Brazeau Loop

August 21-25, 2026. Five days of meadows, valleys, and mountain passes at the southern border of Jasper National Park. Region: Jasper National Park. Traditional Territory of the Stoney Nakoda, Cree (Nêhiyawak), Secwépemc, and Dane-zaa peoples, as well as the Aseniwuche Winewak and Mountain Métis communities. Distance: 87 km Total Ascent: 2150 m Total Time: 5 days […]

Skoki Valley and Lake Merlin

August 9-11, 2026. Three days hiking with two nights at the iconic Skoki Lodge. Region: Banff National Park. Traditional territory of the Tsuu T’ina, Stoney, Ktunaxa, and Blackfoot First Nations Trailhead to Skoki Lodge via Deception Pass: 11km one-way Lake Merlin from Skoki Lodge: 7.7km round-trip Skoki Lodge to trailhead via Packer’s Pass: 11.6km one-way Trailhead […]

Mount Carthew

July 11, 2026. Bagging an easy summit in Waterton above the popular Carthew Alderson trail. Region: Waterton Lakes National Park. Traditional territory of the Tsuu T’ina, Ktunaxa, and Blackfoot First Nations Distance: 18.8 km round-trip Total Ascent: 1139 m Elevation of Objective: 2636 m Total Time: 5h 32m Safety and Disclaimer Of the trio of peaks above the Carthew-Alderson trail […]

Ben Nevis

May 31, 2026. Hiking in the rain to the highest point in the United Kingdom. Region: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area, Scotland, UK Distance: 16.2 km round-trip Total ascent: 1347 m Elevation of objective: 1345 m Total time: 5h 10m Safety and Disclaimer After hiking the West Highland Way I stayed an […]

The West Highland Way

May 24 – 31, 2026. A walk into the Scottish Highlands along the country’s most famous long-distance hiking trail. Region: Scottish Highlands, including Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Distance: 156 km* Total Ascent: 4077 m* Total Time: 7 days Safety and Disclaimer * these are the published totals. In my day-by-day account I’ll […]

Donjek (Dän Zhür) Route

August 19-26, 2025. A long backcountry adventure featuring spectacular scenery and challenging terrain in Kluane National Park. Region: Kluane National Park. Traditional territory of the Kluane First Nation Distance: 111 km Total Ascent: 3510 m Total Time: 8 days Safety and Disclaimer “This is the law of the Yukon, and ever she makes it plain: ‘Send not your foolish […]

Yoho Peak

August 1, 2025. Scrambling to the summit of Yoho National Park’s eponymous peak. Region: Yoho National Park. Traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Stoney, and Blackfoot First Nations Distance: 25.5 km round-trip from Twin Falls backcountry campground Total Ascent: 1280 m from Twin Falls backcountry campground Elevation of Objective: 2760 m Total Time: 9h 34m Safety and Disclaimer I’ve had […]

Newman Peak and Avion Ridge

July 8, 2025. A long, beautiful loop route in Waterton that lends itself well to multi-day backpacking or a big day trip. Region: Waterton Lakes National Park. Traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina, and Ktunaxa First Nations Distance: 29.3 km Newman Peak 2517 m Avion Ridge 2448 m Total Time: 7h 25m Safety and […]

Mount Richards

June 19, 2025. Engaging route-finding and scrambling in Waterton Lakes National Park. Region: Waterton Lakes National Park. Traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina, and Ktunaxa First Nations Distance: 21 km round-trip (this includes about 1 extra km hiked to avoid a bear) Total Ascent: 1196 m according to my GPS – others who have […]

Morin Peak

May 31, 2025. Tagging an unofficial peak neighbouring one of the Crowsnest Pass’s most popular early-season objectives. Region: Crowsnest Pass. Traditional Territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina and Ktunaxa First Nations Distance: 2.2 km round-trip from South Livingstone Peak Total Ascent: 240 m due to repeated loss and gain of altitude out-and-back from South Livingstone […]