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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I reached the trailhead at Joffre Lakes around 6:30 in the evening, when the light was already softening and most people were on their way back down. By 6:45 I set out on the trail, conscious of the late hour but eager to experience the beauty of all three lakes rather than stopping at the
I left Whistler at half past ten in the morning, when the air was still fresh and the valley lay in a soft light. The road led me along the river, and after about a kilometre of walking I decided to leave the path for a moment and descend towards the water. From down there
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📍 Rainbow Lake Trail, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada📅 Date: 04.08.2025 👣 Distance: 16.6 km round trip⬆️ Elevation Gain: 930 m🕒 Time: Approx. 6–7 hours🥾 Trail Type: Return It was a clear summer morning in Whistler when I set out on the Rainbow Trail, one of those alpine hikes that promises not only a challenge for
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Loggers Lake via Riverside & Lower Ridge Trail📍 Whistler, British Columbia, Canada📅 Date: 01.08.2025 👣 Distance: 10.3 km round trip⬆️ Elevation Gain: 379 m🕒 Time: Approx. 3–4 hours🥾 Trail Type: Loop📌 Route: Riverside Trail → Lower Ridge Trail → Loggers Lake → Return loop 🌲 Trail Overview: The hike to Loggers Lake begins just south
