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”
Tag Archives: hiking
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”
Beat the Heat At Iceberg Lake
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 toContinueContinue reading “Beat the Heat At Iceberg Lake”
Peaks and Pathways 