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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Anderson Peak and Lost Mountain

August 6, 2022. Visiting a pair of summits near Waterton’s Red Rock Canyon. Region: Waterton Lakes National Park. Traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina and Ktunaxa First Nations Distance: 18.2 km round trip Total Ascent: 1325 m Elevation of Objective: 2692 m (Anderson Peak), 2513 m (Lost Mountain) Total Time: 7h 16m Safety and […]

Laughing Falls

August 1, 2022. Fun family hiking along the Yoho River. Region: Yoho National Park. Traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Stoney, and Blackfoot First Nations Distance: 11.4 km round-trip Total Ascent: Approximately 200 m Total Time: 3h 20m Safety and Disclaimer The family and I paid another visit to Takakkaw Falls this summer. Last time we […]

Hawkins Horseshoe Part 1: Aahkoinimaiistak (Mount Blakiston)

July 24, 2022. An amazing high level ridge walk, starting off with a visit to Waterton’s tallest summit. Region: Waterton Lakes National Park. Traditional Territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina, and Ktunaxa First Nations. Distance: 24 km loop Total Ascent: 2200 m Elevation of Objective: 2910 m (Aahkoinimaiisták/Blakiston), 2607 m ( Mount Hawkins), 2728 m […]

Mount Fisher

June 30, 2022. Scrambling to the summit of an iconic peak in Southeast British Columbia. Region: Fort Steele, British Columbia. Traditional territory of the Ktunaxa First Nation. Distance: 9 km round-trip Elevation Gain: 1345 m Elevation of Objective: 2843 m Total Time: 9h 30m Safety and Disclaimer Mount Fisher is a striking peak in Southeast […]

Mount Proctor

June 29, 2022. A race against inclement weather to the top of one of Fernie’s best known mountains. Region: Fernie, British Columbia. Traditional territory of the Ktunaxa First Nation Distance: 19.7 km loop Elevation Gain: 1401 m Elevation of Objective: 2391 m Total Time: 7h 6m Safety and Disclaimer For my first hike in the […]