Mount Hoffman & Tiger Jaws waterfalls, Kananaskis

Red Deer Lake Church 96187 Spruce Meadows Green SW, Calgary, AB T1S 2R9, Canada

Description: Mount Hoffman hike is the perfect first summit hike for beginner hikers. Beginning in Sheep River Provincial Park in the southern part of Kananaskis (about an hour southwest of Calgary), the Tiger Jaws Waterfalls and the Sheep River Gorge are the first impressive sights along the trail. A gradual climb follows along with one […]

Banff Neighbourhoods & Hoodoos cafe hike

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

Description: We'll walk from Banff townsite, along the Bow River, through neighbourhoods, and along forested pathways below the steep cliffs of Tunnel Mountain. As the final section of the trail ascends, views open up across the Bow Valley to Mount Rundle. We'll loop back through town to warm up at a café *. *Café stop […]

Canmore Policeman’s Creek, neighbourhoods, Highline Trail Café Loop

Malcolm Hotel Canmore 3JPW+PW Canmore, Alberta

Description: We'll hike the neighbourhoods, river trails, and the High Line Trail trail in Canmore. We'll walk along the Bow River towards the Three Sisters mountain ranges before walking the Highline Trail. We'll stop in downtown Canmore for a coffee post-hike if you have time. Bring lunch for the hike and we will eat along […]

Canmore walk, Downtown, Cougar Creek, Montane Traverse & Café

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

Description: We'll hike from downtown to the north SUNNY side of Canmore, exploring Cougar Creek and the Montane Traverse Trail and soaking up views of surrounding peaks as we follow pathways, through neighbourhoods, and back through downtown. Bring food fand drinks for the trail side lunch and then you can stop post walk for a […]

BIRTHDAY HIKE: Curly Sands & Mesa Butte Summit, Kananaskis

Red Deer Lake Church 96187 Spruce Meadows Green SW, Calgary, AB T1S 2R9, Canada

Description: We'll celebrate a birthday with homemade cupcakes while enjoying this foothills summit hike close to Calgary. We'll head southwest of Calgary to the foothills near Millarville to hike to big views (we'll see the city!) atop Mesa Butte. This little summit hike is little known but so close to the city. A great one […]

Raven’s End hike on Mount Yamnuska, Birthday Hike (with cupcakes!), Kananaskis

Mount Yamnuska trailhead, Kananaskis 4WC7+FH Seebe, Alberta

Description: A forested climb to the east ridge of Yamnuska known as Raven's End leads to spectacular views. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Mount Yamnuska trailhead, Kananaskis Directions: Hwy. 1A (Bow Valley Trail). 2.1 km east of 1X Highway turn left (north) onto the quarry […]

Horsethief Canyon Badlands with paleonologist, Drumheller

Horsethief Canyon parking G4QJ+6C Drumheller, Alberta, Canada

Description: Horsethief Canyon is the rarely marvelled gem in this prehistoric playground. It's a 10-kilometre jaunt up quiet Highway 838 (the North Dinosaur Trail), northwest of the region's Royal Tyrrell Museum. A descent in the canyon leads us into the land of strange outcrops of rock that are a kaleidoscope of geology and history, a […]

Birthday hike to Jumpingpound Summit and beyond, Kananaskis

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

Description: It's Lori's birthday so we'll hike for cupcakes! This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges. We’ll hike beyond Jumpingpound Summit along grassy slopes to big views and our lunch spot. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive […]

Mount Hoffman & Tiger Jaws waterfalls, Kananaskis

Red Deer Lake Church 96187 Spruce Meadows Green SW, Calgary, AB T1S 2R9, Canada

Description: Mount Hoffman hike is the perfect first summit hike for beginner hikers. Beginning in Sheep River Provincial Park in the southern part of Kananaskis (about an hour southwest of Calgary), the Tiger Jaws Waterfalls and the Sheep River Gorge are the first impressive sights along the trail. A gradual climb follows along with one […]

Ptarmigan Cirque Snowshoe, Highwood Pass, Kananaskis

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

Description: Join us for the last day at the top of the world! The Highwood Pass closes on Dec. 1 so we'll enjoy the final day snowshoeing a forested path before entering a spectacular cirque with big views all around. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. We will […]

Chester Lake & Elephant Rocks Snowshoe, Kananaskis

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

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. Meet Place: Shell station at COP Directions: We'll meet in Calgary and carpool or you can […]

Canmore Policeman’s Creek, neighbourhoods, Highline Trail Café Loop

Malcolm Hotel Canmore 3JPW+PW Canmore, Alberta

Description: We'll hike the neighbourhoods, river trails, and the High Line Trail trail in Canmore. We'll walk along the Bow River towards the Three Sisters mountain ranges before walking the Highline Trail. We'll stop in downtown Canmore for a coffee post-hike if you have time. Bring lunch for the hike and we will eat along […]