Banff National Park: Skoki Lakes Backpacking Loop (4 days / 40 km)
The Skoki Lakes backpacking loop is located in Banff National Park. It is one of many backpacking options in the area and is often overlooked…
Category: Alberta
Wapta Traverse: Peyto Lake to Sherbrooke Lake (5 days / 40 km)
The Wapta Traverse is THE classic Canadian ski traverse. Skiers stay at 4 remote mountain huts over 5 days, passing over the glaciated Wapta and…
Milk River: Milk River Town to Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park (3 days / 73 km)
Alberta may be landlocked, but there are plenty of waterways to explore. I was thrilled to finally plan a canoe trip on the infamous Milk…
Kananaskis Provincial Park: Ribbon Creek to Ribbon Lake Campground (20 km / 2 days)
The Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground is one of the backcountry campgrounds located in the Kananaskis region of Alberta. This campground can be accessed via 3…
Jasper National Park: Tonquin Valley (4 days / 84 km)
The Tonquin Valley is a wilderness area in Jasper National Park that is popular with hikers and horseback riders in the summer months, and skiers…
Banff National Park: Taylor Lake (2 days / 26 km)
If you want to camp beside a stunning glacial lake, hike through beautiful alpine meadows and be rewarded with 360-degree views with little effort, this…
Banff National Park: Lake Minnewanka to Alymer Pass Lookout (3 days / 51 km)
The Lake Minnewanka route offers an amazing backcountry experience for hikers, canoers and bikers alike. The Lake Minnewanka trail takes you around the north side…
Elbow Pass: Tombstone Lake & Rae Lake Loop (3 days / 20 km)
Elbow Pass is a backcountry hikers’ paradise. This gorgeous mountain pass within the Elbow-Sheep Wildlands and Peter Lougheed Provincial Parks is framed by the giants…
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park: Sunshine Village to Mount Shark (3 days / 55 km)
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, named after the iconic Mount Assiniboine, is located in British Columbia close to the Alberta Border. Mount Assiniboine, at an elevation…
Kootenay National Park: Floe Lake (3 days / 21 km)
Floe Lake is a beautiful backcountry campground located in Kootenay National Park. The stunning mountains, clear blue alpine lake, and meadows full of wildflowers make…