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 ofContinueContinue reading “Shooting The Gentle Monster: Bourgeau”
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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 mContinueContinue reading “Jasper’s Slightly Kept Secret”
‘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 explorerContinueContinue reading “‘Mountain of the Spiral Road’”
Peaks and Pathways 