This morning, starting from the parking area by Highway 1, the trail immediately led me into a gentle but steady ascent through dense fir forest. For the first 1.4 km, the trees closed in around me, their shade offering a cool respite—even if the day would soon warm considerably. Through intermittent clearings I likely glimpsed […]
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September 1, 2025 – The morning air carried a crisp clarity as I set out on my 18 km journey from the parking lot, embarking on the Twin Falls loop in Yoho National Park. The trail rose over 771 meters, but the enchantment along the way made every step a passage through wonder. Almost immediately,
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On the morning of August 30th, 2025, at exactly ten o’clock, I set out on one of the most rewarding hikes in the Canadian Rockies: the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail at Lake Louise. The trail stretches over 13.8 kilometers with an elevation gain of 591 meters, and it truly feels like a journey through
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When I set out from the turquoise waters of Lake Louise on this late August day, the air was still cool and fresh, and the peaks that tower above the valley seemed to shimmer in the early sunlight. The path began immediately with a steady uphill climb through the dense forest, and although the ascent
My day along the Icefields Parkway reads like a love letter to the Rockies—every turn, trail, and turquoise lake etched in my memory. Let me transport this back to those moments, weaving in some stories behind the mountains and the lake that stole my heart. Just a few km from the Beauty Creek, I stopped
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I began my day at the end of the Maligne Lake road, stepping onto the fire road trailhead that lead me upward through the quiet lodgepole pine forest. The first 2.5 km were shrouded in shade—no vistas, just the peaceful hush of the woods, a gentle reminder that beauty often waits patiently behind layers of
Rearguard Falls I started with Rearguard Falls, because I missed the parking lot of Lost Lake Trai. Well, so I followed the path down to the falls themselves. The descent led me through the forest until I stood at the viewing platform, where the water of the Fraser River thundered over the rocks with enormous
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When I arrived at the starting point of the Swift Creek Lookout trail in Valemount, the river greeted me with its steady rush of cold, clear water. The path began gently beside the riverbank, but I knew that the easy start would not last long. Soon, the trail tilted upward, and the steep section revealed
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I set out this morning for a short but rewarding walk in Wells Gray Provincial Park, making my way to the Triple Decker Falls. The trail is only about one kilometre one way, so it felt like a pleasant stroll through the forest rather than a strenuous hike. The falls take their name from their
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In the morning I began my day in North Thompson River Provincial Park, where I set out on the North Thompson River Long Loop. The path led me through dense forest, sprinkled with patches of sunlight, and soon I reached the banks of the North Thompson River. The broad, calm waters moved steadily along, and
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