May 15, 2021
Scalp Peak & Skeleton Mountain
Scalp Peak and Skeleton Mountain are some of those front range mountains that sat on my list for a...
May 1, 2021
Bellevue Hill
I wasn't in a hurry whatsoever as I started ascended scree / grass slopes on the east side of...
April 17, 2021
“Haig Ridge” & FHR Ski Traverse
In the summer of 2020 while day tripping Mount Jellicoe and Prairie Lookout I happened to notice a ridge...
April 2, 2021
Sparwood Ridge (Natal Lookout)
I had a nice day traveling in a "new" area with some unique views but there is enough route...
March 20, 2021
Old Baldy | Marble | Corkscrew Mountain
Reflecting on the day, we enjoyed some great spring hiking and managed almost 2k vertical and ~27km of hiking...
March 20, 2021
Limestone Mountain (Lookout)
Limestone Mountain is definitely worth doing but likely not as a sole objective if you're driving the 2.5-3 hours...
March 17, 2021
Willson Peak
If you choose a warm, windless day make sure you give yourself time to enjoy Ephraim's summit register goodies...
February 27, 2021
Helena Ridge East
I highly recommend this tour for those days when you just want a low key, safe day in the...
February 15, 2021
Ochre Spring Peak – Ski Tour
Despite skin troubles on the ascent I enjoyed skiing Ochre Spring Peak more than the hike and would highly...
January 30, 2021
Elaphus Peak
What a day! Elaphus may never be high on anyone's list - especially for a ski objective - but...
January 9, 2021
Crowfoot, Little
It felt good to be out near the Wapta again with the wild scenery it always gives us.
January 1, 2021
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I know that 2020 was a nasty year for many folks and let me say right...
December 31, 2020
Prairie Mountain (2020)
I meet the same folks time and again and have run into more friends here than anywhere else in...
December 30, 2020
Wolverine Ridge (+ Purple Mound)
Wolverine Ridge is a nice ski objective when the weather isn't perfect or when you aren't sure about snow...
December 28, 2020
Burstall Pass (South)
It's been a while since I skied to Burstall Pass. It used to be my go to spot for...
December 7, 2020
Old Dutch Man Peak
Obviously a small "peak" like Old Dutch Man is never going to make any top 10 lists, but it...
December 7, 2020
Fly Hill
Fly Hill is a classic "Spirko hike". A front range bump with some great views, tiring mid-route height losses...
December 5, 2020
Well Site & Hat Mountain
Why would anyone ever bother with those two "peaks"?! Driving 5-6 hours round trip from YYC just to hike...
November 28, 2020
Junction Lookout | “Hill 651038” | Green Mountain | Hoffman Hill
Neither Wietse or I were really in the mood for front range hiking but we decided it would be...
November 12, 2020
Adventure Photography – Gear, Tips & Tricks
I've been asked many times for some tips & tricks regarding photography and digital photography gear and while I've...
