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Tag: Kananaskis Country

cribbage hand with two threes and three aces

Experiences

On October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 By GeoKsIn Photography2 Comments

This edition of the Photo Blogging Challenge is all about experiences. Whether once-in-a-lifetime, a mundane and everyday activity, good, bad or a special occasion, experiences and relationships are the fabric of life.

frozen waterfall

Green Monster Winter Hike

On April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 By GeoKsIn Kananaskis1 Comment

Taking hikers to more than half a dozen frozen waterfalls, the Green Monster is a popular winter hiking destination in Kananaskis. It's our favourite winter hike (so far) and we look forward to doing it again next year.

flat faced mountain lit up by rising sun

Yamnuska Scramble and West Col Descent

On September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 By GeoKsIn Bow Valley5 Comments

Trail upgrades in 2021 improved scramble conditions to the summit of Yamnuska. But this is still a challenging half-day adventure, especially daunting for those with any fear of heights/exposure.

mountain reflections while kayaking Lower Kananaskis Lake

Kayaking Lower Kananaskis Lake

On September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 By GeoKsIn Kayaking2 Comments

Lower Kananaskis is a scenic, manmade mountain lake with multiple points of access for human-powered watercraft plus a boat launch for powerboats. When the water level is lowered in anticipation of the annual snow melt, temporary mudflats appear, creating a transitory photographic opportunity.

Bow Valley Provincial Park Sign

Bow Valley Campground Winter Hiking

On November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 By GeoKsIn Bow Valley1 Comment

Although Bow Valley Campground closes to campers each winter, area trails are still accessible for winter hiking, birdwatching and photography. Visitors can tailor the hiking distance to suit the weather conditions and the capabilities of the group, with routes ranging from 2 to 10+ km,

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