Mr. GeoK and I ventured into the Highwood Pass again on Saturday. We first hiked Arethusa Cirque about 10 years ago, and have done the straightforward 5 km loop at least once each year since. It's one of our "go to" hikes when we're introducing other families to one of our favourite outdoor activities. This …
Continue reading Hiking Kananaskis Country – Arethusa Cirque
I'm scrambling a bit to meet the posting deadline for this challenge. (In fact, I think I'm already a day late.) For some reason, I'm finding it more difficult than usual to catch up with the backlog after being away for a week. Enough excuses... I had the pleasure of spending a lot of time …
Continue reading Photo Blogging Challenge – Outside (September 2013)
Yesterday's sunrise and moon set revealed a covering of fresh white snow over the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. As soon as the lads were off to school, Mr. GeoK and I loaded our day packs and trekking poles into the car and headed for Highwood Pass. We had high hopes of photographing golden larches …
Continue reading Hiking Kananaskis Country – Ptarmigan Cirque
On September 9, @Albertaparks tweeted that Highway 40 was open at the winter gates, allowing access to the summit of Highwood Pass. Normally, these gates are open from June 15 to November 30 each year. Alberta Parks, highway crews and volunteers have been working hard to re-open all of Highway 40 and Kananaskis Country since …
Continue reading Hiking Kananaskis Country – Pocaterra Ridge
On Saturday, we hiked in the Highwood Pass area for the first time this year. A full trail report is in the works for later this week, but here's an advance look at the majestic Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep we spotted atop Grizzly Ridge. I was glad I packed the big lens...