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Snowshoeing – Kananaskis Lake (Lower Lake Trail) – January 24, 2010 (from the archives)
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Sometimes you have no idea the hike you're about to take will turn into a classic....
Lower Lakes is fairly simple, flat terrain with plenty of chances to turn around or turn it into a partial loop.
Nat and I were still breaking in our new snowshoes and a simple lakeside trek in beautiful Kananaskis seemed like the perfect way to get our feet.... er, wet?
Only a few minutes into our
Snowshoeing — Kananaskis Village Loop — January 10, 2010
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
It was almost two years ago, but what we saw still applies today. This isn't a terribly popular trail, likely because almost every time we've set out, there hasn't been enough snow. We've learned to stick with the north side of the trail that leaves from the NW side of the village parking lot, and only attempt the south half of the loop when there's plenty of snow cover to be found.
West Bragg Creek Trail System — Public Review
Monday, April 12th, 2010
There's been a lot of chatter both off and online about the Bragg Creek Trail System and the changes proposed by Alberta Tourism Parks and Recreation. The plan focuses on the area just west of Bragg Creek that is used primarily for cross-country skiing in winter. However the trails are also used by hikers, cyclists and equestrians throughout the summer, despite the fact there is no official
Lower Kananaskis Lake – February 28, 2009
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Not wanting limit our snowshoeing treks to only Highway 40, Dave and I decided to try a short but hopefully scenic route along the Lower Kananaskis Lake. This trail is also located in that deep snow haven, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.Trailhead. Oh yeah, we made the right call:The trailhead sign marker and map were almost overcome by snow... it's easy to see why this is such a favorite area for
Kananaskis — November 22, 2008
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Despite living in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies, I can honestly say there are very few days when the hiking conditions are dramatically cold. Even hiking in -20 C weather isn't a huge deal when you're bundled up and moving fast. Tracking through deep snow will burn a lot of calories and the next thing you know, you're peeling the layers off.The wind is another story, but the odds are pretty
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