Yates Mountain is also known at the Barrier Lake Fire Lookout. It is generally a very busy trail as it's one of the closest mountain trails from Calgary.
Chester Lake is a long time favorite that never disappoints. On this day we started in -12C which caught us off guard but the bluebird day made up for it.
Evan-Thomas is a somewhat gentle hike other than the challenging climb and descent on chains and ropes as you enter the canyon where you experience scenic icefalls.
This was our first time doing Mt. Hoffman. Its a shorter, well maintained trail that would typically offer sweeping views of the Sheep River/Kananaskis area but we were clouded in.
I've skied at Sunshine Village for nearly 50 years but never explored this amazing trail network just off the backside of the Standish Chair and it was beautiful.
Little Lougheed is not a well known trail but the steep ascent through the forest into a boulder field and on to the summit offers incredible views of the Spray Valley.