I hiked from Brazeau Lake to John-John campsite then onward to Jonas Cutoff then arriving at Four Point campsite. According to my Coros Pace 3, I hiked 35km with 1300 metres of elevation gain. It took about nine hours. This was the highlight of the trip. I crossed a river, encountered a grizzly bear, explored a high elevation plateau, crossed a high elevation pass, saw a caribou antler, heard a wolf howling at night, and much more. The Hike The day started with the ford acros

After waking up at Boulder Creek campsite, I hiked to Brazeau Lake. According to my Coros Pace 3, it was 21km with 313 metres of elevation gain. The route follows alongside the river. The trail was easy to follow. The hike took about 4 hours. I was at Brazeau Lake shortly after lunch. The Hike From the Boulder Creek campsite, I hiked along the trail through the forest leading to Brazeau Lake After following the trail through the forest, I arrived at a bridge. While standing o

The Brazeau Loop is located in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is approximately 82km with about 2300 metres of elevation gain. The route traverses alongside a river, beautiful vistas crossing several passes, panoramic valleys, and a stunning lake. The route is not particularly busy. Most campsites had remaining sites available and I hiked the trail mostly alone. I suspect it may be less busy due to the washed out bridge that requires fording a river. According to

Sinister 7 Ultra takes place in Crowsnest Pass in the Canadian Rockies nearby Coleman, Alberta. The 50 mile course traverses the slopes of Mount Tecumseh and over the shoulder of the Seven Sisters Mountain. The route includes approximately 2900 metres of elevation gain, many creek crossings, navigating roots and mud, and steep climbs. The Course Driving... With a start time at 10:30am, there was plenty of time to eat, hydrate and so forth. The 50 mile event starts at the Yor

The Iceline trail is one of the most scenic hikes within Yoho National Park. Along the way, you'll see many glaciers, waterfalls, tarns, alpine flora and fauna. Yoho National Park is vast with many sights and sounds. The Hike Beginning from Yoho Lake, the trail ascends through pine forest emerging into alpine amidst the remnants of glacial moraines. Flowers grow among the rocks. We saw the extensive rocky areas revealed by the receding glaciers. Even in the summer months, it

Yoho Lake is slightly over 4km (8km return) in Yoho National Park. The trail climbs steadily from the trail-head to the lake. However, it never really feels too difficult. While hiking the trail, you can enjoy views of Takakkaw Falls, beautiful flowers, a spectacular lake, Mount Wapta and, possibly, wildlife. Once at Yoho Lake, you'll find campsites, picnic style tables, bear cache, and outhouses. The Hike Beginning at the Whiskey Jack Hostel parking lot, the trail ascends th

Beginning at the parking lot for the Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel, this hike ascends up the Mosquito Valley. With brief views of nearby mountains, the trail will lead you alongside Mosquito Creek. Continuing along the trail, you'll arrive at Mosquito Creek Mo5 Campground. This is a place for an overnight or a rest stop for lunch. There are picnic tables and pit toilets. From the campground, you can make your way further up the valley or, by backtracking a short distance,

Bow Glacier Falls are located in Banff National Park. Emerging as melt-water from the Wapta Icefield, Bow Glacier Falls is the birth of the Bow River. The Bow Glacier Falls hike provides a hands-on experience with the source of water for many people. It highlights the importance of wilderness. The Hike To reach the trail-head, we drove along the Icefields Parkway until we got to the turnoff for Bow Lake. It is well signed. From the parking lot for Bow Lake, we walked around B

Rockbound Lake sits behind Castle Mountain in Banff National Park. The trail (19km out and back) is a steady climb through a diverse forest toward the cliffs of Castle Mountain. From there, the trail crosses into open meadows alongside Tower Lake. Circumventing Tower Lake, the trail ascends a short cliff band to Rockbound Lake (picture below). The Hike To reach the trail-head from Banff, drive for approximately 25mins along hwy 1A. The parking lot for Rockbound lake is well m

Cirque Peak is a 2,993 metre mountain located west of Dolomite Pass in the Bow River Valley accessible from the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. Cirque Peak is an aesthetically pleasing mountain nearby Helen Lake. The parking lot can fill up quickly so arrive early! Helen Lake The hike to Helen Lake is very straightforward. The Helen Lake Trail is located at a signed parking lot on the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93), right next to Bow Lake, and roughly 30km northwest of