hikes in the Canadian Rockies. While Ha …
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, and in the summer months, you can draw a bit of a crowd to enjoy …