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ABC’s of the Rockies – C

// March 26th, 2011 // No Comments » // Adventure Specialist, Uncategorized

Canmore Caves

    

Nestled in stunning mountain ranges Canmore is just outside of Banff and is a town filled with real locals – people who live year round and raise families. Besides the stunning scenery including the famous Three Sister mountains, the world class Nordic centre, and best brewery in the Rocky Mountains I love Canmore for being able to experience the Rockies without being trapped in a tourist town.   

One of the most unique way to explore the Rocky Mountains is to go inside of one. Just outside of the town stands Grotto Mountain, holding what’s called Rat’s Nest Cave (I promise it’s not overfilling with rats!).   

  

I don’t see any rats in here…

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(more) Opinions from a local

// December 7th, 2010 // No Comments » // Hikes, Uncategorized

 

         

In my previous post Field, BC local and Cathedral Mountain Lodge employee Greg Ross sat down with me and shared great opinions about hiking and sightseeing. I thought I would dig a little deeper and ask him to share some more experiences:                                  

 

Q: In your five years here, what is…

 

Your most exciting adventure?

 

 Hiking 35km in one day. As part of a staff challenge to see who could hike the most kilometers in summer 2009 I led two other staff to climb, traverse and hike as many as we could in one day. Starting at Takkakaw Falls we hiked past Laughing Falls to Twin Falls  then took the Celeste Lake Trail to the Iceline Trail. From there we then took the Highline Trail to traverse into Yoho Lake.                                 

Greg's snapshot of the Ice Trail

Greg's snapshot of the Ice Trail

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Opinions from a local

// November 30th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Hikes

I had the opportunity to sit down with a long time staff member and local – Greg Ross. His love and passion for the area fascinated him to live and work in Field, BC at Cathedral Mountain Lodge for 5 years and was ecstatic to share his opinions:               

                            

Q: What are your favorite hikes in the area?

 
Walk-in-the-past (Yoho National Park)

An easy trail steps away from Cathedral Mountain Lodge that takes you to an old train that was used in the making of Spiral Tunnels.                       

Greg's snapshot of Johnston Canyon

 

Rockbound Lake (Banff National Park)

If you work your way through the 760m elevation gain through the trees and you will be rewarded with a stunning lake cradled by Castle Mountain. If you’d like an easier hike for the area opt for the well maintained and popular Johnston Canyon.                         

Wapta Falls (Yoho National Park) 

Frequented by wildlife this is a fairly flat trail that emerges through the trees to a stunning lookout about waterfalls fed by the Kicking Horse River. Continue further for more views of Wapta falls and a beach of glacial sedimentary sand near the base of the falls.                          

 
Mount St. Piran (Banff National Park, Lake Louise)

One of the easiest scrambles in the park this peak may not be the tallest in the area but you get a 360-degree view of countless mountains, avalanche chutes, valley floors and all around stunning scenery. On your way down make sure to complete your day in the mountains with a stop for a treat at the Lake Agnes teahouse                          

 

 

Q: Don’t Waste Your Time in The Canadian Rockies hiking guide is a gift we give our guests with certain packages. Do you have your own hikes you wouldn’t waste your time with again?

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