April 25, 2020
Loop Ridge
I can't say Loop is a premier hike, but it doesn't fall into a bottom category either. It's worth...
April 23, 2020
Mockingbird Lookout
The views from Mockingbird make it worth your time - they are 100x better than the "view" from Blue...
April 19, 2020
Blue Hill Lookout
I can't really recommend Blue Hill Lookout as a premier hike but it'll do in a pinch when you...
April 19, 2020
Wigwam Ridge
As with many of my "Covid Hikes", Wigwam Ridge is a long drive from my house. This was a...
April 18, 2020
Dawson Hill
Despite the lack of views and the snow globe hiking yet again this "spring" I found myself enjoying the...
April 16, 2020
Pringle, Mount
It wasn't about the hike or the views, it was about getting out of the house and the city...
April 14, 2020
Okotoks Mountain
The summit ridge was longer than expected, the views were about as underwhelming as expected.
April 13, 2020
Corral Creek Mountain & Cutline Ridge
I have to say that I enjoyed Corral Creek Mountain more than I thought I would, especially with fresh...
April 12, 2020
Johnson Creek Ridge & Cell Phone Ridge
It was truly strange how much I was enjoying myself at this point considering how dull the weather was...
April 9, 2020
Indian Graves & Willow Creek Ridge
I'm not going to sugarcoat it. If it weren't for Covid-19 and the many restrictions around hiking and closed...
April 9, 2020
Stimson Creek Hills
I have to admit that this little hike is pretty underwhelming. I wouldn't recommend driving all the way from...
March 21, 2020
Quartzite Peak
Summit Elevation (m): 2865Trip Date: March 21 2020Elevation Gain (m): 1050 Round Trip Time (hr): 8.5 Total Trip Distance (km): 19 Quick...
March 15, 2020
Dolomite Circuit, The
I was very satisfied to ski this circuit again after 12 years. It was easier and simpler than I...
March 11, 2020
McLean Hill
As my habit has been over the past few weeks, I found myself driving west of YYC towards the...
March 10, 2020
Taipiti Ridge & Ranger Hill
I could feel myself losing motivation to ascend Prairie Mountain in 80 kph winds after work on Tuesday, March...
January 20, 2020
Wilderness Canoe Tripping – Tips, Tricks & Gear
I have done more than a few wilderness canoe (and hiking) trips over the past 20 years and my...
December 30, 2019
Helena Ridge East
Summit Elevation (m): 2560 Latest Trip Date: Monday, December 30, 2019 Elevation Gain (m): 1100 Round Trip Time (hr):...
December 25, 2019
2019 Reflections on Explor8ion
I would like to take a moment to to wish all my friends and readers a very happy Christmas...
December 23, 2019
Sunshine Landing (GR882573)
This is a highly recommended option for a safe training day when other objectives are too dangerous or you...
November 16, 2019
Mustang Hills, The
Since I now live in SW Calgary and am essentially neighbors with Wietse, we can do things like drive...
November 11, 2019
Sibbald Five, The
An easy ramble along a number of front range foothills with some surprising views and a lot of unsurprising...
October 31, 2019
Praise for the Weekend Warrior!
Kudos to the MANY weekend warrior hacks like myself who may not exude much "stoke" but we definitely DO...
October 20, 2019
Wind Ridge
With snow blanketing the Rockies pretty early in the Fall of 2019, it's been difficult to find worthwhile objectives...
