It’s snowboarding season yet again and I wanted to continue my Canadian snowboarding series with another set of amazing resorts in Alberta and British Columbia that you need to visit this season. If you are based in Calgary, all these resorts are within a days drive, or a great spot for an overnight trip. Here …
The problem with Canada is that it’s really big, which means that you sometimes have to go great distances to chase powder. If you don’t live close to any ski resorts, or you are wanting to jet out to a new area for an epic ski holiday, you might need to include air travel in …
I am fortunate to have been born and raised in Calgary, one of Canada’s biggest cities, and the gateway to the majestic Rocky Mountains. Within a two hour drive, there are several world-class ski resorts and a plethora of other outdoor activities. From my early childhood, I skied, and in my teen years snowboarding became …
Fernie is the quintessential Canadian mountain town, that makes the ideal weekend get-away. It’s one of my favorite spots in the Canadian Rockies, and not just for its incredible ski resort. It’s about 3 hours drive of Calgary and has a host of outdoor activities and mountain adventures. Here is the perfect way to spend a weekend in …
I spend a lot of time hiking in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park. Here are some of my favorite hikes from recent years. All are a beginner to intermediate level and easily done as a day trip from Calgary: Sentinel Pass Trail & Valley of the Ten Peaks (13km) One of the …
I am a member of the local Foothills Camera Club and was thrilled when I won a draw for a coveted spot on their annual trip to Lake O’Hara. The trip included two nights stay at the Elizabeth Parker Alpine Hut, located in one of the most spectacular areas of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Lake O’Hara …
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