Opinion: A stunning area that showcases the grandeur and beauty of the Canadian Rockies, with many beautiful lakes and expansive views, not to mention the sheer profusion of flowers. Allow several days (minimum 3-5) in order to get the most out of exploring this area. Our six-day itinerary is not the easiest, given the big … Continue reading Egypt Lakes, 24-29 Jul 2022
Opinion: Wow! How come it took us so long to visit this area? Despite the smoky conditions, which led to a more muted experience, the grandeur and beauty of the Skoki Valley and surroundings was captivating and left us wanting more. I mean, there were huge mountains in all directions and half-a-dozen or so gorgeous … Continue reading Skoki Valley, 11-13 Sep 2022
Opinion: One of my favourite fallback areas to explore, especially when I'm out of other ideas or options. An easy hike in to the lake, although good camping spots are at a premium (especially when conditions are as damp as they were at the time of our trip), with several great destinations to visit. A … Continue reading Blowdown Lake, 2-3 Oct 2021
Day 7: Marvel Lake campground to Mount Shark trailhead: 13 km, +190 m, -230 m, 3 h 18 m Marvel Lake campground to Warden Cabin: 6.4 km (1 hr 30 min; +45 m, -110 m)Warden Cabin to Mount Shark trailhead: 6.6 km (1 hr 48 min; +145 m, -120 m) Well that was a cooler … Continue reading Mount Assiniboine Day 7, 21 Sep 2019
Day 6: Magog campground to Marvel Lake campground: 15 km, +260 m, -635 m, 6 h 0 m Magog Campground to Wonder Pass: 5.1 km (1 hr 40 min; +210 m, -35 m)Wonder Pass to Marvel Lake/Marvel Pass junction: 3.2 km (1 hr 10 min; +10 m, -380 m)Marvel Lake/Pass junction to east end of … Continue reading Mount Assiniboine Day 6, 20 Sep 2019
Day 5: Wonder Pass and Gloria & Marvel Lake viewpoints: 16 km, +520 m, 7 h 45 m Campground to Wonder Pass: 5.6 km (2 hr 24 min; +245 m, -60 m)Wonder Pass to Gloria Lake viewpoint: 2 km (1 hr 40 min; +20 m, -140 m)Gloria Lake viewpoint to Marvel Lake viewpoint: 1.6 km … Continue reading Mount Assiniboine Day 5, 19 Sep 2019
Day 4: Nub Peak (via Assiniboine Lodge): 14.5 km, 610 m, 6 h 45 m Magog Lake return: 3 km (1 hr 20 min; +60 m, -60 m)Campground to the Nublet: 3.5 km (1 hr 50 min; +335 m, -20 m)Nublet to Nub Peak: 1.3 km (50 min; +215 m, -0 m)Nub Peak to Assiniboine … Continue reading Mount Assiniboine Day 4, 18 Sep 2019
Day 3: Cerulean Lake, Elizabeth Lake, the Niblet, and Assiniboine Lodge: 12 km, 285 m, 6 h 23 m Magog Campground to Cerulean Lake: 3.0 km (1 hr 28 min; +25 m, -15 m)Cerulean Lake to the Niblet via Elizabeth Lake: 4.25 km (2 hr 5 min; +220 m, -40 m)The Niblet to Assiniboine Lodge: … Continue reading Mount Assiniboine Day 3, 17 Sep 2019
Day 2: Allenby Junction to Lake Magog: 9 km, +370 m, -85 m, 3 h 20 m Allenby Junction campground to Assiniboine Pass: 4.75 km (2 hr; +280 m)Assiniboine Pass to Mount Assiniboine Lodge: 2.5 km (50 min; +40 m, -60 m)Mount Assiniboine Lodge to Magog Campground: 1.75 km (30 min; +50 m, -25 m) … Continue reading Mount Assiniboine Day 2, 16 Sep 2019
Day 1: Mount Shark trailhead to Allenby Junction: 17 km, +250 m, -110 m, 5 h 10 m Banff to Canmore: 25 km (20 m)Breakfast in CanmoreCanmore to Mount Shark trailhead: 44 km (1 hr)Mount Shark trailhead to first rest: 8 km (2 hr; +70 m, -90 m)First rest to Bryant Creek Shelter: 5 km … Continue reading Mount Assiniboine Day 1, 15 Sep 2019
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