2021 UPDATE: While we did our research back in 2021, we've concluded from recent news reports that the east of this route trespasses onto Stoney Nakoda lands. We will not be doing this hike again. ARCHIVAL INFORMATION ONLY This winter we've enjoyed many long walks in Canmore and Calgary, but over the past several weeks …
After Monday's cloud cover and wet snow, we weren't surprised to wake up Tuesday morning to a bit of snow on the ground and some low cloud/fog hugging the bottom of the Bow Valley. But we were quick to get outside in the afternoon, once the sun evaporated the residual moisture. After a brief family …
After last night's double serving of homemade crepes topped with pan-fried apples and whipping cream, we headed out for a long walk this morning. The sky was quite overcast when we set out, but we carried our cameras and along with our hopes for more appealing skies to emerge ASAP. Our hopes were realized. So …
Who would have thought we could go rafting in Calgary on the 1st of November? And be hot enough to be out in a short-sleeved t-shirt and hip-waders? Not me. Boy was I wrong! Mrs. GeoK and oldest GeoKid joined Sears Tower and one of the Junior Towers for a rafting trip down the Bow River. We …