It is a monster because at 9616 feet above sea level, the peaks are rugged and awe-inspiring, Mount Bourgeau is a giant in the skyline near Healy Pass and Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort, and the trek is an adventurous one that requires a good deal of endurance, due to the elevation gain ofContinue reading "Shooting The Gentle Monster: Bourgeau"
Chasing Waterfalls at Beauty Creek
A sometimes overlooked destination within Jasper National Park, that travellers pass by en route through the Icefields Parkway, is an easily accessible utopia for waterfall lovers. Beauty Creek lies about eighty five kilometres south of Jasper and two kilometres south of the HI Beauty Creek Hostel, along Highway 93. The 3.2 km out-and-back trail toContinue reading "Chasing Waterfalls at Beauty Creek"
Jasper’s Slightly Kept Secret
Quick Reference (According to Apple Watch SE): The following information was recorded on Apple Watch SE on July 31, 2021 during our journey to Verdant Pass, which included water and nutrition breaks, pauses for photo-ops, exploration and lunch in the alpine meadow: Total Time: 7:11:41 (6:59am to 2:09pm) Distance: 20.59 km Elevation Gain: 662 mContinue reading "Jasper’s Slightly Kept Secret"
Peaks and Pathways 