The Long Range traverse was a hike which had caught my interest ever since I visited Gros Morne National park in 2001. The fact that one had to pass an orienteering test to access the trail was intriguing while serving as a testament to the roughness of the trail. Over 20 years have passed since […]
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The Pipestone is one of my favorite places to ski. Being close to Lake Louise, it’s usually in condition fairly early and because it’s on the other side of the lake, it’s always free of tourists. The parking lot may be full of skiers on the weekends but since it’s a loop where most people
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The Kananaskis Lakes Fire lookout is a popular destination for cross country skiers. The views from the lookout are perhaps one of the best one can achive via an XC track and since it can be accessed via the north and south, it can be done via a large variety of trails. Those wanting a
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The cave is a not-so-secret detour from Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park. It’s not even a real cave but an overhang which is deep enough that one can take a picture which makes it resemble a huge cave entrance. It’s obviously been around long before the official trail was created but it’s only become