For every trek I complete in the Canadian Rockies I add another two to my list. Either thanks to other avid hikers whom I meet on the trails, through guidebooks recommendations or photos…
The most iconic location in Jasper National Park – Spirit Island has to be seen to be believed. This 3-day paddling guide to one of my favorite multi-day excursions in the Canadian Rockies will make…
There is no secret that the Skyline Trail is one of the most sought-after backpacking experiences in the Canadian Rockies. These days securing a spot on a backcountry trail is…
Most of the photos in this article come from the time I did the Tonquin Valley in July 2017. That year British Columbia, the neighboring province, was subjected to some horrific…
Lake O’Hara is an elusive spot that every Canadian has heard of, but only a few lucky ones were able to see it. Getting a spot to visit Lake O’Hara…
The Rockwall is a 54 km relocation hike that starts and finishes on Highway 93, the Banff-Windermere Highway. The trail crosses three alpine passes and takes you past hanging glaciers, alpine…
I first read about Berg Lake Trail when I was researching backpacking trips for my move to Canada. I scrolled through hundreds of pictures on Instagram and google to see what I could expect!…
Like the Matterhorn that represents The Swiss Alps, Mount Assiniboine represents the Canadian Rockies. Assiniboine is in fact sometimes nicknamed “The Matterhorn of the Rockies”. They are both pyramid-shaped mountains…