May 23, 2020
Carry | John Ware | Muley | Forked Ridge
Honestly this set of 4 "summits" was a nice day out (better than sitting on the couch) but it...
May 17, 2020
Chimney Rock
I recommend this hike for people looking for a front range hike with a bit of scrambling and some...
May 16, 2020
Piitaistakis | The Dog | Livingstone South | Morin Peak
I highly recommend this four peak day for early season scramblers. The trick is finding the right balance between...
May 9, 2020
Hearts | Spades | Clubs | Diamonds | Poker
Wietse and I agreed that despite initial misgivings on these small "nothing" objectives, they did sport some pretty sweet...
May 5, 2020
Black Mountain
I enjoyed Black Mountain as a short, easy hike with very interesting landscapes and natural features. I highly recommend...
May 2, 2020
Iron Ridge
I highly recommend Iron Ridge for anyone short on time but wanting great views of the Crowsnest Pass area.
May 2, 2020
Bluff Mountain & Greenhill Ridge
I would rate Bluff Mountain as an excellent and easy scramble via the SE ridge and I would highly...
April 30, 2020
Lesueur Ridge
This is a perfect family hike for a Sunday afternoon - just pick a day without too much of...
April 28, 2020
Two Pines & Last Break (Lyon)
Within 30 minutes of leaving the parking lot in Bragg Creek I was already at the summit of Two...
April 25, 2020
Saskatoon Mountain
I used to scoff at the idea of hiking Saskatoon Mountain. The fact that it was our "twofer" peak...
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...
