This past July 1, I spent time appreciating the natural beauty of Canada, losing the tourists and catching a cool glacial breeze during a heatwave, by traveling beyond Bow Glacier Falls to what has unofficially been dubbed "Iceberg Lake." Attempting this hike during a historic heatwave meant making it to the trailhead for 5am toContinue reading "Beat the Heat At Iceberg Lake"
‘Mountain of the Spiral Road’
Less than an hour drive west of Jasper, just across the border into British Columbia, lies an astonishing view of the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. 'Yuh-hai-has-kun' or 'The Mountain of the Spiral Road,' as it was called by the earliest known settlers in the area. It was also referred to by English explorerContinue reading "‘Mountain of the Spiral Road’"
Canada’s Most Thrilling Trail
A three hour drive south of Calgary, lying on the Canada-US border, is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Canadian Rockies. Waterton National Park is a biosphere reserve, and along with Glacier National Park in Montana, forms the world's first international peace park, designated a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational,Continue reading "Canada’s Most Thrilling Trail"
Peaks and Pathways 