Tag Archives: Kananaskis

Windtower June 13, 2021

With Kevin K and Stu. Windy day above tree line. They are hiking 8848 vertical meters in June/July to raise money for Endurability which is volunteer activity to help disabled people has access to the mountains. See Rocky Mountain Adaptive … Continue reading

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Rainy Ridge/East Powderface June 11, 2021

After work Friday with Stu and Ben About 400 m and 5 km rt. 1hr 10 min up Pics

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Little Lougheed May 30, 2021

Little Lougheed 5.8 km 770 m 2:04 up with Kevin and Rod Some guy broke an ankle and had to be heli rescued. Pics

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Forget-me-not North Summit May 16, 2021

Hike with Kevin, Roy and Rod 710 m 12 km just over 2hrs – river xing was dry. Pics

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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

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Rainy Ridge Summit Hike Nov 29, 2020

Dog walk with Toffee, Kevin and Mable. Interesting short hike with some rocky section along ridge. Warm and sunny at top although in shade in trees. Snowy in places and microspikes were helpful. About 400 m + 30-40 m regain … Continue reading

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Allsmoke mountain Hike November 2, 2020

Hike with Dave, Roy and Kevin Muddy drive in but good hike. 16 km and 800 m RT Pictures

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Ranger Hill Oct 13, 2020

Fun hike in the snow with Kevin, Dave and the dogs. 450 m and 12? km. Pictures

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Exshaw Mountain Loop May 8, 2020

Parked at school park lot and went across new bridge and over to trailhead, Dry to summit in 1 hr 15 min from car and then decided to do loop which involved slow post holing to waist in the rain/sleet … Continue reading

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Prairie Mountain, Bragg Creek, Kananaskis Dec 21, 2019

  Snowy foggy day but terrible roads and high avi hazard so a good day to do prairie mtn.  Ran into many people we knew from past trips and the internet. Snow was wet and sticky and some balling issues … Continue reading

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