photo by Dan @Mrmiyagi267 Banff sits just a stone’s throw from the border of Alberta and it’s more mountainous neighbour, British Columbia. In fact, Banff is situated in the farthest west part of Alberta and the rest of the province is … Read More
Once Thanksgiving hits it’s really just one holiday after another for the rest of the year. It’s really no wonder everyone wakes up on January 1st with ambitions to eat less and workout more… Halloween follows Canadian Thanksgiving, which is … Read More
There are some weeks that the global situation feels very close, very real and very scary. This week was one of them, and it makes me recognise how fortunate I am to live in a community where I feel safe … Read More
I’ve already covered ptarmigan and marmot, but I felt wildlife deserved their own dedicated page (and I ran into a grizzly.. not literally.. at the weekend, and bear 148 was shot by a hunter in BC *sad face* so it’s a wildlife-y week). … 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
It’s been a fun and busy couple of weeks in Banff – I missed last week’s #150for150 as I was away in Assinniboine. For my birthday this year some friends and colleagues bought me a flight in to Assinniboine Lodge, … Read More
This has been an incredible long, hot, dry summer so far, and we could really use some rain to keep the fires at bay. The forest fires across Canada are especially horrific this year, and the normally crisp, clean air … Read More
Most mountain tops are now clear from snow… which can only mean one thing! It’s summit season! Each time I check a hike off the list I think I add two or three more (this can be extrapolated to all … Read More
As always, we kick of the new year with LOTS of things going on in Banff & the Bow Valley. Banff’s Big Taste starts this week, kicking off with fresh tracks & mountain lunch at Lake Louise Ski Resort. This is … Read More
One of the things I love THE MOST about living in this town is sharing it with other people. The excitement, joy and overwhelming awe on people’s faces is mirrored in my own. When I collected Donna and Lucy from … Read More