This week I FINALLY made it out to Gorman Lake. It’s one of the classic local trails in Golden, and I’m so happy that I got to go on a spectacular day like this! I woke up at 5am randomly, … Read More
As with many things this year, the way to get in to Lake O’Hara has changed since we wrote this blog last year. Before we delve into what’s different, here’s what’s still the same: Day use areas are open The … Read More
In 2019 I moved away from Banff and set up home in a town called Golden, 90 minutes west of Banff in British Columbia. I miss the hustle and community of Banff, the pace of life here is far more … Read More
The National Parks opened on June 1, 2020 after their closure from the Covid-19 pandemic. I was SO excited to get back out on the trails again. From the moment the trip was planned, through the pre-trip preparation and looking … Read More
Parks Canada Reservations for this summer at Lake O’Hara open next week, and if you haven’t already heard of it that’s probably because it’s the most exclusive area of Yoho. The stars really have to align to enable you to … Read More
Here’s an event not to be missed! The Interpretive Guides Association present their inaugural event; Wild About Nature. If you’re interested in the outdoors, in guiding, hiking, or enjoying the beautiful Rocky Mountains, you’re going to want to head to … Read More
In a strange twist of fate, my last big hike to finish the 2018 season was in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, and my first hike to kick off this 2019 season was also the Grand Canyon… in the Blue Mountains, … Read More
Last week I spoke about how January often feels like the longest month… that is NOT the case this year! We’re enjoying spring like weather (following some crazy cold -30 days) it’s been up hovering around 0 degrees. In the … Read More
January often feels like the longest month in Banff, days are short and cold, and whilst there are plenty of lovely cosy places to warm up with a delicious hot chocolate, it’s the time we naturally start dreaming of the … Read More
I was lucky enough to get out into the mountains for 4 days again this weekend just gone, on the Skyline trail in Jasper. This really has been the summer that keeps on giving for me, I want to sit … Read More