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Tag Archives: backcountry
Turbine Canyon and Campground Backpack Aug 5-6, 2022
Just went to Turbine campground and canyon. About 34 km RT but note in addition to gain 100 m from Interlakes trailhead to Forks you gain and lose about 250 m. From Forks to Turbine gain 500 m to highpoint … Continue reading
Posted in backcountry camping, charity event, Fundraiser, hike
Tagged alberta, backcountry, backpack, Canada, Kananaskis, mountain, rockies
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Ribbon Falls and Lake Hike July 16, 2022
Hike for RMA fundraiser with Kuz, Stu, Rod, Vien and Pingo 23 km and 950 m Good hike to Falls so took everyone up the chains to the Lake. Chain section has been upgraded to easier rebar steps in a … Continue reading
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Tagged alberta, backcountry, Canada, Kananaskis, rockies
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Chester Lake Jan 9, 2021 Backcountry Ski
An introductory ski trip for a beginner. Played in some trees/glades towards Galatea ridge. About 450 m and 8 km. Pictures
Baofeng UV-5R VHF/UHF Radios for Backcountry Ski Use March, 2020
NOTE: All Baofeng UV-5R sold in Canada now have reduced VHF/UHF Frequency ranges and cannot access frequencies like commercial, logging roads and Family Radio Bands. Baofeng UV-5R VHF/UHF Radios for Backcountry use(Should get Ham Radio licence) Obtained my Ham … Continue reading
Posted in backcountry ski, Equipment, Mountain Biking, rock climb, scramble, ski, ski mountaineering, winter scramble
Tagged alberta, alpine, alpine touring, AT, backcountry, Banff, british columbia, Canada, radio, repeaters, rescue, rockies, ski mountaineering, snow, vhf, winter
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Diana Lake Feb 28 to March 2, 2020 Backcountry Ski Cabin Trip
Backcountry ski trip to Diana Lake Lodge https://dianalake.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/dianalakelodge/ https://www.instagram.com/dianalakelodge/ In to cabin on Friday and out on Monday. Some very good snow and skiing. Cabin has been upgraded and was very good for our group with 6 in the cabin … Continue reading
Posted in backcountry ski, hut, ski, ski mountaineering, trip
Tagged alpine, alpine touring, AT, backcountry, british columbia, cabin, Canada, mountain, powder, rockies, ski, ski mountaineering, snow, winter
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Sunshine Landing Jan 25, 2020 AT Ski trip
AT ski trip to Sunshine landing with Dave S. Skied up ski out. about 2 hours. and then another 2 or 2.5 hrs to top. 900 m and 16 km? Some up and down but stayed mostly along a ridge … Continue reading
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Tagged alberta, alpine, alpine touring, AT, backcountry, Banff, Canada, mountain, powder, ridge, rockies, ski mountaineering, winter
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Top 10 Mountains Every Calgarian Should Know, Canadian Rockies, Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore, Calgary
Top 13 Mountains Every Calgarian Should Know – Your friends or relatives have arrived and you want to show them the mountains. Or you take a family drive and your kids are asking. It helps to know some … Continue reading
Posted in alpine climb, hike, scramble, Travel Information
Tagged alberta, alpine, backcountry, Banff, Canada, canmore, glacier, hike, Kananaskis, Lake Louise, mountain, park, rockies, scramble, snow
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Shunga-la-she, September 13, 2019 Sheep Prov Park, Kananaskis
Good scramble with Dave S, Kevin P, Roy and John. About 13.5 km and 1100 m 8 hours. Got wet and snowed on at top but cleared on way down. Went by bridge and good trail just past bridge up … Continue reading
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Tagged alberta, backcountry, Canada, Kananaskis, mountain, mountaineering, ridge, rockies, route, scramble
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Wasatch Peak, Banff Lake Louise September 3, 2019
Good hike/scramble with Kevin P. 19 km and 980 m about 8 hours. really blocky above the col but found a better scree dirt gully to come down. Pics
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Tagged alberta, alpine, backcountry, Banff, Canada, Lake Louise, mountain, rockies, route, scramble
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Twin Towers behind Heart, Aug 29, 2019
Afternoon excursion with Kevin P. Bypassed downclimb after Grant MacEwan on East side of ridge but poor sidehilling with very little trail. Not recommended. Went back up downclimb which was difficult to low 5th class so stiffer than remember. … Continue reading
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Tagged alberta, backcountry, Canada, canmore, Kananaskis, mountain, ridge, rockies, scramble
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