• Three Lakes Valley & Chester Lake Larch, Kananaskis

    Shell Station at COP, HWY 1 8435 Bowfort Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V2

    Description: This stunning hike to Chester Lake is followed by a climb past the Elephant Rocks to Three Lakes Valley, where fossils and flowers, and more views await! Meet Place: Shell Station on Hwy 1 at COP at 7:45 am OR at Chester Lake trailhead, Spray Lakes Road, Kananaskis at 9:30 am. About 1 hour 40 […]

  • Healy & Simpson’s Pass Larch, Banff National Park

    Shell Station at COP, HWY 1 8435 Bowfort Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V2

    Description: This Parks Canada Trail is well maintained and allows for beautiful views of many gorgeous peaks and Egypt Lake. The start of the trail keeps you shaded from the summer sun as you gradually climb. The hike starts with a wide, rolling trail that narrows as you go. The lush forest and the bridge […]

  • Nihahi Ridge, Kananaskis

    Allen Bill Day Use Area W826+H8, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada

    Description: This hike has it all, starting in the forest before traversing a beautiful grassy meadow and then gaining elevation in the alpine as you climb to the ridge. The views are spectacular throughout the hike. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive […]

  • Prairie View and Jewell Pass (Yates Mountain), Kananaskis

    Kananaskis Visitor Centre, Hwy 40 1 AB-40, Kananaskis, AB T0L 1N0 1N0

    Description: This trail goes by secluded Jewell Falls and has beautiful views of Barrier Lake. We'll climb to the top of Yates Mountain where a fire lookout is perched, and have lunch before looping back on the Prairie View Trail. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and […]

  • Canmore neighbourhoods, waterfalls, Bow River & beyond trails, Policeman’s Creek Café Loop

    Centennial Park Canmore parking 3JPV+J3 Canmore, Alberta

    Description: We'll hike the neighbourhoods, river trails, and, depending on trail conditions and weather, we'll climb the High Line Trail above the Three Sisters neighbourhood or we'll walk to Larch Island and climb to waterfalls and hidden stairways with great views. We'll stop in downtown Canmore for a coffee post-hike if you have time. Bring […]

  • Snowshoe: Chester Lake & Elephant Rocks, Kananaskis

    Kananaskis Visitor Centre, Hwy 40 1 AB-40, Kananaskis, AB T0L 1N0 1N0

    Description: We'll climb along a forested path to big open views of surrounding peaks, including Mount Chester. Onward to Chester Lake and beyond to the Elephant Rocks. If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and […]