April 1, 2021
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Johnson Lake Hike
Johnson Lake is a great hike for all ages and abilities. It is close to Banff and provides beautiful 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains.
March 27, 2021
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Castle Mountain Lookout Hike
Castle Mountain Lookout is a short but steep hike that provides sweeping views across the valley. It is a Stairmaster grind at the top but worth the effort.
March 13, 2021
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Sparrowhawk Hike
Due to unexpectedly deep snow, we zig-zagged around Read's Ridge which presented a number of challenges with deep snow and loose scree.
March 6, 2021
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Evan Thomas Waterfalls Hike
Evan Thomas Waterfalls is a mostly modest hike (other than the climb into the canyon) with some spectacular icefalls along the entire route.
February 27, 2021
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Jura Creek Hike
Jura Creek is a nice hike as it's close to Calgary, moderate in effort, and provides some beautiful views as well as a unique slot canyon.
January 30, 2021
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Arnica Lake
Arnica Lake is a challenging winter stroll due to the elevation gain including a km long climb out of the valley at the end, but the sweeping views are amazing.
January 23, 2021
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Grotto Canyon Hike
Despite a -21C weather start, it was a beautiful relaxing stroll with great views of the Hopi pictographs, icefalls, hoodoos, and a cave.
January 3, 2021
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Fullerton Loop Hike
Fullerton Loop is a relatively short and easy trail that is close to Calgary and offers some nice vistas of the Kananaskis Range and along the Elbow River.
December 29, 2020
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Outdoor Edventures
Lillian Lake Winter Hike
Lillian Lake is mostly in a treed valley, but it does offer picturesque views of Galatea Creek, numerous small waterfalls, and several majestic peaks, especially on the bluebird day that we had.
November 28, 2020
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Outdoor Edventures
Ranger Summit/Strange Brew/Boundary Ridge Hike
There are tons of trails in West Bragg Creek to choose from, but you need to be careful to follow the signs with all the intersections.