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 […]

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 […]

Mount Siyeh

July 27, 2024. Scrambling to the summit of a “10,000-er” along Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road. Region: Glacier National Park, Montana. Traditional Territory of the Kootenai, Blackfeet, Salish and Pend D’Oreille peoples Distance: 14.27 km round-trip Total Ascent: 1225 m Elevation of Objective: 3054 m Total Time: 8h 6m Safety and Disclaimer The last outing […]

Highline Trail & Grinnell Glacier Overlook

July 26, 2024. A full-day hike on a popular trail high above Going-to-the-Sun Road with a short, sharp climb to a spectacular viewpoint above Grinnell Glacier. Region: Glacier National Park, Montana. Traditional Territory of the Kootenai, Blackfeet, Salish and Pend D’Oreille peoples Distance: 21.5 km point-to-point Total Elevation Gain and Loss: 749 m gain, 1424 […]

Elbow Lake & Rae Glacier

July 13, 2024. An enjoyable journey to a popular lake and diminutive glacier in K-country. Region: Kananaskis Country. Traditional territory of the Stoney, Tsuu T’ina, and Blackfoot First Nations Distance: 8.3 km round-trip Total Ascent: 400 m Elevation of Objective: approx 2350 m Total Time: 3h 48m Safety and Disclaimer Elbow Lake is a picturesque […]

Forum Peak & Akamina Ridge

October 8, 2022. A scramble to a summit on the Alberta/B.C. boulder followed by an iconic Southern Rockies ridge walk. Region: Waterton Lakes National Park and Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park. Traditional territory of Blackfoot and Ktunaxa First Nations. Distance: 20.2 km loop Total Ascent: 1260 m Elevation of Objective: 2415 m (Forum Peak), 2600 m (Akamina […]

Stanley Glacier Trail

July 16, 2020. A scenic hike in Kootenay National Park, featuring glaciers, cliffs, boulders and waterfalls. Region: Kootenay National Park. Traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Tsuu T’ina, and Blackfoot First Nations. Distance: 11 km round-trip Total Ascent: 395 m Total Time: 3h 55m Safety and Disclaimer After an absence of several years, my family returned to Kootenay National […]

West Mendenhall Glacier Trail

August 9, 2019. A guided hike to a viewpoint above the Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau, Alaska. Region: Tongass National Forest, USA. Traditional territory of the Tlingit people Distance: 6.4 km round-trip Total Ascent: 214 m Elevation of objective: 221 m Total time: 2h 57m (as part of a diverse guided hiking group) Safety and Disclaimer This year’s summer […]