For our second day in Jasper National Park, we hiked the incredible Cavell Meadows Trail. This hike is unique due to the dynamic views of Mount Edith Cavell, Cavell Pond, and the hanging Angel Glacier. As you climb from the trailhead, you are treated to … [Read more...] about Cavell Meadows Trail – Jasper National Park
Trip Reports
Opal Hills Loop – Jasper National Park
For our first day in Jasper National Park, we hiked the Opal Hills Loop near Maligne Lake. Bears were on our mind. A ranger at the Visitor Centre told us that a grizzly had just been released in the Bald Hills. Several other zones were closed due to increased … [Read more...] about Opal Hills Loop – Jasper National Park
Glacier Crest Trail – Glacier National Park
For our treasured day in Glacier National Park, we chose the epic Glacier Crest Trail. Most people just drive through the Rogers Pass National Historic Site without stopping. But hidden hiking gems are very close to the Discovery Centre. The Glacier Crest … [Read more...] about Glacier Crest Trail – Glacier National Park
Emerald Triangle – Yoho National Park
The Emerald Triangle is another gorgeous hike in Yoho National Park. When I learned that the route would take us close to the famous Burgess Shale, my mind conjured up images of massive dinosaur skeletons. Even though I knew the Burgess fossils are made up of … [Read more...] about Emerald Triangle – Yoho National Park
Iceline Trail – Yoho National Park
The first stop on our Rockies Road Trip this fall was Yoho National Park. We renewed our annual park pass at the Park Visitor Centre in Field and got info from the ranger. He recommended the Iceline Trail as one of Yoho’s most spectacular full day hikes. The … [Read more...] about Iceline Trail – Yoho National Park
Tennent Lake Circuit – Strathcona Provincial Park
Another weekend, another wonderful Strathcona Provincial Park overnight adventure! Our Tennent Lake Circuit was exploratory since neither of us had done the entire route before. Almost two years ago, Mike and I completed our first backpacking journey together, … [Read more...] about Tennent Lake Circuit – Strathcona Provincial Park
Moat Lake Circuit – Strathcona Provincial Park
For the first hot weekend of the year, Mike and I made a beeline back to the gorgeous and accessible Forbidden Plateau area of Strathcona Provincial Park. After base camping at Circlet Lake on Friday night, we powered up three summits on Saturday: Castlecrag … [Read more...] about Moat Lake Circuit – Strathcona Provincial Park
Skokomish & Upper Duckabush – Olympic National Park
With longer days and warm temperatures, it was time for another trip to beautiful Olympic National Park! Instead of a coastal route, we opted to explore exciting subalpine and valley drainage areas. The original plan was to complete a clockwise circle around … [Read more...] about Skokomish & Upper Duckabush – Olympic National Park
Elk River Trail – Strathcona Provincial Park
We were excited for a refreshing weekend on the Elk River Trail. Mike and I zoomed out of Victoria at 1500 h on Friday, stopping for a picnic dinner with an Olympic Mountain view. Our plan was to hike to Butterwort Camp in the moon-dusk. On arrival … [Read more...] about Elk River Trail – Strathcona Provincial Park
