Crypt Lake

September 16, 2023. A beautiful day on Waterton’s most famous trail. Region: Waterton Lakes National Park. Traditional territory of the Tsuu T’ina, Ktunaxa, and Blackfoot First Nations Distance: 17.4 km return Elevation Gain: 675 m Elevation of Objective: 1946 m Total Time: 7h 5m Safety and Disclaimer Sooner or later, this blog was going to […]

Mount Haig and Gravenstafel Ridge

August 5, 2023. A return to Mount Haig to deal with the “unfinished business” of Gravenstafel Ridge. Region: Castle Mountain Resort. Traditional territory of the Tsuu T’ina, Ktunaxa, and Blackfoot First Nations Distance: 13.9 km loop Total Ascent: 1550 m Elevation of Objective: 2610 m (Mount Haig), 2393 m (Gravenstafel Ridge) Total Time: 6h 26m […]

Syncline Mountain

July 29, 2023. Tagging 2 of the 3 peaks of a distinctive mountain in the Castle Wilderness. Region: Castle Wilderness. Traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina, and Ktunaxa First Nations Distance: Approximately 12km – my various apps varied wildly on this one Total Ascent: 1320 m due to elevation loss and gain between summits […]

The West Coast Trail – Part 4: Tsusiat Falls to Pachena Bay

July 10-11, 2023. The fourth and final part of a 7-day trek along the world-famous West Coast Trail. You can read part 3 here. Region: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations Distance: Approximately 25 km for this segment (based on the official map, actual distance travelled […]

The West Coast Trail – Part 3: Cribs Creek to Tsusiat Falls

July 9, 2023. Part 3 of a 7-day trek along the world-famous West Coast Trail While previous posts have dealt with 2-day chunks of this trip, Part 3 will encompass only one day since it was packed with so many interesting things. You can read Part 2 here. Region: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Traditional […]

The West Coast Trail – Part 2: Camper Bay to Cribs Creek

July 7-8, 2023. The second part of a 7-day trek along the world-famous West Coast Trail You can read part 1 here. Region: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations Distance: Approximately 20 km for this segment (based on the official map, actual distance travelled is longer) […]

The West Coast Trail – Part 1: Gordon River to Camper Bay

July 5-6, 2023. The first part of a 7-day trek along the world-famous West Coast Trail Region: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations Distance: Approximately 13 km for this segment (based on the official map, actual distance travelled is longer) Total Time: 2 days This past […]

Ninastako (Chief Mountain)

June 17, 2023. An ascent of the most iconic peak in Blackfoot Territory. Region: Blackfeet Indian Reservation & Glacier National Park, Montana Distance: 12.6 km round-trip Total Ascent: 1102 m Elevation of Objective: 2769 m Total Time: 7h 25m Safety and Disclaimer The flat mountaintop could be seen from many locations, and it became one […]

Deadman Peak

June 7, 2023. Scrambling on a clear day to an impressive peak in the Crowsnest Pass Region: Crowsnest Pass. Traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Tsuu T’ina, and Blackfoot First Nations Distance: 15.3 km Total Ascent: 1136 m Elevation of Objective: 2570 m Total Time: 7h 7m Safety and Disclaimer Deadman Peak is an unofficial summit […]

Bertha Peak – “Gullies” route

June 3, 2023. Route finding and moderate scrambling to the top of Bertha Peak. Region: Paahtómahksikimi/Waterton Lakes National Park. Traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina, and Ktunaxa First Nations Distance: 1.9 km one-way from the Bertha Lake campground Elevation Gain: 665m from the Bertha Lake campgournd Elevation of Objective: 2450m Time: 2 hours one-way […]