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The Wedge
We did this hike Saturday June 3, 2017. Present company was Curtis and I. We got a very early start because our original plan was to hike to upper Galatea lake but when we arrived, it was closed for environmental issues. Our fallback was The Wedge, right next door. the hike started off as a…
Cascade Mountain (Take 2)
This hike was done on Saturday August 13, 2016. Curtis and I did this hike. The day started off rough. I woke up with a slight sore throat but figured it was because we slept with the fans on… Little did I know it was the start of a cold. I was dragging my feet…
Mount Tyrwhitt
We did this hike Saturday July 23, 2016. There was Curtis, Ryan, Sheldon, and myself. The guide books rate this hike as a difficult scramble and difficult hike. After doing this mountain, I would agree. We decided to get an early start since the hike was only 4-6 hours long. We got up at 4:15…
Rocky Creek – The Wedge
This hike was done Saturday May 14, 2016. Present company was Sandy, Curtis, and I. The day started out cold (-3) with frost on the ground. Our original plan was to do The Turret but when we arrived at the trailhead, there was too much snow at the top (and in the trees) to make…
Mount Cory Cap
We did this hike Sunday, October 4, 2015. Present company was Sandy, Curtis, and me. The weather forecast for Calgary was a scorching 5C and Banff had a forecasted 8C. We were optimistic that it would be a nice day, but it sure didn’t start out nice. Decked out in somewhat winter attire (long underwear,…
Mount Burstall
Well…. Sandy snd I did this hike Saturday June 19, 2015. Our research indicated that it wouldn’t be too difficult and it would be a nice scramble. What the other blogs did not mention, ended up being a few things that would of been nice to know. This hike is rated difficult. We both struggled.…
Fairview Mountain
This hike was done on May 16th, 2015 with Sandy and Chris. It was the first time the three of us went out together. Our original mountain was Lady MacDonald, but because Canmore was getting a fair but of rain, we chose to go to a less wet area… It wasn’t the smartest but we…
Table Mountain
Sandy and I did this hike May 9th, 2015. This hike was amazing. We left Calgary at 6:00am, making it an early morning and a long 3 hour drive. I had the smart idea to bring champagne for when we reached the summit (my first one ever and Sandy’s first one of the season). I had…