During our stay in Kananaskis country we completed the Troll Falls hike. The morning was chilly and misty so we visited a few pullout attractions before touring Kananaskis Village. The rain had cleared out by mid-afternoon so we hit the trailhead. The cool temperatures meant that the trail was not busy. We hiked via Stoney Trail which traverses a meadow and is well marked with … Continue reading Troll Falls
This is a new series I’m introducing on my blog. I will review equipment I use when camping or exercising outdoors. My first post is on my Osprey backpack. I received the Talon 22 as Christmas gift in 2018. I feel this style and capacity of day pack works perfectly for my needs in short distances – 5 to 15 kilometres. I use my pack … Continue reading Gear Review – Osprey Talon 22
Camping reservations open in our province next week. With this in mind, I have ranked my favourite parks. I have visited fifteen of our twenty-nine provincial parks. I rated each on their beach, activities, campsites, and unique attractions. First place received five points, second three points, third two points, and fourth one point. Both parks got full points for ties. You can click on each … Continue reading My Favorite Provincial Parks
One of the many highlights from my trip to Banff this summer was hiking Sulphur Mountain. It was also the most challenging hike I completed so far this year. The rating of this hike varies from easy to hard. It maybe considered hard due to distance (11km round trip), elevation (700+ metres), the twenty-eight switchbacks, or the rocky and rooty trail higher up the mountain. … Continue reading Sulphur Mountain Hike
My second camping trip of the summer was to Good Spirit Lake. This was my first time at the park since my childhood. The only memory I hold was the low water level in the lake. This is still the case today. The beach is a major attraction of the park. The expansive sand and shallow lake is inviting even to landlubbers like myself. We … Continue reading Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park
Last week I explored beautiful Narrow Hills Provincial Park. We camped at Lower Fishing Lake Campground which has several amenities within a 5-10 minute walk. There is a store, boat rentals, group camping, flush outhouses, beach, and service centre. Most sites are open (not private), however we lucked out with a great spot. The park also has satellite campsites at Baldy, Ispuchaw, and Zeden Lakes. … Continue reading Narrow Hills Provincial Park
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