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 […]