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2017: Top 5

July 24, 2018December 31, 2017 by Anna Powell

As the year 2017 draws to a close I’m taking a pause from the #150for150 and taking an indulgent look back at the most incredible year of adventuring. From Assinniboine to the Wapta and everything in between, here’s a quick … Read More

Skiing

May 10, 2018November 17, 2017 by Anna Powell

Last week’s post was a little bit of me being in denial about ski season starting and my not being there to enjoy it! Since then, my newsfeed has been flooded with photos and videos of some epic looking early season powder … Read More

Wildlife

June 14, 2018September 30, 2017 by Anna Powell

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

Skyline

June 14, 2018September 22, 2017 by Anna Powell

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

Assinniboine fun

June 14, 2018September 2, 2017 by Anna Powell

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

Larch Season

July 23, 2018October 30, 2016 by Anna Powell

I love the fall – it’s my favourite season. I love the crisp, every-shortening days, the magnificent display of colours contrasted with a dusting of snow on the mountain tops and the clear blue skies. I love the crunch of … Read More

Lake Minnewanka from Aylmer Lookout - photo by Anna Powell @AnnasBanff

Mount Aylmer

July 24, 2018May 10, 2016 by Anna Powell

I’m reading “The Golden Spruce” by John Vaillant at the moment. Whilst I was away, I read this passage comparing humans and trees and their constant battle to reach higher and live longer. It culminated in: “Simply by daring to … Read More