Snapped a few photos of the special moment. Feel free to contact me for digital copies.

Hey, I'm a someone that wants to get into hiking but I I'm just one of those people those I don't know how to get into it. I've been looking at hikes up on Instagram and like on another platforms and I'm really new to this so I know the basics that you should probably go with someone, but I don't really know many people that are into hiking and I just it's one of those things that I just wanna start doing even if you know no one's available, but I'm like really deathly afraid of just getting stranded or like I don't know... because hikes are dangerous but it's something that I wanna do really bad and I feel like my like inclination to go on a hike is overriding that fear but going alone doesn't seem like the smartest thing but like it's also something that I want to start doing alone so if there's any other girl on here that has gone hiking by herself, I'd love to know how your experience has been and what things to keep in mind and things like that. I also don't have a vehicle and I live in Calgary.

Finally got around to the classic traverse linking Mt Glasgow, Mt Cornwall, Outlaw Peak and Banded Peak. ~33km and 2300m gain by my watch.

I read Bob Spirko's write up for Mt Glasgow which has some good beta for dodging some bad terrain on the ridge and how the navigate the final slabs. Otherwise the route is relatively easy to follow. Little bit of down climbing off Mt Glasgow, but the real crux is that the summit of Banded Peak is the halfway point and it's a long walk out.

Finally tried out the ridge route that I asked about years ago, it went well! The climb up the cliff band wasn't horrible but I opted to go the long way around on the way back. (Aug 29 2026)

We beat the snow and wound up with a pretty decent weather window. Trail is pretty straightforward. The scree is definitely a grind but at least it means the descent is nice and speedy! Stunning views of Little A Glacier and surrounding peaks.

AllTrails just shows me the length and elevation of the hike it isn’t showing me the estimated time. Want to arrive at sunrise so I need to be sure the timing is precise.

Where is this located, anyone?

I hiked Jimmy Simpson Jr a few weeks back and brought my camera along. This one had some of the best views I’ve experienced this summer, between the views of the glaciers and top of Bow Lake. I accidentally followed the trail for Jimmy Simpson, rather than Jr. which brought us for a detour to the back of the lake. It was amazing to get back to this area after the extended closure from last years rock falls.

There were mixed reviews online, but I would certainly classify this as an easy scramble. Essentially no exposure, just a quick step above a gully. The real danger would be any hikers ahead of you in the gully kicking rocks down. This is on my list of hikes to repeat!

All seasons of weather today, made it interesting

Is there any community to join for solo hiker like me. I am aiming to hike mount temple before the end of September, I am looking for a group or someone to go with.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for hikes in the Canmore/Kananskis area that I can do with my 35lb child in a Thule Sapling hiking backpack that have some decent elevation gains, but no technical hands on scrambling.

I've done Ha Ling with him and Sulphur Skyline in Jasper. The kid loves elevation gains and so do I.

Thanks for the suggestions!

I love hiking, but my wife isn’t super into it, but she wants to try it more. What’s a good hike that’s somewhat easy to do, and also beautiful views?

Have the option of taking either one on the route. Is one "better"? Any info that'd help decide?

Good morning!

Woke up to an unexpected storm with lightning and hail this morning. Luckily I got everything packed up JUST as the rain started, and Im front country camping so I'm typing this in my car.

It had me thinking about my next trip out on Sept 5th though. We don't have the luxury of cooking in our vestibules in bear country so how do you change your systems when it's raining and you haven't had notice to set up a tarp (or you don't carry one)? Do you just hunker down under a tree for your coffee and breakfast and whatever happens, happens? Soggy food and all? Do you risk it and cook in your vestibule? Start hiking without eating first and hope it stops until you absolutely have to sit down and eat?

doing the Sawback from north to south, so parking the car at Norquay and get dropped off at Fish Creek. called a few companies and seems the going rate is about $250 across the board. am i overlooking a cheaper option or is that about the cheapest i'll find ?

I just came back the other day from an Introductory Backpacking class through Mount Royal University. I thought I’d share this amazing place since I can’t seem to find many maps that recognize this trail. The whole trip we took was approximately 38 kms and 1,400 m of elevation gain.

Day 1 we left from the Evan-Thomas Parking Lot in Kananaskis, headed down the Evan-Thomas Fire Road, crossed many creeks and drainages, navigated a massive mudslide, and took detours where washouts blocked the trail. Night 1 we stopped approximately 13.4 kms into the trail at an already impacted campsite with mountain views.

Day 2 we learned off-trail navigation and went through the pass to the west of Evan-Thomas Pass, eventually heading down to Evan-Thomas Lake, then a beautiful mountain meadow for night 2.

Day 3 we hiked up to Paradise Pass for some breathtaking views into Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park and could see down to Piper Pass. After Paradise Pass, we packed up and took the trail this time (no off-trail) to a horse camp about 13.5 kms from the trailhead to spend the night.

Day 4 was a long trek back to the parking lot, but capped off an awesome trip.

These trails are all shown on GemTrek maps (maybe more, but that’s what I had). It’s all worth it if you’re looking for either a very long day hike, or more reasonably, a three-night backpacking trip.

My last photo shows the approximate route we took, the blue markers being where we camped, and the purple marker being Paradise Pass.

Happy to answer any questions about this trail, my program, campsites, or anything.

Pictures 4,5 taken August 24
Pictures 2,7,8 taken August 25
Pictures 1,2,3,9 taken August 26

1. Schmutwood Peak. 2. Middle Sister 3. Cascade Mountain. 4. East Rundle. 5. Devils Thumb. 6. Big Beehive

I understand for the privacy of the deceased, but I always wonder the circumstances of the death on hikes popular like that

Thank you to the two hikers today (Aug 29) who let the two teen boys hike along side for the sunrise at Smutwood Peak. This Mama is grateful for your kindness. Thank you!!

I want to eventually do mount temple in a couple years. I just wanted some suggestions on some good scrambles I could use for practice. Some that ive already done are yamnuska, cirque peak, tent ridge, vision quest scramble, and i plan to do smutwood peak soon.

Hi! My friends and I just started hiking. We've done Prairie View Trail and Prairie Mountain. Any suggestions on our next few ones? I'm still not into scrambling, if there are trails without it or very very minimal at least that we can do. Checked the alltrails app too and tiktok/youtube, but would love some insight here as well :)

Does King Creek and Tent Ridge have scrambling?

Greatly appreciated, thank you!

Coming from Ontario, we were so lucky to have excellent, clear weather. Aug 23-26

Day 1 - Lake Louise loop (little beehive/devils thumb/big beehive)

Day 2 - EEOR

Day 3 - Moraine Lake Sentinel Pass

Day 4 - Tent Ridge

Our bodies are beaten up, but a huge shoutout to Canmore, all the great restaurants, all the local beers and the scenery that fuelled us.