Description: A snowshoe trip to Taylor Lake, which sits at the base of Mount Bell, is a beautiful sight. Be sure not to miss the open meadows below Panorama Ridge, just a short distance from Taylor Lake; they are what make this a spectacular trip. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell […]
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: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated […]
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. Meet Place: Barrier Dam Parking lot, Hwy 40, Kananaskis Directions: Follow Hwy 1 west to Hwy […]
Description: We'll wind our way along a forested path before entering a spectacular cirque with big views all around. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP at 7:45 am Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. We will drive west on Hwy 1 to Hwy 40 turnoff. Continue on Hwy. 40 to the Highwood Pass Parking […]
Description: We'll snowshoe alongside the upper lake of Kananaskis before climbing along a forested path to Rawson Lake. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD), 10 km + 400 meters elevation gain: 4+ hours on trail. Carpool Option: When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the […]
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: Chester Lake Trailhead Directions: Meet at the Chester Lake Trailhead, Spray Lakes Road, Kananaskis […]
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: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated […]
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to a series of lakes and big open views of surrounding peaks. Onward past the Robertson Glacier to a final climb to another valley where we'll enjoy our lunch. If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: […]
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to big open views of surrounding peaks and the spectacular Boom Lake. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD), 10 km + 3-400 meters elevation gain: 4+ hours on trail. Carpool Option: When possible, carpooling will be arranged from […]
Description: We'll climb through treed slopes to wide-open powder and spectacular views of the Spray Lakes and mountain peaks. Onward along a forested path to Rummel Lake. If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Meet Place: Rummel Lake trailhead (park on the Spray Lakes Road at the Engadine Lodge turn […]
Description: We'll walk to a trio of spectacular ice falls decorating the great red cliffs along the west bank of the creek. Traction devices (cleats) for your boots should be used for this winter hike. You can rent cleats from Sports Rent in Calgary. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station […]
Description: We'll climb through treed slopes to wide-open powder and spectacular views of the Spray Lakes and mountain peaks. Onward along a forested path to Rummel Lake. If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated […]